Web archive - February 5, 2025

Sports

Indian officials refuse to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy

Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon opt out of officiating in the Pakistan leg of the tournament citing personal reasons.

Sports

Australia suffers double blow ahead of Champions Trophy

Australia's preparations for the upcoming ICC event have been hit by injury concerns, with key players in doubt.

Sports

Important guidelines issued for purchasing Champions Trophy tickets

PCB also emphasised that all fans collecting tickets must present their original NIC at the TCS centres

World

New York Times reportedly received millions in funding from U.S. government

U.S. government funding to the NYT sparks controversy amid political scrutiny and cuts by the Trump administration.

World

Netanyahu gifts Trump a Golden Pager in reference to Hezbollah operation

In response to the gift, Trump commended the operation, stating, ‘That was a great mission’

World

US deports 104 Indian illegal immigrants ahead of Trump-Modi meeting

For the first time, the US used a military plane to deport illegal Indian immigrants, marking its farthest such flight

Pakistan

Working women disenfranchised from childcare

Without daycare centers at offices, female employees struggle to balance work responsibilities with motherhood duties

Entertainment

Chrisean Rock accused of posting fake DNA test amid Ronny Doe’s death

Chrisean Rock accused of posting fake paternity test results following ex-boyfriend Ronny Doe’s tragic death.

World

Visa delays disrupting student plans in UK, US

Students from East Asia were the most likely to consider Singapore and Malaysia

Pakistan

Terrorist attacks will not disrupt Pakistan-China's long-standing ties, Zardari assures Xi

The leaders also discussed the next phase of CPEC, known as CPEC 2.0