Web archive - July 3, 2024

Pakistan

Security forces eliminate high-profile terrorist in Bajaur

Adnan was involved in terrorist activities against security forces, extortion, and killings of civilians, says ISPR

World

About 40 more killed in Kenya as new round of anti-tax protests begins

Kenyan human rights body says there are 32 cases of involuntary disappearances, 627 instances of arrests of protesters

World

UN rapporteur calls on Europeans to 'wake up' to Gaza atrocities

Official says 'deep-seated dehumanisation of Palestinians' allowing govts to leave gravely injured children to die

World

China's Xi arrives in Kazakhstan for SCO summit with focus on bolstering cooperation

President Jinping to also discuss strengthening ties with Kazakh counterpart

World

Erdogan expresses deep concern over Israel's escalating threats, attacks on Lebanon

Turkish president says under Netanyahu's administration, Israel's aggression poses a danger to regional safety

World

Immunity decision delays Trump's sentencing in hush money case

Sentencing had been set for July 11, just days before Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee on July 15

Technology

AI transforming banking: UBS executive

UBS sees AI transforming client interactions, with customers using AI tools to propose ideas to the bank

World

US to soon unveil over $2.3bn arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says will take steps to build a bridge for NATO membership

Sports

Netherlands defeat Romania 3-0 to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Gakpo scores his third Euro goal; Malen adds two more as Dutch seal progress to next round

Pakistan

Pakistan’s ‘tallest man’ Zia Rashid dies

Zia died of protracted ailment; laid to rest in ancestral cemetery near Vehari