Web archive - March 5, 2025

World

World's largest iceberg, twice the size of London, grounds near South Georgia Island

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, appears to have run aground about 70km from South Georgia Island.

World

Texas Congressman Sylvester Turner dies at 70 after medical emergency

Turner had a medical emergency after Trump's Congress address, say Democrats. He had previously battled bone cancer

Pakistan

BCCI's Rajeev Shukla praises PCB for successfully organising Champions Trophy

Shukla and five cricket board officials attended the Champions Trophy semi-final between NZ and South Africa in Lahore

Business

Poultry vendors refuse to sell at govt rates, announce strike for Thursday

The strike will continue until poultry farmers are compelled to follow the official pricing

World

US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to freeze billions in foreign aid

The ruling is a setback for Trump's bid to reshape foreign aid, part of his push to consolidate executive power

Life & Style

Indian actress arrested in Bengaluru for smuggling 14.8 kg gold

The DRI had been tracking Kannada actress after noticing that she had made four trips to Dubai in just 15 days.

Entertainment

Macaulay Culkin tears up as Kieran Culkin wins Oscar

Macaulay Culkin gets emotional as Kieran wins Oscar for best supporting actor in A Real Pain, sharing family moments.

Pakistan

Bilal bin Saqib: The new chief advisor on Pakistan Crypto Council

Saqib, a Forbes-recognized entrepreneur and Web3 investor, has been an influential figure in the blockchain space.

World

US has paused intelligence support to Ukraine: CIA director

US has scaled back intelligence sharing with Ukraine, reducing surveillance and reconnaissance flights, says official

Entertainment

Not such 'A real pain' after all: Jesse Eisenberg becomes a Polish citizen after his film's success

Jesse Eisenberg receives Polish citizenship, after film's success and personal connection to family’s history.