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Textile millers seek tariff reduction
Say without power price rationalisation economy will deteriorate further
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Forex reserves dip by $136 million
SBP cites debt repayment for decline in reserves
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‘Turkey’s intl debt sales could hit record in 2024’
President Tayyip Erdogan’s move back towards orthodox monetary policies began luring back international capital.
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PSO receivables surge past Rs800 billion
Of total amount, Rs519b is to be received for LNG supplies
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PSX makes sharp recovery on IMF loan hopes
KSE-100 index rises 245.56 points, settles at 62,693.57
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Energy imports drop 13% to $1.42 billion in Nov
Sluggish economic activities, soaring product prices contribute to reduced demand
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Rupee edges up on steady foreign currency inflows
Rupee touches new seven-week high below Rs283 against the US dollar
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Finance minister launches EXIM to boost global trade
Aims to foster export growth, economic development
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Oil drops as Angola announces OPEC exit
Angola’s oil production is around 1.1 million bpd.
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Govt rejects harsh conditions for PIA loan
Consortium of six commercial banks offered Rs15 billion in new loans to PIA
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Six patients get cochlear implants at PIMS
Procedures was conducted by Dr Noweed Ahmed from James Cook University Hospital, a UK-based doctor
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Abbottabad bigwigs receive nominations
Aspiring candidates vie for two national, four provincial constituencies
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Supplementary exam results announced
Almost 19,903 candidates applied for examinations, 19,604 candidates appeared for exams
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Red Zone action to ‘deter’ marchers
Islamabad police tell govt teargas shells, water cannons deployed on Baloch marchers
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Christmas preps in full swing
Christians decorate trees with merry ornaments, twinkling stars; buy presents
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FIA tightens noose around ex-DRAP CEO
Initiates regular enquiry into assets of Sheikh Akhtar Hussain
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Flood aftermath
OCHA recently reported that 83% of last year’s flood response plan in Pakistan has been funded
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Ceasefire in spotlight
129 Israelis are in custody with Palestinian militia, this is what is compelling Jewish state to opt for thaw.
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Pressuring Israel to stop oppressing Palestinians
There have been multiple calls by rights groups to sanction and boycott Israel
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How predictable are the next elections?
Without knowing what they will deliver, what fate waited after elections, circumstances were somewhat similar in 1970
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Iqbal’s khudi
Iqbal bases his idea of human ego or khudi on Quranic precepts of a ‘Unity of Life’
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FIA acts against ‘illegal registration’ of 15 colleges
Agency kicks off probe by summoning four PMDC officials
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Elahi backs Rashid for two Pindi electoral bouts
AML chief says he stood by PTI and never spoke against its founder
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Three Indian soldiers killed in IIOJK gunfight
'Troops sustained three fatal and three non-fatal casualties,' says Indian Army spokesperson
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Israel escalates Gaza strikes; Hamas fires rockets amid truce talks
Intense Gaza-Israel conflict persists amid truce talks; humanitarian crisis deepens; UN aid resolution delayed
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Cats, rats, invasive flora imperil Pakistan’s only marine protected island
Rising population of feral animals and invasive plants poses serious threat to biodiversity of Astola
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Bilawal champions shared heritage, transcending divisions
PPP chairman says some elements want people to remain divided
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Baloch marchers refuse to return after capital crackdown
Caretaker ministers claim all women protestors taken into custody have been released
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North Korea's Kim warns of 'nuclear attack' if provoked with nukes
Kim Jong Un hails recent ICBM test; sister, Kim Yo Jong, defends DPRK's self-defense right, criticises UNSC
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Imran out of electoral race, for now
IHC dismisses PTI founder’s application seeking suspension of his conviction in Toshakhana case
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'Dying every two hours': Afghan women risk life to give birth
According WHO figures 638 women die in Afghanistan for every 100,000 viable births
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ECP told to decide PTI internal polls by today
PHC also orders commission to sort out issue of party’s electoral symbol
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Shipping industry in the dark over US-led Red Sea navy force
US-led Red Sea coalition to counter Houthi attacks lacks details, causing uncertainty among shipping companies
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Pakistan redefines engagement rules with Kabul
Envoy tells UNSC future engagement with Taliban govt depend on Kabul’s action against TTP
