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Ethiopia defaults on debt payment
Ethiopia failed to make $33 million “coupon” payment on its only international government bond.
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Rupee makes spectacular recovery after free-fall, to remain volatile
Crackdown on dollar smuggling and hoarding dismantled black markets in border areas, reversing rupee’s fall
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PM urged to tackle gas scarcity
Shaikhani points out that current gas policy is incompatible with needs of industries in Pakistan
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China slams sanctions on Russia’s LNG project
Says no third party should restrict economic cooperation
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Sindh govt imports urea worth Rs4.5b
Cabinet decision aims to tackle fertiliser shortages, ease financial burden on farmers in Rabi crop season
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Trade balance improves $5.6b
Minister says work will continue to enable exporters to find new markets
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Experts observe kiwifruit breeding
Farmers in Pakistan planting numerous kiwifruit seeds sourced from China
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Govt to recover Rs232b for LNG
Gives fertiliser plants LNG worth Rs15b to be recovered from consumers
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Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, a historical symbol of bravery
Shaheed Bhutto was certain about her death, yet she resumed her election campaign
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Launch of health cards in Sindh on the anvil
Cost-effective healthcare, free treatment for those living below poverty line
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Report on Karoonjhar excavation sought
Justice Mohammad Shafi Siddiqui had ruled that Karoonjhar Hills was not available for excavation of any nature
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Railway beggars rile travelers
Uncontrolled operation of groups of cadgers on train stations has irked regular passengers, families
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Drive against smoke-emitting vehicles launched
Vehicles found emitting smoke exceeding prescribed limits were impounded
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Scrutiny of 800 nominations finalised
Scrutiny of nomination forms will continue until December 30.
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Over 80 shops gutted in mobile market blaze
No loss of life reported; narrow lanes, panicked shopkeepers hinder firefighting operation
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Hospital employee caught ‘stealing’ blood
Security guard apprehends suspect carrying 12 bags out of health facility
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‘Uplift schemes to be finished by New Year’
DC says administration is actively relocating tanneries in Sialkot Tannery Zone under environmental dept
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Expert calls for effective irrigation plan
Prof says most of agricultural land of Punjab was utilised for wheat and rice cultivation
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Smog’s chokehold to continue
Lack of effective policies for reducing pollution will reduce the air quality next year
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Five wounded in pile-up amidst dense fog
At least 13 people were killed, 1,195 were injured in 1,100 RTCs across 37 districts of Punjab
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Nearly 1,500 arrested for beggary this year
CCPO confirms 1,331 anti-begary cases registered in the City Division
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Slain men identified as TTP operatives
Ghazanfar was allegedly involved in killing of fifty people, including an attack on intelligence agency’s office
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Crackdown against helmetless bikers on the cards
As many as 300,000 people obtained learner licenses in 2022, compared to 2,750,000 in 2023
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Bibi Pakdaman shrine to reopen this week
Official statement quotes about 97% of work has been completed
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Environmental experts invited from China
CM appeals people to wear masks as a protective measure against diseases
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16 years on, mystery remains unraveled
Govt fails to crack the assassination of former premier at Liaquat Bagh
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Prominent trader slain in capital market
Special team has been formed to conduct the investigation
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Pipeline explosion uncovers oil theft
Initial probe unveils detailed plan by tenants of illegally constructed house
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CDA to monitor govt vehicles
In first phase, system will be applied to commercial vehicles
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Christians revel in Xmas festivities in Pindi
Special ceremonies, prayers held across Rawalpindi
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173 candidates file nominations in Hazara
Total of 163 male, 10 female candidates files paper for seven national assembly constituencies
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Importance of girls’ education stressed
KP governor urges female students not to let education go to waste
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Quaid’s birthday celebrated with zeal
Several commemorative events organised across all cities
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Councilor, driver killed as jeep falls into ravine
Police say driver lost control of vehicle while negotiating a curve near Balakot
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Ex-UC chairman candidate shot dead
Police register case while suspects remain at large
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ECP to install CCTV at highly sensitive polling stations
Polls supervisor will set up 92,500 polling stations across the country for voting on Feb 8
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PTI still seeks fair conduct despite ECP orders
