Web archive - October 18, 2025

Pakistan

Six boats, 20 motorcycles gutted as massive fire engulfs fuel-laden vessels in Gwadar’s Jiwani

Initial reports suggest that fire started due to leakage of fuel followed by electric short circuit

World

Over 2,600 “No Kings” rallies planned nationwide to protest Trump’s policies

Republicans say Democrats and “No Kings” marches fuel political violence after activist’s killing

World

Three killed, five injured in blast at explosives plant in Russia’s Bashkortostan

Emergency services said they completed overnight search and rescue operations at the Sterlitamak plant

Entertainment

Emma Stone starrer ‘BUGONIA’ screening demands shaved heads for entry

‘BUGONIA’ special screening in LA requires audiences to shave their heads in order to attend

Entertainment

Disney wins $100000 court battle as ‘9-1-1’ actor Rockmond Dunbar loses COVID vaccine case

Rockmond Dunbar loses $100000 Disney lawsuit over ‘9-1-1’ vaccine firing after jury sides with studio

Technology

AI chip development to become cheaper, more accessible with open-source technology

Microprocessor engineer Jim Keller notes that open-source chips are improving steadily

Technology

Repair work begins on Ukrainian nuclear plant's power lines

IAEA and Russian cooperation ensure safety amid the ongoing conflict

Entertainment

Taylor Swift gives $100 000 to brave little girl with cancer and fans flood GoFundMe with $13s

Taylor Swift gives $100 000 to toddler with stage-4 cancer and fans donate $13 each to show solidarity

Entertainment

Selena Gomez posts then deletes Instagram story amid Hailey Bieber remarks

Selena Gomez briefly posts and deletes Instagram story after Hailey Bieber brand remarks spark frenzy

Sports

Three Afghan cricketers killed in attack: cricket board

Afghanistan mourns the loss of young talents as the nation’s cricket community reels from tragedy