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Putin asserts strong, sovereign Russia against sanctions 'blitzkrieg'
Putin says US considered itself ‘God's emissary on Earth’, and Russia is taking its place in a new world order
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Plastic ban comes into force only on paper in Sindh
Murtaza Wahab urges people to observe ban on plastic bags to preserve environment
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Imran credits Hammad, his team for success
Former premier says all officials concerned ‘worked day and night to avoid blacklisting’
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Hina sees exiting FATF grey list 'critical' for economy
State minister says no country would want to be in the list because of its repercussions
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Pakistan all but exits grey list
FATF acknowledges Islamabad completed action plans, covering 34 items
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Notices issued on petition seeking Aamir Liaquat’s autopsy
Petitioner says it is suspected that popular TV host was killed over a property dispute
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Karachi to receive first spell of monsoon rains from next week
Met office says there are also chances of drizzle in port city during night or early morning over the next 24 hours
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One dead in India unrest over military hiring, some gatherings banned
‘Agnipath’ aims to bring in more people to the military four-year contracts and cut down on burgeoning pension costs
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Moderate earthquake jolts Islamabad, Peshawar
Magnitude of earthquake measured at 5.1 richter scale; epicentre reported to be Hindu Kush mountains
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Pakistan issues visas to 495 Sikh pilgrims
Visas issued for attending activities being held to commemorate death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh
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Khar cautions against 'speculative reporting' as Pakistan awaits FATF decision
Earlier this year, FATF acknowledged "significant progress" made by Pakistan in completing the required action items
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7th census can’t be completed ‘until Dec 31’
Chief statistician tells Senate panel coordination centre set up on lines of NCOC
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COAS to be informed about FWO officials’ absence from PAC
Issues directives that all govt documents be dispatched through Pakistan Post
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Avenfield reference lacks evidence: Maryam’s counsel
Quotes NAB as saying that apartments were purchased in 1993 whereas PML-N VP’s trust deed was of 2006
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FIA interrogates Moonis in money laundering case
PML-Q leader says case filed to divert public’s attention from ‘unconstitutional’ budget
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Zardari vows to strengthen PPP’s footing in Punjab
PPP co-chairman emphasises importance of dialogue in view of domestic, international situation
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Rupee free fall continues as dollar hits Rs209
The Pakistani currency has dropped 33% (Rs51) in the past one-year
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Opp demands withdrawal of fuel price hike
Senators stage token walkout; MNAs fear POL prices may reach Rs400 per litre
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MQM-P retains NA-240 seat in violence marred by-poll
One person killed while 10 others, including Mustafa Kamal, injured
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Parasailing at Khanpur dam restored
After successful negotiations, TMA officials de-sealed boats at picnic spot
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At least 11 arrested during search operation
Police have arrested a dacoit and recovered 15 tolas of stolen gold
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Fake number plates flood market as departmental dispute lingers on
Rift between NRTC and Punjab’s excise department has halted production for several months
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Forest dept to plant 200k trees
Punjab forest dept allocated budget of Rs4.5 billion for next fiscal, which is Rs500 million more than outgoing year
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LHC overturns conviction of 19 TLP activists
Petitioners' counsel implores police implicated them in forged cases merely to humiliate and suppress their voice
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Opposition disparages ‘budget session’
Punjab Assembly speaker holds session without treasury members, officials
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Wheat policy costs Punjab dearly
Report warns of circular debt, calls for risk mitigation
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Rickshaw driver allegedly rapes passenger
This is fourth consecutive sexual assault on women
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Yasmin accuses Bilawal of betraying Benazir
PTI stalwart says Rana Sanaullah is a political nonentity
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CM slates political rivals on their failures
Hamza blames Imran, Buzdar for financial decline, food shortage and elevated crime rates
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Over 4 tonnes wheat smuggling bid foiled
Two suspected smugglers were held on charges of hoarding
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55-year-old man tortured to death
In an unrelated incident gunmen allegedly open fire on 2 men over property dispute
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Pakistan accedes to Apostille Convention
PM’s aide says MoFA is working to notify notaries to attest documents which will be acceptable in all member states
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Musharraf awaits medics’ nod after govt green-lights homecoming, claims aide
Former president will be flown to Pakistan from Dubai by air ambulance if doctors allow, say sources
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Imran calls for ‘inflation protest’ on Sunday
PTI chief says institutions protecting democracy are under threat
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IHC issues notices to ECP, PML-N on PTI petition
ECP violates ‘Article 224’ on reserved seats
