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'This was all avoidable': Iran on US facing 'rocketing costs of war of choice'
Americans are told that they must absorb rocketing costs of war of choice on Iran.Put aside gas price hike and stock market bubble. Real pain begins when U.S.
Trump threatens Iran strikes as China commits to 200 Boeing jets
US says Iran-backed militia commander planned Jewish site attacks US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States.Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, is said to have directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests, and to kill Americans and Jews, in retaliation for the war against Iran.He was identified as a senior figure...
LHC quashes super tax on sale of inherited land
• Rules extra levy can’t be applied if primary capital gains tax is zero• Notes that administrative circulars can’t override law; cites FCC ruling limiting scope of super tax• Dismisses FBR claim that wealth overrides tax exemptions RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court has ruled that a super tax under Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance of 2001 cannot be imposed on capital gains arising from the sale of inherited immovable property where the gain itself carries a zero percent tax rate. A two-jud...
Trump doubles down on claim he 'doesn't think about' Americans' finances after Fox host's challenge: 'It's gonna be short-term pain'
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Khamenei casts resistance as national creed
• Araghchi says uranium issue off the table for now• Pezeshkian seeks ‘strategic cooperation’ with Iraq• 11 Pakistanis, 20 Iranians being repatriated from US-seized ships, says Dar• Riyadh floats idea of non-aggression pact between Gulf nations, reports FT IRAN’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday hailed the country’s “courageous resistance” as having strengthened Tehran and making it better prepared to confront the United Stated, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the...
Carrie Johnson says police treatment of sexual assault victims needs to evolve
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‘If KP govt is blamed for terror, why not Balochistan?’
• PTI MNAs question Centre’s ‘double standard’ over worsening law and order in both provinces• Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says issues are ‘provincial subjects’, offers to arrange meeting with CM Bugti ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers from the opposition PTI on Friday questioned why terrorism and lawlessness continued to afflict Balochistan, and called out what they termed the government’s ‘double standard’ when it came to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking in the House, PTI MNA Adil Khan Bazai pointed out that terroris...
After Trump’s Beijing visit, Taiwan detects Chinese naval vessels near its waters
Taiwan's defense ministry reported eight Chinese naval vessels near the island following US President Trump's China visit. Trump suggested China might act against Taiwan after his term, acknowledging Beijing's strong objections to its independence. The US arms package for Taiwan remains under review amid escalating tensions and China's territorial claims.
Petrol, diesel price hike: App based gig workers call for nationwide strike
Gig workers are staging a temporary nationwide strike, halting app-based services from 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday. This protest, organized by GIPSWU, targets rising fuel prices and inadequate payment rates, which are significantly impacting drivers' daily earnings. The union aims to highlight the financial strain caused by increased fuel costs and low payouts.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Politics Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency By Michael Kaplan Michael Kaplan Reporter and Producer Michael Kaplan is an award-winning reporter and producer for the CBS News Investigative Unit. He specializes in securing scoops and crafting long-form television investigations. His work has appeared on "60 Minutes," CNN and in The New York Times. Read Full Bio Michael Kaplan May 15, 2026 / 10:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The leader of t...
'2 great countries': Trump hails meeting with Xi as 'G-2 moment'
President Trump declared his China visit a historic "G-2" success, highlighting major trade deals including Boeing aircraft sales and agricultural commitments. He also suggested China would refrain from aggressive action on Taiwan during his presidency, while Xi Jinping privately warned of confrontation over the island. Trump indicated China's willingness to help broker an end to the Iran conflict.
Stay clear of Aravalis till we decide its definition, says SC
NEW DELHI: Five months after staying its judgment accepting the controversial 100 metre-elevation definition for Aravali hills, Supreme Court on Friday said not an inch of Aravali would be allowed to be used for mining till an expert committee, to be constituted by the apex court, redefined what constitutes Aravali hills and ranges.As lawyers appearing for mining lease holders and those aspiring to get mining leases said the process for renewal and grant of leases could proceed without their fin...
‘Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talks
Donald Trump‘Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talksThe president also said he’s not considering the political implications of the Iran war on the midterms, when Republicans will be defending slim majorities in each chamber.Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he wasn’t thinking about Americans’ finances “even a little bit” as he negotiates with Iran to end the war.Chen Mengtong / China News Service via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to...
No Interim Relief For Union Minister Bandi Sanjay's Son In Sexual Assault Case
Justice T Madhavi Devi, who resumed hearing in the interim anticipatory bail petition of Kumar's son Bandi Bageerath on Friday evening, said she was not inclined to grant any interim order at this stage.
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro32 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWill GrantBBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondentAP via Getty ImagesThe US justice department is reportedly preparing to indict aging Cuban leader Raúl Castro in the coming days over the shooting down of two civilian aircraft three decades ago.The reported charges, which would need to be approved by a US grand jury, emerged as the director of the CIA travelled to Cuba to meet...
FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over inflammatory statements, remarks against Amit Shah
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee faces an FIR for alleged inflammatory statements, including remarks on DJs and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He accused the Centre of allowing post-poll violence in West Bengal and manipulating the election counting process, with party candidates and agents allegedly removed from centers.
After failed China push, will Trump resume Operation Epic Fury against Iran?
Dubai: President Donald Trump returned from China on Friday facing mounting pressure over Iran after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to produce any visible breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or ending the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear programme.Instead, Washington is now openly signalling that military options are back on the table.According to The New York Times, top US officials have drafted plans for renewed strikes against Iran if Trump decides diplomacy has faile...
Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain from the trip.
LHC upholds widows’ right to interest on delayed insurance payments
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has upheld the right of widows and legal heirs of deceased policyholders to receive statutory interest on delayed group insurance payments. Justice Raheel Kamran ruled this dismissing four appeals filed by the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan related to insurance disputes dating back to the late 1990s. The cases involved widows and heirs of deceased State Life employees and sales officers whose group insurance claims were initially rejected by th...
'We’re 9,500 miles away': Trump on why Taiwan remains a 'difficult' issue for US
US President Donald Trump has raised fresh questions over Washington’s long-standing support for Taiwan, describing the island as “a little bit of a difficult problem” because of China’s geographical and military advantage.