Web archive - May 27, 2025

World

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as Russia ramps up Ukraine strikes

Kremlin dismisses Trump’s warnings as "emotional overload," downplaying his recent critical statements

World

Hajj on June 5 as Saudi Arabia confirms Zil Hajj moonsighting

UAE also confirms moon sighting, declares Eidul Azha on June 6, with May 28 marking the first day of Zil Hajj

Entertainment

Morgan Wallen’s new album dominates Billboard with ‘What I Want’ featuring Tate McRae at No. 1

Despite mixed initial reception from Tate McRae’s fans, her collab with Morgan Wallen, 'What I Want,' tops Billboard.

Pakistan

Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership

Premier Sharif appreciates President Aliyev for unwavering support during Pakistan-India conflict

Pakistan

10,000 sq-ft national flag prepared in Karachi sent to Lahore

Flag will be hoisted on 110-foot high pole against Indian tri-colour at Wagha Border on Youm-e-Takbeer

World

Iranian judge stabbed to death in suspected terrorist attack

Judge Ehsan Bagheri, 38, was fatally attacked with a cold weapon by two assailants while heading to work in Shiraz

Pakistan

Protest sit-in over North Waziristan 'drone strike' called off after successful talks

All entry and exit points blocked by protesters have been reopened after a week

World

Trump admin to end $100m in federal contracts with Harvard

GSA letter accuses Harvard of bias in admissions despite 2023 Supreme Court ruling ending race-based considerations

Pakistan

Global data breach affects 184m users, no damage reported in Pakistan

We have not received any reports of data breaches from any govt or private organisation, reports NCERT spokesperson

Entertainment

HBO locks in the trio: Harry, Ron, and Hermione cast finalized for Harry Potter series

Harry Potter HBO series casts Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout as lead trio.