Web archive - June 18, 2025

World

Erdogan backs Iran’s right to self-defence, slams Israel’s ‘thuggery’

Israel didn’t wait for talks to end and committed a terrorist act without awaiting results, said the Turkish President

World

At least 27 dead in Gujarat as torrential rains lash western India

Worst-hit Palitana and Jesar towns saw 867 mm (34 inches) of rain in 24 hours on Tuesday amid Gujarat’s monsoon deluge

Pakistan

Dar orders swift evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran, Iraq

DPM instructs PIA to work closely with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure smooth, efficient evacuation process

Entertainment

UK court grants bail to Kneecap rapper Mo Chara in terror charge case

Irish rapper Mo Chara granted bail after being charged with terror offence linked to alleged Hezbollah support at gig.

World

Taliban enforces smartphone ban in Kandahar schools

Education department bans smartphones for students, teachers, and staff in all schools and religious institutions

Entertainment

Kanye West reportedly receiving treatment at mental health clinic in Spain

Kanye West is reportedly in Mallorca’s Balance Clinic amid legal troubles and backlash over antisemitic content.

Entertainment

Jon Stewart shocked by Daily Show crew member winning Pedro Pascal look-alike contest

Daily Show's George Gountas stuns Jon Stewart and fans after winning Pedro Pascal look-alike contest in NYC.

Entertainment

Jon Stewart slams political violence, Trump’s parade, and U.S. contradictions on Israel-Iran conflict

Jon Stewart delivers powerful Daily Show monologue criticizing domestic political violence & Trump’s parade spectacle.

Entertainment

Whitney Purvis missed her late son's funeral, blames ex-husband Weston Gosa Sr

Whitney Purvis was reportedly denied entry to her son’s funeral after arriving late and missing the private service

Pakistan, Sindh

Underage hiring in Sindh Police raises legal concerns

Enforcement of upper age limit stands in sharp contrast to apparent induction policy