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Elon Musk speaks during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersElon Musk ripped into the Senate’s massive domestic policy package on Saturday, calling it “utterly insane” and destructive.” His remarks come weeks after he first hurled harsh criticism against the bill, which is backed by President Donald Trump.”The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country!” Musk wrote on X, a platform that he owns.”Utterly insane and destructive. It gives handouts to…

Five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have filed an intra-court appeal before the Supreme Court, challenging the decision on judicial transfers and seniority, which was ruled in favour of the IHC by the apex court earlier, Express News reported. Through senior counsel Munir A Malik, the five judges prayed SC to annul the decision made by a five-member bench, which had upheld the transfer of judges within the IHC. The decision had also referred the matter of judicial seniority to the president of Pakistan. They also requested SC to restrict three transfer judges, including Justice Sarfraz Dogar, from…

A Tesla logo outside the company’s Tilburg Factory and Delivery Center.Karol Serewis | Getty ImagesTesla CEO Elon Musk said the automaker completed its first driverless delivery of a new car to a customer, routing a Model Y SUV from the company’s Austin, Texas, Gigafactory to an apartment building in the area on June 27.The Tesla account on social network X, which is also owned by Musk, shared a video overnight showing the Model Y traversing public roads in Austin, including highways, with no human in the driver’s seat or front passenger seat of the car.Tesla did not say which version…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference following the U.S. Senate Republicans’ weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 10, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersAfter weeks of sparring over the specifics of the “one big, beautiful bill,” the package is poised to soon head to the Senate floor, where lawmakers are pushing to get it across the finish line and on President Donald Trump’s desk before July 4.Questions remain over whether the House will ultimately accept the Senate version of the bill, which was finalized just before midnight on Friday, as…

Listen to article United States President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached “within the next week”, even as Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza continues, with at least 14 people killed in recent attacks across the besieged enclave since dawn. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said he believed a truce was close after discussions with unnamed parties. “I think it’s close. I just spoke to some of the people involved,” Trump said. “We think within the next week we’re going to get a ceasefire.” A spokesperson for Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who was involved in…

Iran has condemned remarks by US President Donald Trump as “disrespectful and unacceptable” after he claimed credit for saving Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from “an ugly and ignominious death,” AFP reported on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded strongly on the social media platform X, warning that such language would not help efforts to restart negotiations. The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence,…

Listen to article The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the federal government to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA). In a written verdict, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani ruled that the CDA has no legal authority to impose taxes. The court stated that if any individual or institution has been charged by the CDA under the names of “direct access” or “right of way” charges, such amounts must be refunded. The federal government has been directed to begin and complete the process of dissolving the CDA. Justice Kayani further ruled that, after dissolution, all powers and assets of the CDA should be…

Lando Norris delivered a superb final flying lap in his McLaren on Saturday to end Max Verstappen’s run of domination in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring by claiming pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Briton clocked an outstanding lap in one minute and 3.971 seconds to outpace nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by 0.521 seconds, with McLaren team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri third. Norris, who is 22 points behind Piastri in the drivers’ title race, erased any hangover from his collision with Piastri in Canada two weeks ago with a thrilling demonstration of his…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s Supplemental Award concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the decision a major endorsement of Pakistan’s position. In a statement released by the PM Office Media Wing, PM said the ruling confirmed that India could not unilaterally suspend the agreement, which governs water sharing between the two countries. “We are working upon water resources as the water is the lifeline for the people of the country,” the prime minister was quoted as saying. He also praised Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General Mansoor Awan for their legal…

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., talks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesRep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican in Nebraska, is preparing to announce his retirement from Congress.Bacon’s retirement from Congress creates a ripe opportunity for Democrats to win the House seat representing Bacon’s Omaha district. In an election cycle where the House majority could be decided by just one or two seats, Democrats will need to flip several Republican-held seats like the one in Nebraska’s 2nd District.With Bacon out, the GOP no…