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'No free pass for banners'

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that while political opponents are free to criticise him, the use of banners and wall chalking in the city remains illegal and cannot be justified under the guise of free expression. Speaking to the media at the Sindh High Court on Thursday, where he had appeared in a private case, Wahab stressed that freedom of expression is subject to legal boundaries. "Anyone, including Jamaat-e-Islami or my critics, can speak against me, but putting up ban...

House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers

House Republicans blocked a new attempt by Democrats to halt the U.S. military campaign against Iran, standing by President Donald Trump, who has voiced confidence that the conflict in the Middle East could wrap up soon.Lawmakers voted 213 to 214 against approving the resolution introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., which would have required Trump to end hostilities with Iran absent congressional approval. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, was the lone Democrat to join Republicans in opposing the...

ترامپ رهبران اسرائیل و لبنان را به کاخ سفید دعوت کرد

دونالد ترامپ اعلام کرد بنیامین نتانیاهو و جوزف عون را برای نخستین گفت‌وگوهای معنادار اسرائیل و لبنان از سال ۱۹۸۳ به کاخ سفید دعوت می‌کند و افزود هر دو طرف خواهان صلح هستند و این امر به‌زودی محقق خواهد شد.

Will Leo bite? Vatican reporter on travelling with the Pope during Trump attack

NewsWorldEuropeAnalysisWill Leo bite? Vatican reporter on travelling with the Pope during Trump attackDuring Leo’s Africa tour, being inside the Vatican ‘bubble’ has been an almost surreal experience, Nicole Winfield writesThursday 16 April 2026 17:07 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"ar...

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed a 10-day ceasefire

BREAKING NEWSApr. 16, 2026, 4:07 PM UTCIran warIran warTrump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed a 10-day ceasefireThe announcement, not yet confirmed by Israel or Lebanon, comes after Iran insisted that strikes on Lebanon must stop as part of any longer-term deal for peace with the U.S. and Israel.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleRepublicans share concerns over length and impact of Iran war01:40Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Daniel Arki...

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire deal

In a post on social media, President Trump said that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire deal that will last for ten days and added that he will be inviting the leaders of both countries to the White House for talks. NBC News' Matt Bradley has details on the agreement and the ongoing conflict.

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Draws 8.5 Million Viewers in First Three Days

HBO is no doubt feeling euphoric. The Season 3 premiere of “Euphoria” has pulled in 8.5 million U.S. viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days of availability. Per HBO, that is a 44% increase over the Season 2 premiere, which aired in 2022. The four-year hiatus did little to dampen enthusiasm […]

More US young men than young women say religion is important to them

Men aged 18-29 who see religion as central rises to 42%, Gallup survey finds, compared with 30% of young womenYoung men are now more likely than young women in the US to say religion plays a major role in their lives, according to the newest findings from Gallup.Data covering 2024-2025 indicates that 42% of men ages 18 to 29 describe religion as very important to them, a significant rise from 28% in 2022-2023. In comparison, young women’s responses have remained largely unchanged over the same p...

Hegseth warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ to attack Iran again if they don’t agree to peace deal

NewsWorldMiddle EastHegseth warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ to attack Iran again if they don’t agree to peace dealDefence Secretary said US forces are ‘reloading with more power than ever before’ but that Trump would ‘rather not do it’Alex Croft Thursday 16 April 2026 17:04 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"}...

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have agreed to 10-day ceasefire

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Trump: Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

President Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after meeting in Washington to try and strike a peace deal. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had an “excellent conversation” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Jospeh Aoun. “These two Leaders have agreed that in order…

Coolest mornings give way to scorching days: What is happening to Pune weather?

From "chilling" mornings to "scorching" afternoons, Pune is a city of extremes this week. While Shivajinagar recorded Maharashtra's second-lowest minimum temperature at 17.1°C, day temperatures hit 42°C in Lohegaon, prompting health warnings.

'60 Minutes' accused of using left-leaning Cardinals to bait Trump into feud with Vatican

Some conservative commentators accused CBS’s "60 Minutes" of airing a segment featuring three "left-wing" cardinals who criticized the Trump administration’s immigration and Iran policies.Father Gerald Murray and author Robert Royal joined Raymond Arroyo on "The Prayerful Posse" to discuss whether the situation was meant to spark a conflict between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV."The three of them are billed as so-called influential, but none of them hold offices in the U.S. Bishops' Co...

Kristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: report

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: reportFormer Homeland Security secretary and spouse listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosure dating back to her tenure as South Dakota governor, filing showsJoe Sommerlad Thursday 16 April 2026 16:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments...

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as a first step toward 'lasting peace'

Trump announces 10–day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as a first step toward 'lasting peace'By ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:48, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 16:59, 16 April 2026 e-mail 4 View comments

Russia strikes Ukrainian military and energy sites after Kiev kills children – MOD

An overnight Ukrainian drone raid killed two minors in the Russian Black Sea port city of Tuapse The Russian armed forces carried out mass strikes on Ukrainian military and energy sites on Thursday in response to a drone attack that killed two children in the country’s Krasnodar Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. Russian strikes hit facilities involved in the production of cruise missiles and medium- and long-range UAVs, the MOD said in a statement on Thursday, a...

'False narrative': What Amit Shah said on oppn's claims on women's quota, delimitation

Speaking during the debate on the women’s reservation-related amendment bills and the proposed delimitation framework, Shah said the total strength of the Lok Sabha would rise to 816 seats, though the legislation mentions a ceiling of 850 because that figure is rounded. He explained that 816 reflects a precise 50 per cent increase over the current 543 elected seats.

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday."I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social."On Tuesday, the two Countries met for the first time in 34 years here in...

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