Web archive - June 26, 2025

World

Trump's 2026 defense budget focuses on high-tech missiles, drones, and troop pay raise

Trump’s defense budget proposes troop pay raise, more missiles and drones, with cuts to Navy jobs and fighter jets

Pakistan, Punjab, Sindh

Country braces for monsoon season with heavy rain forecast this weekend

PMD cautions citizens of potential flash floods, landslides in several regions

Entertainment

KPop Demon Hunters tops Netflix charts in 41 countries with action, folklore and star-studded voice cast

KPop Demon Hunters blends K-pop, Korean folklore, and animation, becoming Netflix’s top film in 41 global markets.

World

New Delhi probes events leading to Air India plane crash

Black box data, airline violations under scrutiny during probe

Entertainment

Pedro Pascal responds to backlash and thanks Downey Jr for support

Pedro Pascal acknowledges fan backlash over his Fantastic Four casting and credits Robert Downey Jr.’s encouragement.

Entertainment

Hideo Kojima reimagines Australian outback in Death Stranding 2

Death Stranding 2 transforms post-apocalyptic Australia into a surreal, ever-shifting world.

Entertainment

Dua Lipa said yes, but not to the dress just yet

The singer confirmed her engagement, recently, to Callum Turner but says wedding plans will have to wait.

Entertainment

Downey praises Pedro Pascal’s Hollywood journey

Robert Downey Jr. applauds Pedro Pascal’s slow-burn success, calling it a reaffirmation of faith in the film industry.

Pakistan

Pakistan calls attention to 'worst form of torture' in Palestine, Indian Occupied Kashmir

Reaffirms commitment to ensuring protection of human dignity on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Entertainment

Selena Gomez reveals unlikely childhood crush - and it wasn’t a pop star

Selena Gomez opened up about her early crush on Ice Cube - and why he stood out to her at just five years old.