Web archive - December 19, 2025

Pakistan

29,000 dog bite cases, 19 deaths from rabies reported in Karachi during 2025

Negligence on part of authorities, people feeding stray dogs main reasons behind rising cases

Technology

YouTube outage briefly blocks users worldwide, service now largely back online

UK outages drop from 3,000+ to 70; Canada also quickly restores service, site reports show

Entertainment

Taylor Swift reveals who set her up with Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift reveals that the unlikely matchmaker was none other than her mother, Andrea Swift

Pakistan

PM hails anti-smuggling drive as crackdown on petroleum lifts revenue by 82%

Directs FBR to intensify action against tax evasion and illicit trade

Entertainment

Lewis Pullman opens up about Ann Lee, Marvel movies and lessons from dad Bill Pullman

“I’m not a great actor in solitude,” the Marvel actor described himself

Pakistan

President Zardari to take official visit to Iraq from Dec 20-24

During his visit, the president will hold meetings with Iraqi leadership, review full spectrum of bilateral relations

World

Deadly attacks hit Taipei metro stations, three killed, suspect confirmed dead

Mayor says suspect jumped from building; he was wanted for evading military service

Entertainment

Ariana Grande says she loves Wicked except for one disturbing promotional meal

Grande also discussed her excitement about returning to SNL, where she is set to host for the third time

Entertainment

Everything to know about the Peaky Blinders movie: The Immortal Man

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, continues Tommy Shelby’s story, expanding the drama into a new cinematic chapter

Entertainment

Japan’s Toho expands into Europe to capitalise on exploding anime market

Toho, the studio behind Godzilla, is launching the expansion due to the demand of Japanese content across continent