Web archive - May 9, 2025

World

Trump backs 80% tariff on Chinese goods ahead of crucial talks

Since January, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, adding to earlier and Biden-era import duties

Entertainment

The sequel 'Godzilla x Kong: Supernova' begins production for 2027 release with new teaser

The next Monsterverse sequel, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, begins production with a teaser hinting at key details.

Entertainment

Kanye West's controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song removed from streaming platforms amid backlash

Kanye West’s 'Heil Hitler' song, has found to feature disturbing lyrics and a provocative video.

Pakistan

Saudi minister calls for de-escalation during meeting with PM Shehbaz

The minister called for restraint and peaceful resolution of Pakistan-India disputes in line with international law.

World

Canadian unemployment rises to 6.9%, matching eight-year high outside pandemic

Canada's jobless rate nears 1.6M, partly due to Trump-era tariffs on imports, says Statistics Canada

Pakistan

Govt cuts electricity tariff by Rs1.83 per unit

NEPRA notifies Rs0.28 per unit cut via fuel adjustment and Rs1.55 per unit cut under quarterly tariff adjustment.

Entertainment

Shakira recalls how ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ almost didn’t make it and nearly didn’t exist as song turns 20

Shakira reflects on the experience of what went behind her hit song 'Hips Don’t Lie' and how the song change her life.

World

French pro-Palestinian group challenges ban, cites political motive and 'false' claims

Group's lawyer says shutdown is part of broader Western crackdown on pro-Palestinian, anti-war activists

Sports

HBL PSL X postponed indefinitely amid rising tensions with India

The decision came on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid a surge in hostilities along the LoC.

World

China advises caution to citizens in Pakistan, India amid escalating tensions

China urges citizens in India, Pakistan to boost safety; warns against travel near Nepal-India border