Party leader Zartaj asserts LEAs abducted her lawyer from NA-185 Dera Ghazi Khan
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ATC grants bail to Pashteen
PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen granted bail by Islamabad ATC, accused of making speeches against government institutions
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UN alarmed by ongoing Israeli Christmas strikes that kill scores in central Gaza
Israeli air strikes continue in central Gaza, killing over 100 since Christmas Eve, as UN expresses grave concern
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Four children and their mother murdered on Christmas Day in France
French police arrest a man suspected of killing his wife and four children in a knife attack near Paris
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At least two passengers dead as Parachinar-bound bus comes under attack in Hangu
Four people were also wounded in the incident, and their condition is said to be critical
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Quetta to get 25 new green buses
Provincial govt plans to run a total of 100 green buses across the city
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Iran undoes slowdown in enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade –IAEA
Iran resumes enriching uranium to 60%, nearing weapons grade, raising concerns about its nuclear intentions
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No embassy staff hurt in blast near Israeli mission in New Delhi
Nothing had been found in the search operation three hours after the blast, says official
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Explosions reported in Red Sea shipping lane off Yemen coast
Two unmanned aircraft spotted, followed by explosions near a vessel, UK Maritime Trade Operations reports
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Indian navy to deploy guided missile destroyer ships after strike off its coast
After suspected drone attack on Israel linked ship India deploys INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata as deterrent
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Qureshi detained for 15 days
Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner, in his directives, says release of PTI leader ‘may pose threat to peace and security’
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Sindh announces public holiday on Dec 27
All offices, autonomous or semi-autonomous, working under the provincial govt will remain closed as per notification
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Pakistan deported Afghans waiting for US resettlement
Mass deportation and long waits adds to precarious situation of Afghans waiting for US resettlement
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Ministry lists difficulties in tracing leaked audios
Tells IHC only FIA has access and power to seek information from social media platforms
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Pakistan Railways opens luxury saloons to public on key routes
Previously reserved for the PM and executives, luxury saloons will now be available for booking by the general public.
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Lawyers' protest brings Korangi Road traffic to standstill
As of the last update at 12 am, the lawyers' protest was still ongoing.
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Pakistan to launch largest fast-charging network for electric vehicles
EV chargers to span cities, highways, and malls via PSO, PARCO, and others; spaced 150–200km to aid long travel.
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PTA issues clarification on YouTube ban press release
PTA says viral YouTube ban notice is from 2012, urges public to ignore outdated and misleading information.
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Maulana Azad backs Pakistan Army at unity conference
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chairman says any act of Indian aggression would be met with a firm and united response
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ATC sentences 82 PTI workers in Nov 26 protest case
Party workers confessed to protest violence, citing party incitement; SC grants bail to Ejaz Chaudhry, Farhat Abbas.
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Pakistan’s ambassador to US urges peace, warns of ‘full force’ response to Indian attack
We do not want tension, but if two nuclear powers face off, nobody knows where it goes, said Rizwan Saeed.
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Pakistan reopens Wagah border on humanitarian grounds
Pakistan reopens border briefly after April 30 closure to allow stranded citizens to cross amid rising tensions.
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Pakistan Army warns India of 'sure, decisive' response to any act of war
During a Special Corps Commanders’ Conference, military top brass voiced concern over India weaponising water.
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NA committee seeks PCB report on stadium renovation costs
The committee has also requested a formal briefing on the ongoing 10th edition of the HBL PSL.
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Parlaiment's role in fostering national unity is commendable: Nawaz Sharif
Senator Siddiqui briefed Nawaz Sharif on the performance of the PML-N parliamentary party in the Senate.
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India targets PM Shehbaz and ISPR YT channels in digital clampdown
Pakistan calls move ‘extreme and undemocratic’, criticising digital censorship
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Eight family members killed in Lower Kohistan as vehicle plunges into gorge
Incident occurred along the Karakoram Highway near Mita Banda area
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Islamabad to get electric tram service
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated plans to introduce an electric tram system in Islamabad
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PM urges Saudi Arabia to play role in defusing tensions with India
Pakistan seeks regional stability through dialogue, not confrontation, PM Shehbaz tells Saudi envoy in Islamabad.
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Pakistan's total FX reserves reach $15.25b: SBP
According to the State Bank, foreign exchange reserves rose by $9 million, reaching $10.21 billion as of April 25.
