US federal judge dismisses criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A US federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after the Trump administration instructed prosecutors to drop the corruption charges. The decision came after Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor resigned, accusing Adams of striking a deal with the Trump administration to have his case dismissed in exchange…
Nintendo Switch 2: A new era of gaming arrives June 5 at $449.99
On June 5, 2025, Nintendo will launch its highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, a system that redefines portable and at-home gaming with groundbreaking new features and a slew of game-changing capabilities. Priced at $449.99 in the United States, the Switch 2 introduces innovative Joy-Con 2 controllers that double as both game controllers and precision mice…
Israeli airstrike on UNRWA clinic in northern Gaza kills 22 civilians
At least 22 Palestinian civilians were killed on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike on a health clinic run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in northern Gaza, local authorities said. Gaza’s government media office said women, children, and elderly people were among the victims, calling the attack “a full-fledged war crime”. A medical…
Pakistan’s young batters struggling in New Zealand but show promise, says Yousuf
Pakistan cricket legend and current batting coach Mohammad Yousuf spoke with the media ahead of the third T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand in Auckland on Friday. In his conference, Yousuf stated that Pakistan’s young batters have faced difficulties adapting to New Zealand’s challenging conditions in the ongoing T20I series, but the team management remains…
Gold rush continues, hits Rs319,000
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in both domestic and international markets, with the price per tola reaching Rs319,000 in Pakistan on Wednesday after a Rs1,650 increase. Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold climbed to Rs273,491, marking an increase of Rs1,415, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). A day earlier,…
Iran says Trump’s letter on nuclear talks was ‘more of a threat’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that a recent letter sent by US President Donald Trump calling for new nuclear talks was “actually more of a threat”, and that Tehran would respond soon. Araghchi told Iranian state television that while the letter purported to offer up opportunities, it was “actually more of a…
Govt will not oppose Imran Khan’s release if court orders: Rana Sanaullah
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Thursday that the government would not object if the courts decide to release incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. The statement comes as PTI prepares for a nationwide protest campaign after Eidul Fitr, aiming to challenge what it calls a…
Balochistan closes three universities amid security concerns
Amid a recent surge in attacks, Balochistan has ordered the closure of three universities in the province due to security concerns. Two universities in the provincial capital, Quetta, were shut indefinitely last week, while a third switched to virtual learning on Tuesday, according to a provincial administration official, who requested anonymity. The decision to temporarily close…
NASA to broadcast SpaceX crew-9 return after Starliner mission delay
NASA will provide live coverage of the SpaceX Crew-9 mission’s return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), beginning with hatch closure preparations at 10:45 p.m. ET (7:45 a.m. PST) on Monday, March 17. Crew-9 return timeline and weather assessments NASA and SpaceX mission managers met on Sunday to review weather and splashdown conditions…
Bangladesh to tour Pakistan for white-ball series in May
The Bangladesh cricket team will tour Pakistan in May 2025 for a white-ball series featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. Originally scheduled as part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP), the series was postponed due to scheduling conflicts. However, discussions during Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chairman Faruq Ahmed’s visit to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy…
