Web archive - December 16, 2024

World

India, China to hold first high-level border talks in five years

Tensions rose after a 2020 border clash between Tibet and Ladakh, leaving 20 Indian and 4 Chinese soldiers dead

Pakistan

Last day for Hajj application submission on Tuesday

Pilgrims encouraged to download "Pak Hajj" mobile app for real-time updates and information regarding the process

World

Trump to sue Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer over flawed Iowa poll

Donald Trump announces lawsuit against Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer after controversial Iowa poll results.

World

SoftBank CEO, Trump announce $100b investment in US projects, focusing on AI

This pledge echoes SoftBank's earlier $50 billion commitment in December 2016, which promised to create 50,000 jobs

World

Istanbul alcohol poisoning claims 37 lives, 17 others still under treatment

Alcohol tainted with methanol is believed to be the cause, a toxic substance that can lead to blindness and death

World

Chrystia Freeland: Canada's deputy PM resigns over disagreements on Trump tariff response

First elected to parliament in 2013, she joined Trudeau’s cabinet two years later when the Liberals swept to power

Entertainment

Rick Ross’ girlfriend Justice Williams sparks breakup rumors with cryptic post

Williams hints at a potential breakup with Ross after posting about marrying and having children with ‘next man.’

World

German Chancellor loses confidence vote, paving way for early elections

Germany's political turmoil comes as it battles a sluggish economy hit by high energy prices and Chinese competition

Pakistan

Karachi faces water shortage as another water line bursts

The incident exacerbated the ongoing water crisis in city with millions of gallons wasted

Pakistan

Four Pakistanis dead in Greece boat capsizing: FO

Following the incident, PM Shehbaz directed the formation of a committee to investigate the tragedy