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Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio expected to hit 10.6% by June: FinMin
Pakistan’s external position is also improving with foreign exchange reserves expected to climb to $14b by end-June.
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Pakistan's inflation hits historic low of 0.3% in April
On a month-on-month basis, inflation declined by 0.8%, compared to 0.9% increase in March and 0.4% drop in April 2024.
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Gold prices recede further in local and international markets
The downward trend in gold prices continued on Friday in both international and domestic markets.
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Bulls return to PSX as shares surge over 2,700 points
The benchmark KSE-100 Index rose by 2.5%.
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Startup unveils AI solution for foreign trade
It will automate trade documentation via faceless operations
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Trump's tariffs fuel Asian currency surge
Optimism rises for Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit as US trade policy weakens greenback
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Sindh taps industrialists to boost investment
CM's aide discusses Rs616b projects under public-private partnership
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US approaches China for tariff talks
Chinese social media hints at willingness to negotiate 145% duties
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Tech rally lifts Wall Street to month high
Microsoft surged 9% to its highest level since late January
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Govt urged to pursue economic diplomacy
Economists call for improving global ties with China, Gulf nations, Türkiye, USA
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Celebrating labour, backbone of the nation
Pakistan observes labour day with pledges to uplift workers
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84% of SMEs informal
This commitment aligns with the Prime Minister's SME development vision
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Chaos drove gold to peaks
Safe-haven asset surged by around Rs50,000 in the last six months
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Oil steady amid delay in US-Iran talks
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures eased 15 cents or 0.3% to $58.04 a barrel by 1630 GMT
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Cool water found to shield starfish from deadly wasting disease
Findings suggest that temperature and environmental factors play a key role in protecting sea stars from the diseases
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Two new crocodile species discovered by scientists
Researchers from Canada’s McGill University found distinct genetic and anatomical traits, confirming new species.
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Antibiotic access crisis fuels spread of superbugs in developing countries: study
Researchers study data from Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan and South Africa.
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Israeli strikes kill 22 Palestinians in Gaza as IDF attacks flotilla off Malta
Death toll rises amid unrelenting bombardment, deepening suffering across the enclave
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Microsoft gears up to host Elon Musk’s Grok AI model: report
Grok's entry on Azure would broaden access to diverse AI tools.
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ICE’s ‘Operation Tidal Wave’ sets record with 1,120 immigrant arrests in one week
ICE operation with Florida agencies targets undocumented immigrants with prior criminal convictions, gang affiliation
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Trump ousts Waltz, taps in Rubio as new interim National Security Adviser
Trump nominates Waltz to serve as US Ambassador to UN after he faced scrutiny for adding editor to Signal group chat
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Australia launches world’s largest electric ship by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat
Hull 096 carrying up to 2,100 passengers, 225 vehicles, to begin operations between Buenos Aires, Argentina, Uruguay
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Kohl’s CEO fired over secret lover vendor scandal, funnels millions
Buchanan directs secret multimillion-dollar deal with lover, ex-Walmart exec Chandra Holt
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US cautions India against escalation following Pahalgam attack
Washington wants both nuclear-armed neighbours to avoid further escalation.
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Trump signs executive order to cut federal funding for PBS, NPR
White House claims move will stop taxpayers from “subsidizing partisan misinformation”
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Trump sacks NSA after 'Signal Gate' fiasco
Democrats plans to turn up heat on Hegseth
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Palestinians mark 'Nakba'
The place where the demonstrators gathered was previously the village of Al-Lajjun.
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Air India feels the heat of Pak airspace ban
Seeks govt compensation, sees $600m hit over the next 12 months
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Rajnath blames Pakistan for terrorism
Hegseth reiterated full support of the US government in India's fight against terrorism, they added.
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HBL PSL X: Babar, Sadaqat star as Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by 6 wickets
Zalmi chased down 144 with 20 balls to spare, handing United their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
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Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan's social media accounts blocked in India
Instagram accounts of key sports figures, including Shaheen Afridi and Arshad Nadeem, also face restrictions in India.
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Max Verstappen becomes father ahead of Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet welcome baby girl Lily as he returns to F1 duties at Miami Grand Prix.
