Web archive - May 19, 2025

Blogs

Hajj 2025: A journey of faith, comfort, and care

Pilgrims will benefit from modern, air-conditioned buses for Salwat transportation.

Entertainment

Tom Holland meets Benson Boone for dinner in Los Angeles sparking new Hollywood friendship

Tom Holland and Benson Boone connect over dinner at Soho House, hinting at a budding Hollywood friendship.

Sports

Liverpool nears £30m deal for Jeremie Frimpong as Alexander-Arnold successor

Liverpool agree £30m deal for Jeremie Frimpong as right-back begins medical ahead of summer move.

Sports, Cricket

England's Test captain Ben Stokes quit drinking to recover from latest injury

England’s Ben Stokes gave up alcohol in January to aid recovery from latest injury setback; aiming to return in May.

World

Three-year old, identified as Trigg Kiser, dies after drowning in Arizona

Emilie Kiser’s 3-year-old son, Trigg, dies after being found unresponsive in a Chandler backyard pool.

World

Indonesia launches search for 19 missing in Papua gold mine landslide

Rescue teams work against time and weather to save those still trapped in the mountain rubble.

Pakistan

CM Punjab approves largest climate observatory to tackle climate change

The approval came during a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb.

World

Nicușor Dan becomes Romania's new president with 54% of vote

Nicușor Dan beats far-right Trump supporter George Simion to become Romania’s new president, signaling pro-EU future.

Sports

Dodgers release Chris Taylor, owe veteran over $13 million in contract payout

Dodgers cut veteran Chris Taylor to activate Tommy Edman, leaving $13.4M in salary obligations.

Entertainment

How departure from video game reshapes Joel and Ellie relationship in The Last of Us Season 2 episode 6

Episode 6 flashbacks reveal new events—like Eugene’s death—that redefine Joel and Ellie’s emotional dynamic.