Web archive - August 10, 2025

Entertainment

League of Legends dev engages community with hundreds of tweets in rare week of direct dialogue

League of Legends dev Drew Levin prompted rare transparency by responding to hundreds of players in one week.

World

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkey

AFAD says 6.1 quake hit Balikesir near Istanbul at 7:53 pm; no immediate reports of casualties or damage

Entertainment

Battlefield 6 beta surpasses Call of Duty’s all-time Steam player count record with over 500k peak

Battlefield 6’s beta has reached over 500,000 concurrent Steam players, surpassing Call of Duty’s peak record.

Pakistan

Wildlife crackdown in Punjab sparks controversy

Animal lovers say crackdown on illegal pet ownership is unfairly targeting them, despite authorities’ enforcement

Pakistan

Crocodile attack reports whip up fear in Sukkur

Wildlife Dept launches probe after social media reports of reptile dragging woman into canal

Pakistan

Minority Rights March in Karachi demands legal reforms, inclusivity

Civil society, community leaders and activists unite to press govt for safeguards against discrimination

Entertainment

Ana de Armas rumoured for Marvel role amid fan speculation over Rogue casting in upcoming MCU saga

Ana de Armas is rumoured to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with fans linking her to the role of Rogue.

Pakistan

PM congratulates Azerbaijan's Aliyev on peace deal with Armenia

Shehbaz Sharif commends Aliyev’s visionary leadership in resolving the three-decade-old conflict

Entertainment

Zach Bryan vows to never perform in Kansas City after renewed feud with Chiefs fans

Zach Bryan reignites his feud with Kansas City Chiefs fans, pledging to avoid concerts in the Missouri city.

Pakistan

Field Marshal Munir warns of 'forceful response' to any Indian aggression

COAS says Pakistan has fought successful diplomatic battle against India’s discriminatory, hypocritical policies