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World mum as Modi bulldozes all human rights
Rights activists say roughshod crackdown reminiscent of Israeli occupying forces presages end of Indian republic
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Pakistan trying out-of-court settlement in Reko Diq case
Contrary to PTI’s claim, sources say a deal is yet to be finalised over the $6.5bn dispute
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Govt under fire in Senate over soaring POL prices
Opp rejects federal budget on account of inflation
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PM orders compliance of timelines for SEZ
PM Shehbaz invites Chinese companies investment, extends 'all-out support'
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Imran ‘has no proof of foreign conspiracy’
Imran Khan himself had approved the press release of the NSC meeting himself, claims Marriyum
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ECP snubs Punjab by-polls rigging claim
Commission says elections will be transparent and in accordance with law
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IMF hands list of demands for loan revival
FBR chief hints at increasing income tax rates for upper middle income to rich groups
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How Anita punched her way to glory
25-year-old from Hunza knocks out Australia’s Uyen Ha in ‘biggest fight of her career’
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PTI flays govt’s silence over US ‘do-more mantra’
Top party leaders berate attempts to wrap up accountability system
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Gang of robbers busted; Rs3.23m recovered
IGP Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan had handed over the recovered cash to its owner
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Khanpur dam parasailing point sealed
Action taken over non-payment of tax, claim municipal authorities
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Air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than two years: study
More than 97% of the global population lives in areas where air pollution exceeds recommended levels
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Water crisis deepens in Rawalpindi
Frequent power cuts hamper tube-wells operation
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PRA asked to refrain from collecting tax from Cantt jurisdiction
RCB threatens to file contempt petition against Punjab Revenue Authority
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Minor girl allegedly raped, murdered
Victim’s body recovered from local graveyard in Attock
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UNSC briefed on Pak-India standoff
Meeting on tensions in South Asia after killing of 26 people in IIOJK tourist resort of Pahalgam
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IHC slams police over missing brothers
Says enforced disappearance cases surface in court every few days
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SC stresses neutrality in civil service
Says bureaucracy is state's backbone, not a party tool
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Soldier martyred, eight terrorists killed in K-P: ISPR
Operations targeted suspected terrorist elements in North, South Waziristan, Khyber and Bannu districts: ISPR
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May 9 conspiracy yet to be proven against Ejaz Chaudhry: SC
Top court grants bail to PTI lawmaker after two years in custody
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India takes first tangible step outside IWT
Two of the sources said that power delivered by the 690-megawatt Salal project was far below its capacity
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India deports kids at Wagah as mother looks helplessly
The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious humanitarian and legal concerns.
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Pakistan blasts Indian propaganda with on-ground rebuttal
International and local media taken to site India accused of militant activity
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PML-N, PPP agree on 18% increase in defence spending
Bilawal-led delegation meets PM to discuss next budget
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UN Security Council convenes over rising Pakistan-India tensions
Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar, on Ishaq Dar’s directive, requested emergency UNSC session held at 3 pm in New York
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Pakistan open to Iran mediating India tensions
Iranian FM meets president, PM, FM; talks focus on Pak-India tensions
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SC verdict on military trials imminent
SC verdict on military trials imminent
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Step back from the brink, UN urges Pakistan, India
Guterres offers good offices to mediate Warns tensions could spark military clash
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ATC jails 20 PTI workers for May 9 rioting
Sanam Javed remanded in judicial custody
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Fast EV charging tech introduced
MG streamlines for HS PHEV buyers with wall-mounted 7kw charger
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PSX ends flat amid geopolitical jitters
Policy uncertainty, rupee volatility, India trade tensions weigh on investor sentiment
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PTA with Japan sought to ease tariffs
Minister proposes business forum, greater Japanese investment in key export sectors
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Minimal 1% rate cut criticised
Business leaders urge reversal, demand single-digit interest rate
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Pak seeks stronger ADB support
At summit, US, China clash; India showcases digital progress
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Gold rates surge by Rs7,800/tola
In the international market, gold surged by $76 during the day, closing at $3,316 per ounce
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Policy rate slashed to 11%
SBP surprises with 100bps rate cut on easing inflation; economic headwinds persist
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GSMA seeks relief in Budget 2025-26
Says taxes too high, calls to ease burden on mobile users
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Punjab posts record tax collection
Remarkably, these gains have been achieved without introducing any new taxes or increasing tax rates.
