Web archive - June 5, 2025

World

Afghan women UN staff targeted with threats, told to ‘stay home’ in Kabul

Taliban denies UN’s claim of “gender apartheid” as criticism grows over women rights since return to power in 2021

Entertainment

Van Hunt’s proposal to Halle Berry 'still floating', while she defends 'spinning' Mother’s Day post

Halle Berry talks about relationship with Van Hunt, marriage plans and Mother's Day post controversy.

Pakistan

UNSC appointments validate world confidence in Pakistan’s counterterror credentials: PM

The premier said the appointments acknowledged Pakistan’s role and sacrifices as a frontline state against terrorism

Entertainment

Paige DeSorbo exits 'Summer House' ahead of season 10

Paige DeSorbo announces her exit after seven seasons, prioritizing her career and exciting new projects.

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz lands in Saudi Arabia for two-day official visit

After reaching Jeddah, Prime Minister and the Pakistani delegation proceeded to Makkah to perform Umrah

Pakistan

Pakistan says no decision yet to scrap bilateral agreements with India

Foreign Office clarification came a day after defence minister called Simla Agreement ‘dead’ document

World

Israeli airstrikes kill 43 in Gaza as suspended aid operations set to resume

Israeli drone strike on Gaza hospital kills 7, including 4 journalists; 224 journalists killed since October 2023

Pakistan

NEPRA reduces electricity price for Karachi by Rs2.99 per unit

For the rest of the country, electricity rates have been increased by 93 paisa per unit

Entertainment

Tom Felton returns as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

Tom Felton will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's Harry Potter, debuting November 11, 2025.

World

China warns EU to ‘stop provoking trouble’ over South China Sea

China's embassy in Manila rebukes EU after Kaja Kallas criticises Beijing's "coercive activities" in South China Sea