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Syrian and Israeli media report air attacks on southern Deraa province targeting military sites of former Bashar al-Assad regime.Israeli military aircraft have carried out attacks in Syria’s southern province of Deraa, according to media reports and a monitoring group, in the latest attacks targeting military positions of the former Bashar al-Assad regime. The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said the attacks on Monday night hit two towns in the north of Deraa, which is located 103km (64 miles) south of the capital Damascus. “Israeli occupation aircraft carried out several strikes on the surroundings of the towns of Jbab and…

ALTHOUGH Tournament Director Sumair Ahmed Syed was present in Dubai, he was not included in the post-match ceremony, which was an all-Indian affair.—ICC file photo LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest against the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) failure to include its representative in the post-match ceremony of the Champions Trophy final. Despite the presence of PCB’s Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed — who was also the director of the tournament — at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium during the decider between eventual winners India and New Zealand on Sunday, the official didn’t feature among…

Listen to article A group of 38 human rights activists and civil society members from across Pakistan has filed a petition challenging the 26th Amendment, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to judicial independence. The petition, filed in the Supreme Court, argues that the amendment grants excessive control to the executive and legislature over judicial appointments and fundamental rights cases. The petitioners contend that it undermines the separation of powers and weakens legal protections against human rights abuses. Unlike previous legal challenges, this petition is led by civil society representatives, including trade unionists, student leaders, and advocates for press freedom and gender…

BREAKINGBREAKING, The International Criminal Court has been probing Duterte since 2018 over his anti-drugs war that killed thousands while he was in office.Manila, Philippines – The office of the President of the Philippines has reported the arrest of the country’s former leader, Rodrigo Duterte, after receiving a request from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte was taken into custody on Tuesday at Manila airport upon his arrival from Hong Kong, according to the Philippine government, which received the ICC request through the international police agency, Interpol. “Upon his arrival, the prosecutor general served the ICC notification for an arrest warrant…

Listen to article The operational control of the Green Line and Orange Line bus services has officially been handed over to the Sindh government. A ceremony to transfer the operational command and control of the Green Line and Orange Line bus services was held at the Operational Command and Control Center in Garden, Karachi. CEO of PIDCL, Wasim Bajwa, handed over the control to Transport Secretary Asad Zamin, Express News reported. The event was attended by the MD of Sindh Mass Transit Authority, Kamal Dayo, along with officials from the Orange Line and Green Line BRT systems. During the occasion, Sindh’s Senior…

The United States’ stock market has shed more than $1.7 trillion in value after US President Donald Trump declined to rule out the possibility the economy could enter a recession this year. The benchmark S&P 500 on Monday tumbled 2.7 percent, dragging the index nearly 9 percent below its all-time high reached on February 19. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 plunged 3.81 percent, its steepest single-day loss since September 2022. The losses, which follow two weeks of steep declines, mean that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are now at their lowest levels since September. Tesla, the electric car company run…

Listen to article Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahiya Afridi, has expressed that the steadfastness of women judges has further strengthened the legal system in the country. On the occasion of International Women Judges’ Day, Justice Afridi issued a message acknowledging the invaluable contribution of women in the legal field, particularly the role of female judges, Express News reported. He remarked that the increasing presence of women in the judiciary signifies not only gender equality but also reflects Pakistan’s progressive and moderate democracy, which seeks to recognise and utilise the talents of all citizens. The Chief Justice highlighted that women judges play…

Taipei, Taiwan – As United States President Donald Trump kicks off a new trade war with China, analysts say he will face a much stronger and more prepared adversary in Beijing compared with his first term in office. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has already imposed a 20 percent tariff on Chinese imports, citing Beijing’s alleged failure to curb the export of the deadly opioid fentanyl to the US. The tariff comes on top of previous duties imposed by Trump and former US President Joe Biden on more than $400bn worth of Chinese goods. After condemning…

Hinge Health’s Enso product.Courtesy: Hinge HealthHinge Health, a provider of digital physical therapy services, filed to go public on Monday, the latest sign that the IPO market is starting to crack open. Hinge Health uses software to help patients treat musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and carry out post-surgery rehabilitation remotely. The company’s revenue last year increased 33% to $390 million, according to its prospectus, and its net loss for the year narrowed to $11.9 million from $108.1 million a year earlier. The IPO market has been quiet across the tech sector for the past three years, but within digital health it’s…

Listen to article Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially declared March 15, 2025, as the “Day of Protection of the Sanctity of Prophethood” (Yum-e-Tahaffuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat Peace Be Upon Him), aiming to address the growing incidents of blasphemy and sacrilegious content online, according to Associated Press of Pakistan. The date coincides with the “International Day to Combat Islamophobia,” which highlights the right to freedom of religion and belief, while condemning incidents of blasphemy. March 15 also marks the Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand, where 51 people were killed and 40 others injured in a hate crime against Muslims. The Ministry of Religious Affairs’…