Web archive - August 6, 2024

Pakistan

Pakistani students shine at International Chemistry Olympiad

Team wins bronze medal for the country at the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO) in Riyadh

World

Hezbollah vows strong retaliation for commander’s killing by Israel

Nasrallah pledges a response to the assassination of Fuad Shukr, stating it would be 'strong, effective and impactful'

World

Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar as chief following Haniyeh's assassination

Sinwar, who spent half his adult life in Israeli prisons, was the most powerful Hamas leader left alive

Pakistan

Pakistan issues travel advisory for Lebanon amid security concerns

FO advises all Pakistanis residing in Lebanon to leave the country using available commercial flights

World

Israeli sonic booms shake Beirut after Hezbollah launches drones

Hezbollah earlier on Tuesday said it launched a swarm of attack drones at two military sites in northern Israel

Sports

Jokic leads Serbia to overtime victory against Australia in Paris Olympics thriller

Three-time MVP's clutch performance helps Serbia beat Australia 95-90 in overtime, advancing to Olympic semi-finals

Entertainment

Tim Walz’s old DUI mugshot goes viral following VP nomination

Walz’s 1995 DUI mugshot grabs attention after Kamala Harris picks the Minnesota Governor as her running mate.

Technology

Discovery of tiny arm bone sheds light on Indonesia's extinct 'Hobbit' people

Based on the bone's size, the researchers concluded the individual stood about 3 feet 3 inches tall

World, Sports

WATCH: Virat Kohli’s lookalike spotted during Bangladesh protests

Doppelganger, donning a RCB cap, can be seen shouting slogans and celebrating the ouster of Sheikh Hasina

Life & Style

Zindagi withdraws 'Barzakh' from YouTube Pakistan

The web series will be withdrawn from the platform effective August 9 in response to current public sentiment