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman to contest elections from NA-265 Pishin
JUI-F anticipates significant victory for the party chief
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K-P 'safer' for PTI leaders than Punjab: Barrister Gohar
PTI chairman hopes the party will not be kept out of elections
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A dozen still missing after China's earthquake, 137 dead
At least 115 people had been found dead, 784 injured in Gansu province, says authorities
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Gaza children dizzy from hunger as war impedes food deliveries
Some trucks have been stopped and looted by people desperate for food
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PML-N demands two more days for filing papers
Dar writes to ECP, seeking facilitation for thousands of aspirants
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FO expresses concern over Gaza, condemns Israel's brutality
Gaza death toll crosses 20,000
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Police baton charge, arrest Baloch long march protesters in Islamabad
Amnesty, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemn state's 'inexcusable' treatment of Baloch protesters
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Canada's Trudeau sees shift in India relations after US plot revealed -CBC
Both US and Canada are seeking to build better ties with India to counter Chinese influence
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Hopes rise for Israel-Hamas truce deal as Gaza toll hits 20,000
Israeli army reports close-quarter combat, more than 300 strikes over the past day
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General elections Code of Conduct: salient features
'Rights and freedom of people of Pakistan will be upheld': Rule
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Will PTI find relief from Isa-led SC?
Apex court has demonstrated its commitment to ensure timely elections
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Baloch marchers stopped from entering Islamabad
Protesters block main thoroughfare leading to federal capital
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People to bury inflation culprits on Feb 8: Nawaz
PML-N supreme leader says he was made to suffer unbearable pain but he will not take revenge
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Three parties agree to seat adjustment formula in K-P
PPP, ANP, JUI-F to keep constituencies already won in 2018 elections
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CPEC Media Forum vows to thwart propaganda
Chinese envoy says some forces spreading disinformation about project
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Nomination rush kicks in election fervour
Over a thousand obtain papers on first day; ECP issues Election Code of Conduct
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South Asia’s longest 12.5km river bridge under construction in Sindh
Located at the Sindh-Punjab-Balochistan junction, the bridge will cut Indus crossing time from 2.5 hours to 15 mins.
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Leaked document alleges RAW role in orchestrating Pahalgam false flag operation
Leaked psy-ops document sparks claims India aimed to frame ISI in planned attack using media manipulation
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PM thanks China for endorsing Pakistan’s call for probe into Pahalgam attack
In a meeting with the Chinese envoy, he praised Beijing’s understanding of Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions
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COAS warns of swift, resolute response to any military misadventure by India
General Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace while observing large-scale combat exercise.
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President, PM resolve not to compromise on national sovereignty
Pakistan will respond to any act of aggression in a befitting manner: PM, President
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PM Shehbaz targets end to power cuts with free market reforms and tariff reductions
PM vows no more delays in energy projects; free market for power to boost supply and cut electricity rates further
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WATCH: PAF reaffirms commitment to defend Pakistan’s aerial frontiers
Equipped with latest fighter jets, unmatched technical skills, PAF committed to safeguarding sovereignty at all costs
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to install emergency sirens amid tensions with India
Sirens will be set up in high-risk areas to issue real-time alerts and help citizens take cover during aerial threats.
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Islamabad, Rawalpindi lashed by storms; met office predicts nationwide rainfall
The storm brought powerful winds and torrential rain, shattering the intense heatwave that had gripped the twin cities
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Pakistan weather: Rainfall predicted nationwide from today
Karachi and Hyderabad in the south forecast to remain hot with a very small chance of rain.
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NADRA upgrades chipless CNIC with new features
The new card is available for renewal, data modification, or replacement in case of loss.
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Over Rs300b lost annually to illicit cigarette trade
IPOR CEO warns of unchecked smuggling; experts call for tax enforcement, tech-driven tracking to recover lost revenue
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Sigh of relief as rain, thunderstorms predicted in parts of Sindh
Met Office also predicted stronger-than-usual winds in Karachi over the next three days
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Water crisis looms as dam levels drop
Prolonged dry spell further exacerbates alarming decline in water levels
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KU flooded, 15 depts, residences affected
KWSC stated that 200MGD water would not be supplied to the city.
