Web archive - April 9, 2025

Technology

Amazon cancels orders from China, Asia to curb impact of new US tariffs

Amazon hasn't commented, but timing of order cuts suggests it's reacting to rising costs from new trade tariffs

World

Death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse reaches 124

Over 150 people were rescued from the rubble on Tuesday. Since then, authorities have not pulled out any survivors.

Sports

IPL: GT thrash RR by 58 runs to claim top spot in points table

Batting first, GT posted an imposing total of 217 for 6, driven by an 82-run knock off 53 balls from Sai Sudharsan.

Business

Pakistan eyes bitcoin mining and AI data centres to tap surplus power

Pakistan Crypto Council reveals national plan to power digital innovation with excess electricity.

Sports

Naseem Shah climbs as Rauf, Wasim Jr drop in ICC ODI bowling rankings

New Zealand’s stand-in captain Michael Bracewell made notable progress in the all-rounder rankings.

Sports

Rizwan climbs ICC ODI batting rankings despite series defeat to New Zealand

Pakistani skipper breaks into top 25 as team grapples with form, while Babar Azam holds strong at No 2.

Sports

Pakistan beat Ireland in ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier opener

In the other match, Scotland secured a narrow 11-run victory over West Indies.

Sports

HBL PSL X set to kick off in Rawalpindi on Friday

Defending champions Islamabad United to face Lahore Qalandars as HBL PSL X begins on April 11.

Technology

Google unveils Ironwood AI chip to boost performance

The Ironwood chip is designed for AI applications and can work in groups of up to 9,216 chips, says Google VP

Pakistan

New York-based Alvarez & Marsal plans to open office in Pakistan

A&M team meets Finance Minister Aurangzeb to discuss Pakistan’s privatization plans, sovereign wealth fund setup.