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Power dues adjustment via NFC
Govt cuts provinces' share by 40%; Balochistan gets Rs55b for solar tube-wells
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SBP lowers interest rate to 11% with 100bps cut
Core inflation also fell in April, aided by a favourable base and moderate demand.
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Crypto: Revolution or rising bubble
As adoption grows in Pakistan, questions of stability resurface
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Gold reigns supreme in times of crisis
Sovereign states are taking strategic shift from bonds to bullion amid instability
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The economic impact of import tariffs
Trade barriers function like a tax, limiting exchange and reducing overall economic efficiency
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Can Pakistan seize its digital moment?
While digital economy has shown promise, the next phase of growth and broader transformation require a strategic shift
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Fire breaks out in Port Sudan after series of explosions
Drone strikes launched by RSF target key infrastructure in city, including fuel depots, military base near airport
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South Korea reports 52 measles cases, highest tally in six years
WHO declared South Korea measles-free in 2014. Recent rise due to increased international travel and aging population.
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Trump administration freezing billions in federal grants to Harvard
Suspension includes $2.2 billion in grants, contracts, with potential $9 billion in federal funding at risk
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US lawmaker introduces bill to curb Nvidia AI chip smuggling into China: Reuter
Proposed bill to mandate chipmakers implement mechanisms to track location of chips post-sale
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Hegseth orders sweeping cuts in senior US military leadership
Pentagon directed to cut number of four-star generals, admirals by at least 20%
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US, Israel bomb Yemen
Al-Masirah reported another three strikes in Sanaa and seven in the northern governorate of Al-Jawf.
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ICJ dismisses Sudan's genocide case against UAE
The UAE hailed it as a legal victory.
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Israel approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'
Gazans to be moved south for their 'protection'
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'Self deportees' to get $1k US stipend
The stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation
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Europe launches drive to lure US scientists
Pledges 500m as Trump battles universities
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Trump eyes Erdogan's help to end Ukraine war
US president holds 'productive' call with Turkish counterpart
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Republicans oppose US anti-boycott bill over free speech concerns
The IGO Anti-Boycott Act aims to expand a 2018 law, criminalising boycotts by foreign governments and IGOs
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Three dead, nine missing after boat capsizes off California coast
Coast Guard searches off San Diego for 9 missing after boat capsizes; 4 rescued, boat’s origin still unknown
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Trump, Erdogan hold 'productive' call on Ukraine, Syria and Gaza conflicts
NATO member Turkiye maintains ties with both Ukraine and Russia, hosting talks twice to help end the war
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Israeli PM Netanyahu announces new Gaza offensive
Israel approves Gaza military expansion, but action to follow President Trump's regional visit next week
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What's the problem with Multan Sultans?
Mohammad Rizwan's team was the first side to crash out of HBL PSL10
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Gohar eyes Eng debut after Pak snub
The spinner had missed the chance to play a Test match in 2015
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Pak players shocked at Gavaskar's remarks
'Don't mix politics and sports', they tell India
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Parag's six sixes in a row, Pant flops in IPL
The wicketkeeper-batter fails again in LSG's 37-run defeat
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Bayer 04 draw hands Bayern Bundesliga title
They were crowned German champions for the 34th time
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Oscar Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix
He finished 4.6 seconds ahead of teammate Norris
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Ruud beats Draper to clinch Madrid Open
He defeated the Briton 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in a two-and-a-half hour game
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Chelsea beat champions Liverpool
The Blues sit in fifth, level on points with fourth-placed Newcastle
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PSG lose 2-1 at Strasbourg
The result puts Strasbourg fourth, level on 57 points
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HBL PSL X: Peshawar Zalmi cruise past Multan Sultans with 7-wicket win
Peshawar Zalmi reached the target in just 13 overs, finishing at 110 for 3
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Is Alberto Del Rio returning to WWE?