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FBR misses target by Rs833b
Tax gap widens despite record taxes; govt spending soars 24%
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US economy contracts in first quarter
Trump blames Biden's record for poor show
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US tariffs manageable for Pakistan: minister
Pakistan's exports to the USA are around $5 billion.
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E-waste recycling plan unveiled
Haroon backs AI, robotics; new industrial policy introduced to boost exports
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Bureaucratic turmoil threatens PCCC
Conflicting orders, controversial appointments, misuse of power stall cotton progress
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Chashma-1 operates continuously for 400 days
PAEC aims to achieve UN's SDGs by ensuring access to affordable, sustainable and modern energy
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High spectrum costs hamper digital access
Telecom industry urges reforms to bridge digital divide at DFDI forum
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Stocks bleed amid border tension
War fears, policy rate uncertainty trigger massive sell-off at PSX
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Gold loses Rs3,400/tola
Analysts say gold remains range-bound due to conflicting forces in play.
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Govt violates minimum Rs37,000 wage policy
Contractors of Parliament cafeteria, govt departments fail to pay minimum wage, FinMin promises to take action
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IT sector eyes $15b boom as DFDI spurs momentum
Govt reports 27% export growth, $700m in new pledges; Kaspersky warns about AI-generated passwords
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OGRA cuts LPG prices for May 2025
The revised prices reflect a decrease in both producer and consumer rates for the coming month.
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Tax relief for salaried class under consideration: FBR chairman
The development came during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday.
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Gold prices tumble globally and locally
The price of gold per 10 grams decreased by Rs 2,915, reaching Rs 296,467.
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Pakistan’s current account to stay in surplus through FY25: FinMin Aurangzeb
Officials said macro indicators show signs of stability as budget planning for FY26 gets underway
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Pahalgam attack a result of security failure: Ex-RAW chief
Whatever happened in Pahalgam was due to a failure of security agencies as no security was in place, reveals AS Dulat.
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Trump removes Mike Waltz as national security adviser: media reports
Steve Witkoff, is a possible replacement for Waltz, with experience in Ukraine and Middle East diplomacy
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US approves $131 million marine surveillance sale to India
Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package includes software, training, and remote support services.
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World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun, dies at 116
Officials confirmed her documented birth year as 1908 following earlier discrepancies.
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Scientists raise alarm over H5N1 bird flu, urge pandemic readiness
Virologists stress that post-COVID lessons must guide action on bird flu threats.
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Netanyahu declares national emergency as Israel faces worst wildfires in 10 years
Israel has appealed to European nations for urgent aerial firefighting support.
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India to ask caste status in next census
First time move in decades to have far-reaching consequences
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BD grants bail to outspoken Hindu monk
Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail by Dhaka's High Court, his lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said.
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Judge orders release of Palestinian student in US
"If there is no fear. What is it replaced with? Love, love is our way."
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India's sabre-rattling takes its toll on innocent lives
Cancellation of visas jeopardises Pakistani children's medical treatment in India
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UN official finds Afghanistan 'deep in crises'
Tom Fletcher visits northern Kunduz province
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Israeli launches strikes near Damascus
Deadly sectarian clashes erupted overnight in Sahnaya, home to Druze and Christian residents.
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US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
Before the signing, Trump reiterated that US support should come with returns
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India closes airspace to Pakistan until May 23
PIA had already ceased operations through Indian airspace as a precautionary measure before the NOTAM was issued.
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Khalistan leader declares support for Pakistan Army if war breaks out with India
If India attacks Pakistan, it will be the final war for India and Modi: Gurpatwant Singh
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HBL PSL X: Qalandars, Gladiators share points as match called off due to rain, dust storm
Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars are ranked second and third on the points table, both with nine points each.
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India blocks Shahid Afridi’s YouTube channel after he exposes Modi govt’s propaganda on Pahalgam
Afridi previously called the attack a "false flag operation" and labelled the Modi government as "inept".
