Web archive - June 1, 2025

Pakistan

Light earthquake jolts Karachi; no damage reported

The quake struck at approximately 5:30 pm and registered a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale

Pakistan

Fazlur Rehman announces nationwide protests against child marriage bill

JUI-F chief accuses govt of drafting legislation based on recommendations from IMF, UN, rather than Islamic principles

Entertainment

Rihanna’s father Ronald Fenty dies at 70 after brief illness

Rihanna’s father Ronald Fenty passed away at age 70 following a brief illness, with family gathering in Los Angeles.

Pakistan

Bilawal-led delegation in US to brief Pakistan's stance on Indian aggression

Delegation to also meet United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York

Pakistan

Balochistan, K-P remain epicentres as Pakistan records 85 attacks in May

Region notes a slight rise in insurgent violence in May despite India tensions: report

Entertainment

Jade Thirlwall leads anti JK Rowling chant during Mighty Hoopla performance

Jade Thirlwall called out JK Rowling on stage at Mighty Hoopla, leading crowd in viral chant criticizing the author.

World

At least two dead, over 500 arrested after PSG Champions League celebrations in France

One man died in a vehicle crash, another teen was fatally stabbed during PSG celebrations, French officials report

Entertainment

Taylor Swift music surges on streaming charts after reclaiming master rights

Taylor Swift's original albums soar on Spotify and Apple Music after she buys her masters back.

Entertainment

DDG brother Dub confronts heckler at DreamCon after streamer insult

At DreamCon, Dub, brother of rapper DDG, physically confronted a heckler who insulted DDG during a heated incident.

World

China protests US defence chief's 'vilifying' Indo-Pacific remarks

China says Hegseth ignored regional peace calls, pushed Cold War mindset, and falsely labeled China a ‘threat’