Man beheads wife over delay in morning tea
In a shocking incident, a 52-year-old man allegedly beheaded his 50-year-old wife over a dispute regarding the delay in morning tea.
Pakistan register historic win over New Zealand in Super Over
Pakistan on Monday registered a historic win over New Zealand in the dead-rubber third Women’s One-Day International at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval.
US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence -sources
The Biden administration has opted to defer the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-manufactured rifles destined for Israel, citing apprehensions regarding attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. This decision, disclosed by sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday, reveals a diplomatic pivot rooted in concerns about the potential misuse of the weapons in ongoing conflicts in the region.
Israel under pressure from allies over Gaza war
Key allies are pressuring Israel over its war in Gaza, with the United States criticizing its bomb attacks as "indiscriminate". The UN General Assembly demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Leaders from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand called for a ceasefire, voicing concerns over civilian suffering. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure destruction. - Khabristan.PK
SC moved for contempt against defence secy over military courts ruling violation
In Islamabad, on Monday, the civil society called for contempt proceedings against the defense secretary, accusing him of "deliberately and malafidely" violating the Supreme Court's October 23 judgment, which declared the trials of civilians in military courts as unconstitutional.
UN chief, COP28 president clash over future of fossil fuels
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on world leaders attending the COP28 climate summit to envision a future without fossil fuels, emphasizing that it is the only way to effectively address global warming. His statement followed a proposal by COP28 president Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber to continue using fossil fuels. Guterres emphasized the necessity of halting the burning of all fossil fuels to achieve the 1.5-degree limit, rejecting mere reduction or abatement efforts. This divergence in perspectives underscores a key divisive issue at the UN climate summit, hosted in the oil-producing United Arab Emirates.
Tragic Incident: Man Kills Wife over Social Media Reels
A murder incident was reported from India’s Kolkata city, where a man slit her wife’s throat and killed her for making reels on social media.
Gold Hits Over 2-Week Peak on Softer Dollar
Gold prices rose to an over two-week high on Tuesday, as the U.S. dollar dipped on expectations that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates, while investors awaited minutes from the central bank's latest meeting for further policy cues.
German Police Raid Group Over Alleged Links to Hezbollah
FRANKFURT: Hundreds of police Thursday raided properties across Germany over suspected links to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, authorities said, as Berlin moves to stem anti-Semitism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Khawar Maneka Faces NAB Inquiry Over Alleged Financial Irregularities
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has commenced an inquiry against Khawar Maneka, the ex-husband of former first lady Bushra Bibi, over complaints of financial irregularities, ARY News reported, citing sources.