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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to give up his position in exchange for peace and membership in NATO as his country was hit by what he called the largest Russian drone attack it has faced since the war began. Zelenskyy made the offer in a news conference in Kyiv on Sunday as the rift widens between himself and the new government in the United States, led by President Donald Trump, on the eve of the three-year anniversary of the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine. “If [it means] peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my…
It’s always unpleasant to lose to India but what’s even more depressing is that at this point, Pakistan’s ODI unit cannot even deliver a competitive game, let alone a win. Defending champions Pakistan crashed out of Champions Trophy 2025 with their second-straight defeat of the tournament on Sunday, this time at the hands of arch-rivals India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Here are our five takeaways from the game: What rivalry? It’s always unpleasant to lose to India but what’s even more depressing is that at this point, Pakistan’s ODI unit cannot even deliver a competitive game, let alone…
The evening sun shines on the Reichstag building of the German Bundestag with the inscription “Dem Deutschen Volke.Fabian Sommer | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesBERLIN — The Christian Democratic Union and the allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election on Sunday, according to exit polls from German broadcaster ZDF.This puts the party’s lead candidate Friedrich Merz in prime position to take over from Olaf Scholz as chancellor of Europe’s largest economy.The CDU-CSU won 28.5% of votes, with the far-right AfD in second place with 20% and Scholz’s Social Democratic Party coming in…
India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai to leave their rivals on the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century led India to a six-wicket win over archrival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit. Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending 51st hundred as India finished with 244-4 in 42.3 overs in Dubai on Sunday. Shreyas Iyer scored 56 off 67 balls as he and Kohli put on 114 runs off 128 balls for the…
Listen to article The DNA profiling report has confirmed that the human remains recovered from the Edhi Cemetery belong to Mustafa Amir, a BBA student who went missing in January and was allegedly murdered, Express News reported. The charred remains were initially found inside a car near the Hub checkpost on January 12 and were buried by the Edhi Foundation on January 16. On Friday, a three-member medical board exhumed the body under the supervision of a judicial magistrate. Following the confirmation of the body’s identity, the remains were handed over to the family, who announced that the funeral would take place…
PUBLISHED February 23, 2025 SUKKUR: In a society where transgender individuals often face discrimination, marginalisation and limited opportunities, the work of activists and non-governmental organisations is crucial to change the narrative and create a more inclusive and equitable future. Through advocacy, skill development programs, and shelter initiatives, they aim to provide marginalised individuals with the opportunities and support they need to lead dignified lives. One of them is Sardara, a highly qualified transgender activist who works as a manager with the UNDP HIV programme. She has also long been working with the Sanam Fakir Social Welfare Organisation in Sukkur, which…
DUBAI: The lop-sided nature of arguably cricket’s fiercest rivalry in recent years notwithstanding, emotions in both countries will run high when bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in an ICC Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai on Sunday. India prevailed in seven of the eight completed ODIs in the last decade against rivals they play only in multi-team events because of a strained political relationship between the two countries. India, who refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy citing government advice, will be playing all their matches in Dubai and kicked off their Group ‘A’ campaign with a six-wicket…
PUBLISHED February 23, 2025 LAHORE: The Perforated Jar of Harappa is a remarkable artefact that offers insight into the cultural advancements of its time. A baffling yet fascinating discovery, it unveils another layer of mystery — this time related to an unusual aspect of diet culture. This terracotta jar, dating back to approximately 2500 BCE, was found in Harappa, Punjab, Pakistan. Measuring 15.9 cm in height and 6.9 cm in width, it is currently displayed at the National Museum in New Delhi, India. The mouth of the perforated cylindrical jar is partially shattered, likely due to wear and tear over…
A popular medical monitor is the latest device produced in China to receive scrutiny for its potential cyber risks. However, it is not the only health device we should be concerned about. Experts say the proliferation of Chinese health-care devices in the U.S. medical system is a cause for concern across the entire ecosystem. The Contec CMS8000 is a popular medical monitor that tracks a patient’s vital signs. The device tracks electrocardiograms, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, non-invasive blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate. In recent months, the FDA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) both warned about a “backdoor”…
Shreyas Iyer replaces Gill; 23 overs conclude. Pakistan have set a target of 242 runs in their Champions Trophy match against arch-rivals India in Dubai on Sunday. Match summary by Abyan Amir: At the 20-over mark, the scoring rate has come down with the introduction of spin and the end of the powerplay, with India adding just 45 runs in the last 10 overs and losing Shubman Gill on 46 to a carrom ball by Abrar that completely bamboozled him. However, try as Pakistan might, it’s a very steep climb to win. Live coverage (refresh for updates) Analysis by Dawn…