Web archive - June 16, 2025

Pakistan

DPM rebukes fake news claiming Pakistan plans nuclear strike on Israel

Ishaq Dar says "war is no joke" and reaffirms the country’s nuclear, missile programmes purely for self-defence

Pakistan

FO confirms safe return of 268 Pakistanis from Iraq

A day earlier, DPM Ishaq Dar confirmed the successful evacuation of 450 Pakistani pilgrims from Iran

Entertainment

Glenn Close and Billy Porter confirmed for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Glenn Close joins Hunger Games prequel as District 12 escort alongside Billy Porter as estranged designer.

World

Israel, Iran trade deadly fire as conflict enters fourth day

Iranian parliamentarians preparing a bill that could push Tehran toward exiting the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Sports, Entertainment

Lewis Hamilton 'devastated' after hitting groundhog during Canadian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton was upset after hitting a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix, which damaged his car

World

Iran mulls NPT exit as lawmakers draft new bill, says foreign ministry

NPT lets Iran pursue nuclear power if it forgoes weapons and cooperates with the UN's IAEA, since ratifying in 1970

Entertainment

DDG fires back at critic during Father's Day post amid custody battle with Halle Bailey

DDG defends himself online after Father’s Day post sparks backlash amid ongoing custody dispute with Halle Bailey.

World

Trump organisation unveils 'Trump Mobile' with smartphone and data plan

Trump Mobile offers $499 phone and $47.45 monthly plan with data, roadside aid, and telehealth perks

Entertainment

Rumer Willis shares emotional Father’s Day message amid Bruce Willis' dementia battle

Rumer Willis reflects on Father’s Day, expressing love and sorrow as Bruce Willis continues battling dementia.

Sports, Cricket

Aqib Javed addresses Babar Azam's T20I future

Javed, speaking at a press conference, also addressed broader plans for grassroots development, including at the NCA