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'What style even is this?' — Hulk Hogan’s two-tone beard sparks internet frenzy during Fox appearance
Hulk Hogan’s bold new look on Fox News, featuring a two-tone beard, triggers strong reactions from wrestling fans.
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Fernandes scores twice as ManU beat Athletic Club 3-0 in Europa League semi-final first leg
Manchester United seal 3-0 win over Athletic Club in Europa League semi-final as Bruno Fernandes scores twice.
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Brunson Lifts Knicks Past Pistons With Late Three as Clippers Push Nuggets to Game 7
Jalen Brunson scores 40, including game-winner, as Knicks advance; Clippers level series to force Game 7 vs Nuggets.
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Steve Austin rejects $1 million PRIME costume offer from Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41
WWE icon Steve Austin turned down Logan Paul’s $1 million offer to wear a PRIME costume at WrestleMania.
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Boon on verge of milestone as match referee
ICC lauds 64-year-old Aussie for approaching 400 matches
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Sabalenka eases into Madrid Open semis
She defeated Marta Kostyuk 7-6(7/4), 7-6(9/7)
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Chelsea beat Man United to win sixth straight WSL title
Lucy Bronze scored the only goal of the game
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'Facing Ronaldo like video game'
Kawasaki pays tribute to his hero after 3-2 victory
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Fighting Barca secure draw against Inter
Teenage star Lamine Yamal shining bright in 3-3 UCL semifinal draw
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Lord's to host Women's T20 WC26 final
Six other top-class venues confirmed for expanded 12-team tournament
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HBL PSL reaches historic landmark in Lahore
CEO of PSL Salman Naseer feels proud on the occasion
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Will Babar, Rizwan return for BD series?
Both have not played a T20I since Dec 2024
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Former 'Possessed' guitarist Brian Montana killed in police shootout
Former Possessed guitarist Brian Montana killed in police shootout after threatening neighbor with firearm.
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From Boulevard of Broken Dreams to Hollywood Walk of Fame, Green Day honored with a star
Green Day receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a huge milestone with guest tributes and memories.
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Parenting 101 by Adam Devine – fans are loving this hack
Adam Devine uses an Elmo impression to get his son to listen, and fans are loving it.
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Ruth Buzzi, comedy legend and 'Laugh-In' star, dies at 88
Ruth Buzzi, best known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, has passed away at 88 after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
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'Another beautiful little thing has entered our lives', Anne-Marie and Slowthai welcome second child
Anne-Marie and Slowthai welcome second child, a baby boy, just over a year after daughter.
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Penn Badgley clarifies son’s name after years of confusion
Penn Badgley reveals his 4-year-old son's name is not James, addressing the confusion on Wikipedia.
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Weston Cage gets married in Beverly Hills, father Nicolas Cage attends despite rough history
Weston Cage marries Jenifer Alexa Canter in Beverly Hills after announcing engagement in March.
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Russell Brand granted bail after first court appearance over sexual assault charges
He remains free on bail until his next court date at the end of May.
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Max Verstappen becomes father ahead of Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet welcome baby girl Lily as he returns to F1 duties at Miami Grand Prix.
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Kanye West stream sparks Bianca Censori controversy after Sneako covers camera
Sneako hides camera during Kanye West’s livestream as Bianca Censori walks in, reigniting breakup and outfit debate.
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Who is Russell Brand’s wife? Inside Laura Gallacher's relationship with comedian as he faces court for assault charges
As Russell Brand faces rape charges, focus turns to his wife Laura Gallacher and former marriage to Katy Perry.
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Kanye West & Bianca Censori Blame Dentist for Rapper’s Addiction, Announce Legal Action
The couple shuts divorce rumors, taking legal action against a celebrity dentist over Kanye’s alleged gas addiction.
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Grand Theft Auto VI official release date announced by Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games delays GTA VI release to May 2026, citing need for more time to meet quality expectations.
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Kanye West to sue former dentist over alleged nitrous oxide addiction and neurological damage
Kanye West plans action against dentist accused of fuelling nitrous addiction that allegedly caused brain damage.
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Captain Bobby Nash funeral shocks 9-1-1 viewers in emotional return episode
9-1-1 returns with Bobby Nash’s funeral, a heartbreaking flashback, and Athena reopening a haunting case from his past