Web archive - January 3, 2025

Sports

Ankle injury rules Saim Ayub out of second Test against South Africa

PCB confirmed Saim Ayub’s withdrawal from the second Test due to a right ankle injury, pending further treatment.

Pakistan

Sher Afzal Marwat criticises delay in govt-PTI negotiations

PTI leader says that a written agreement upfront could have avoided the need for a one-week consultation request.

World

US sanctions Beijing-based hacking group linked to Chinese govt

US Treasury sanctions Integrity Technology Group for cyberattacks on US entities, including critical systems

Life & Style

US surgeon general issues warning over alcohol's link to cancer

Alcohol is now the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, following tobacco and obesity.

Entertainment

Video emerges of BigXThaPlug in altercation with fan during Seattle show

Rapper BigXThaPlug confronts fan in Seattle after water is thrown at him during live performance, leading to brawl.

Business

Rivian shares surge 23% after beating production targets

Despite Friday’s gains, Rivian’s stock has declined by about 20% over the past year.

World

India seeks to deepen economic ties with incoming Trump administration

Bilateral trade between India and the US topped $118bn in 2023/24, with India recording a $32bn trade surplus

Sports

Pak vs SA: Proteas post 316/4 as Rickelton, Bavuma score tons on Day 1 of second Test

The pair put on 235 for the fourth wicket after the pair came together with the total on 72 for three.

World

Man arrested after killing three in Rotterdam shooting spree

Police arrested the suspect with a weapon, ending a two-week period of terror for Rotterdam residents.

Pakistan

Negotiations will continue even if Imran Khan is sentenced on Jan 6: PTI

Spokesperson Waqas Akram Sheikh says civil disobedience movement targets the bogus govt, not the country or its people