Web archive - March 20, 2025

World

Seven-year-old Missouri girl in coma after toy explosion during TikTok challenge

The incident occurred when Scarlett froze and microwaved a NeeDoh stress toy, leading to an explosion and her coma.

World

At least 91 killed as Israel escalates Gaza airstrikes

Israeli attacks this week have killed at least 506 people, including 200 children, while 909 others have been injured.

Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic, security cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s commitment to increasing investments

Entertainment

Warner Bros. drops first teaser for ‘One Battle After Another’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another teaser debuts, teasing Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest thrilling role.

Pakistan

Energy minister criticises Miftah Ismail over 'misleading' economic claims

Leghari condemns Ismail’s remarks as “irresponsible,” urging him to refrain from making claims without supporting data

Entertainment

Disney and Pixar confirm ‘Coco 2’ set for 2029 release, twelve years after original

Disney and Pixar confirm Coco 2 for 2029, continuing Miguel’s journey twelve years after the original film’s release.

Blogs

Sindh health minister's criticism of K-P's Sehat Card rings hollow amid province's own failures

The writer is a former MPA, a tech professional with 28 years of experience, and education and child rights activist

World

Thousands protest detention of Istanbul mayor despite crackdown in Turkiye

Erdogan rival Imamoglu detained on graft, terror charges; opposition calls it a "coup attempt," sparking protests.

Technology

X takes legal action against India's IT ministry over content blocking practices

The case escalates the legal dispute between X (formerly Twitter) and Modi's government over online content removal.

World

Iran says Trump's letter on nuclear talks was 'more of a threat'

Trump had warned Iran's Khamenei of possible military action in a letter calling for negotiations on March 7.