US President Donald Trump and the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, trolled Taylor Swift after she was ruthlessly booed at Super Bowl LIX, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles rematch. During the highly anticipated match on Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Eagles crushed the Love Story singer’s boyfriend Travis Kelce’s team, the Chiefs, shattering their three-peat dreams with a 40-22 victory. According to Express, Trump, who made history as the first-ever sitting president to attend a Super Bowl match, was greeted with cheers from 65,000 fans in attendance, while Swift was met with a chorus of jeers. After the…
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US President Donald Trump has denied two million displaced Palestinians the right to return and settle in Gaza. Speaking to Fox News, the 78-year-old said, “No, they wouldn’t, because they’re going to have much better housing. I’m talking about building a permanent place for them. Could be five, six, could be two. But we’ll build safe communities, a little bit away from where they are, where all of this danger is. In the meantime, I would own this.” He added, “Think of it as a real estate development for the future. It would be a beautiful piece of land. No…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reversing the ban on eco-friendly paper straws. According to BBC, Trump has ended the government’s ban on plastic straws, which will take effect immediately. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, the 47th US president said, “We’re going back to plastic straws.” He continued, “These things [paper straws] don’t work. I’ve used them many times, and on occasion, they break, they explode. If something’s hot, they don’t last very long—sometimes just a matter of minutes, sometimes seconds. It’s a ridiculous situation.” The order reverses a measure signed by former…
Microsoft’s CEO Bill Gates celebrated his granddaughter Leila’s second birthday with a heartfelt post. He took to his Instagram account and shared an emotional picture of himself playing with his granddaughter and a large soft toy. Along with the picture, Gates wrote a loving message: “Happy 2nd birthday, Leila! You’re growing up so fast. Every moment with you is pure joy, and I can’t wait for all the adventures ahead. (P.S. Thanks for making me a grandpa.)” Jennifer Gates, the eldest daughter of Bill and Melinda French Gates, and her husband Nayel Nassar welcomed their daughter two years ago on…
US President Donald Trump sparked controversy by suggesting that Ukraine might become part of Russia in the future. This statement came ahead of a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to CNN, in an interview with Fox News aired on Monday, February 10, 2025, Trump, while discussing his administration’s efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, stated that Ukraine might negotiate a deal or eventually become part of Russia. Before the meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Vice President Vance, the 78-year-old Trump told Fox News, “They (Ukraine) may make a deal, they may not…
Dubai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the World Governments Summit 2025, stated that Pakistan is at a crucial juncture of significant economic transformation. Economic Achievements and Reforms Inflation has dropped to 2.4% in January 2025, marking the lowest level in nine years. The interest rate has been capped at 12%, making it easier for the private sector to borrow. The “Udaan Pakistan” initiative aims to improve five key sectors: Exports Digital economy Environmental protection Energy and infrastructure Equality and autonomy Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan is committed to shifting 60% of its energy…
Rawalpindi: Former Prime Minister and incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan voiced his support for the lawyers’ protest movement against the “unconstitutional” appointment of judges on Tuesday, calling the 26th Amendment an “attack” on the judicial system. His remarks were conveyed to the media outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail by his legal counsel, Faisal Chaudhry. These comments came a day after the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) approved the appointment of six new judges to the Supreme Court, amid a boycott by PTI lawmakers and two senior judges. Earlier, three judges from Sindh, Balochistan, and Lahore were transferred to the Islamabad High…
Islamabad: The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, has labeled the statements made by an Islamabad High Court judge as an attack on Parliament. Emphasis on the Importance of Parliament During a session of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq stated that the comments made by the judge of the Islamabad High Court were an attack on Parliament, and no one has the right to make derogatory remarks about it. The Speaker instructed the Minister of Law, Azam Nazir Tarar, to inform the concerned judge about the supremacy of Parliament. Controversial Statements by the Judge These comments were made by…
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, currently in Pakistan to review the judicial system under the 7 billion-dollar Extended Fund Facility (EFF), met with Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and praised the judicial reform process. Judicial Reforms and Transparency According to the Ministry of Finance, the IMF’s technical mission is conducting a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) in the country, examining six key government sectors. The purpose of this assessment is to: Recommend measures to combat corruption. Promote transparency in institutions. Facilitate effective judicial and economic reforms. Briefing by Chief Justice According to a statement issued by the Supreme…
Islamabad: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow, February 12, for a two-day official visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, President Erdogan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. Pakistan-Turkey Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting During the visit, on February 12 and 13, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan will jointly chair the 7th meeting of the Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). According…
