Web archive - November 3, 2025

Pakistan

Balochistan intensifies drive against illegal cannabis

Using drones, satellite mapping, and heavy machinery, authorities eradicated cannabis fields hidden in rugged terrain

World

Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, 500 injured

Afghan Taliban defence ministry said parts of Balkh, Samangan provinces were most affected

Entertainment

Nicki Minaj faces backlash for comments on Christianity and Nigeria

Nicki Minaj sparks outrage after sharing Donald Trump’s post about Christian persecution in Nigeria

Entertainment

‘Mean Girls’ actor Jonathan Bennett says he doesn’t want his character to be gay in possible sequel

Jonathan Bennett says Aaron Samuels should remain straight in any ‘Mean Girls’ sequel, sparking fan backlash

Entertainment

Spotify sued over ‘billions’ of fake Drake streams as fraud claims rock music industry

Spotify faces a major lawsuit alleging billions of fake Drake streams that cheated artists out of royalties

Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney blasted for “atrocious” German accent in ‘Eden’ as social media erupts

Sydney Sweeney faces backlash for her ‘atrocious’ German accent in ‘Eden’ as fans mock her on social media

Pakistan, Islamabad

DG ISPR rejects claims of any Pakistan-US deal on drone attacks in Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban were never our darlings, those advocating talks with Taliban regime should go to Afghanistan: DG ISPR

Entertainment

Jennifer Lawrence calls working with Robert Pattinson “revenge” for losing ‘Twilight’ role

Jennifer Lawrence jokes her new film with Robert Pattinson feels like revenge after her failed ‘Twilight’ audition

Entertainment

Anthony Hopkins dismisses wife’s suggestion he’s autistic, calls modern diagnoses ‘all nonsense’

Anthony Hopkins rejects wife’s claim he may have autism, calling ADHD, OCD and autism ‘rubbish’ in new interview

Entertainment

GQ names Stephen Colbert cover star for ‘Men of the Year’ and internet is amused and confused

Stephen Colbert appears on GQ ‘Men of the Year’ cover and fans react with memes, nostalgia and mixed emotions online