WWE signs top AAA talent including Alberto Del Rio amid global expansion and acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
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Sunil Gavaskar under-fire for suggesting Pakistan be removed from Asia Cup
Javed Miandad and others slam Sunil Gavaskar for politicising Pakistan's 2025 Asia Cup participation.
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Mike Tirico missed the Kentucky Derby due to nut allergy, but feeling better now
NBC’s Mike Tirico pulled out of Kentucky Derby coverage after allergic reaction but says he’s now feeling much better.
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Caitlin Clark leads the Pacers to 2-0 in pre-season, smashes WNBA record
Caitlin Clark stuns in front of record-breaking crowd days after Angel Reese's mom takes shot at her fanbase.
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Stephen A. Smith responds to Donald Trump's endorsement for Presidential campaign
Trump’s unexpected praise of Stephen A. Smith sparks political chatter, but the ESPN star says he’s no politician.
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Sofia Richie stuns in white Tommy Hilfiger gown at Met Gala 2025
Sofia Richie returns to Met Gala 2025 in a minimalist white gown by Tommy Hilfiger, embracing tailoring theme.
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R9 incoming? Rihanna gives new music update amid third pregnancy at 2025 Met Gala
At the 2025 Met Gala, Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy and gave an update about new music and videos.
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Best looks from the 2025 Met Gala celebrate Black style and tailored elegance
Stars dazzled at the 2025 Met Gala with bold, tailored looks inspired by the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
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Jenna Ortega stuns with sculptural precision in metal ruler Balmain dress at 2025 Met Gala
Jenna Ortega wore a silver Balmain gown made from metal rulers, nodding to the 2025 Met Gala 'Tailored for You' theme.
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Kim Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner match in monochrome for 2025 Met Gala
The Kardashian-Jenner trio embraced custom monochrome looks at the 2025 Met Gala themed on Black dandyism.
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BLACKPINK’s Lisa faces backlash for controversial Met Gala 2025 outfit featuring Rosa Parks imagery
Lisa drew criticism at the 2025 Met Gala for wearing an outfit featuring images of Rosa Parks on her attire.
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Ann Telnaes wins Pulitzer Prize after resigning from Washington Post over rejected Trump cartoon
Ann Telnaes wins Pulitzer for editorial cartooning after resigning from Washington Post over Trump cartoon.
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BLACKPINK's Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa attend Met Gala 2025 in tailored fashion tribute
BLACKPINK members Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa walked the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, honoring the theme.
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Taylor Swift misses Met Gala 2025 amid ongoing low-profile with Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift skipped the 2025 Met Gala, marking her ninth straight absence from fashion’s biggest night in New York.
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Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff dine at NYC's Polo Bar ahead of 2025 Met Gala
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff were seen at NYC’s Polo Bar with a full security detail ahead of the 2025 Met Gala.
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Rihanna confirms third pregnancy, debuts baby bump ahead of Met Gala 2025
Rihanna is pregnant with her third child with A$AP Rocky, debuting her baby bump before the 2025 Met Gala.
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Teyana Taylor stuns at 2025 Met Gala in symbolic red suit designed with Ruth E. Carter
Teyana Taylor turns heads at the 2025 Met Gala in a symbolic red suit and cape co-designed with Ruth E. Carter.
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What led to LeBron’s last-minute Met Gala withdrawal as honorary chair?
LeBron James pulls out of the 2025 Met Gala due to a knee injury, missing his debut as the event’s honorary chair.
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Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ officially changes title to ‘The New Avengers’ one week after release
Marvel renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ just a week after release, revealing a major MCU plot twist.
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Why did Sarah Jessica Parker skip the 2025 Met Gala despite loving it?
Sarah Jessica Parker skips Met Gala 2025 due to work, but says she has deep respect for the iconic fashion event.