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HBL PSL X: Karachi Kings thrash Multan Sultans by 87 runs
Multan Sultans were bowled out for just 117 runs in 16.1 overs while chasing a target of 205
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India's Modi government blocks access to Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s Instagram account
Nadeem, was recently invited by Neeraj Chopra for javelin event in India. However, Nadeem declined invitation.
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HBL PSL X: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf achieve major milestone in T20 cricket
Afridi’s landmark wicket came during a dominant Lahore Qalandars performance.
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Domestic cricket to undergo overhaul
The PCB in considering to reduce number of teams
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Alexander Zverev crashes in Madrid Open
He was knocked out by Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo
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Cricket confirmed for Asian Games
In the last Hangzhou edition, Pakistan's men's team had a disappointing run
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We're not out of it yet: Rizwan
He blames poor shot selection for massive defeat
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Dembele seals narrow win at Arsenal
He scored the only goal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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BCCI prepares 35-member squad pool
The five-match Test series between England and India is set to begin at Headingley
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Haris Rauf opens up on Shaheen Afridi's captaincy
He says the former T20I captain supports every player
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Azhar expresses interest in Pak coaching
The 50-year-old confirmed his intention to apply for the position
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Babar sheds light on T20I future
I haven't been able to play long ones as per their expectations, says the Zalmi captain
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Marcus Thuram strikes in 30 seconds to set Champions League record
Thuram scores after 30 seconds as Inter Milan take early lead against Barcelona in Champions League semi-final.
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Ohana Festival 2025: Everything you need to know
Ohana Festival 2025 returns to Dana Point with a stacked lineup for three days of music, sun, and ocean vibes.
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Ed Sheeran unveils 'Play' album and drops single 'Old Phone'— Here's what he's setting the stage for
Ed Sheeran has revealed his upcoming album Play set for release in September and dropped new single 'Old Phone'.
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Rachel Zegler and Marisa Tomei to pair up as mother-daughter duo in comedy-drama She Gets It From Me
Rachel Zegler and Marisa Tomei to lead the comedy-drama, exploring a chaotic mother-daughter reunion.
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Martin Scorsese to direct documentary on Pope Francis’ final interview
“The loss for me runs deep."
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Rapper Fat Joe hits back with defamation lawsuit against ex-hypeman
The rapper calls Terrance “T.A.” Dixon's allegations a “deceptive and desperate scam.”
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Ice Spice seemingly confirms relationship with NFL star Sauce Gardner on social media
Ice Spice and Sauce Gardner share a mirror selfie in a new photo on Instagram, fueling relationship speculation.
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Jordon Hudson builds $8 million property portfolio after dating former NFL coach Bill Belichick
Jordon Hudson reportedly acquired four homes worth $8 million after her relationship with Bill Belichick began.
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Travis Kelce's barber breaks silence on NFL star's hair transplant rumours
Travis Kelce’s celebrity barber Vince Garcia shares insight into the tight end's hair grooming habits.
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Tom Cruise flies Ana de Armas to London ahead of her birthday, fueling romance rumours
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas arrive by helicopter in London ahead of her birthday, adding to ongoing romance rumours.
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System of a Down’s ‘Toxicity’ album removed from Spotify without warning
System of a Down’s nu-metal album ‘Toxicity’ disappears from Spotify, as fans report missing tracks.
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Machine Gun Kelly celebrates birthday with daughter Casie Colson Baker amid reflections on fatherhood and growth
Machine Gun Kelly marks his birthday with daughter Casie while reflecting on parenting and personal growth.
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Luka Dončić sparks chaos during Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's courtside date
Tension flared courtside as Luka Dončić’s dive brought him dangerously close to Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.
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Travis Kelce’s dance with Justin Timberlake sparks Taylor Swift fan frenzy online
Travis Kelce dances with Justin Timberlake in Vegas, sparking talk of Taylor Swift’s influence on his smooth moves.
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Rita Ora left speechless by shocking Masked Singer moment
Taika Waititi shocks fans and wife Rita Ora by unmasking as Lucky Duck during The Masked Singer season 13 semi-finals.
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Allison Lanier exits 'The Young and the Restless' after three years
Allison Lanier departs 'The Young and the Restless' after 3 years as Summer Newman; her final episode airs May 2.