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An Investor Took on Hong Kong Tycoons Faces a Tougher Foe

David Webb spent decades exposing shady financial dealings. But doctors say he has months to live, and he hasn’t found anyone willing to carry on his mission.

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CM announces major tax relief

KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced extensive tax relief measures in the 2025-26 provincial budget aimed at stimulating economic growth and easing financial burdens on citizens. In addition to the reliefs included in the Finance Bill, several incentives have been formalised through amendments to key laws. The measures span both tax and non-tax sectors, targeting agriculture,…

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The Alaska Town at the Center of Trump’s $44 Billion LNG Push

[Nikiski in southern Alaska is waiting to see if backing from President Trump and a new developer will advance a decades-old initiative to export natural gas.

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Israeli fire kills West Bank teenager

JERUSALEM: The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli troops shot dead a 15-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the second teenager killed there in three days. “The child Rayan Tamer Houshiyeh was killed after being shot in the neck by soldiers in the town of Al-Yamoun, northwest of Jenin,” the Ramallah-based ministry said. Earlier Wednesday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said…

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We Were Liars' writer credits social media for fame

It is the stuff of every writer’s fantasies: wow the world with a bestseller and then watch it played out on screen as a beloved TV series. It was certainly the dream cherished by We Were Liars author E Lockhart, who penned the 2014 bestselling YA novel about the wealthy Sinclair family in their extravagant home on a private island. And now with her novel having found new life as an eight-episode…

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RAW network busted

Four individuals alleged to be working for RAW were arrested in Karachi during a raid conducted by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in the Quaidabad area of Malir. The arrested individuals were accused of spying on military and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor sites, said intelligence agencies and the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Police. They were identified as Muhammad Khan Bariyo…

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NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain

President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.

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Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis” Returns After 25 Years

Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis” premiered to rave reviews shortly after the playwright killed herself. A quarter-century later, the original cast is reviving the production.

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Emma Raducanu's tears of joy

EASTBOURNE: Emma Raducanu held back tears after sealing her place in the second round of the Eastbourne Open, while Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova survived match points to progress on Tuesday. Raducanu fought back from losing the opening set to American Ann Li to win 6-7 (5/7) 6-3 6-1 after nearly two-and-a-half hours on court. “It feels incredible. I want to thank the crowd for getting…

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Reflecting on the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage a Decade Later

Adam Liptak describes the moment in which same-sex marriage became legal nationwide on June 26, 2015 — and what the future may hold for the Supreme Court’s ruling.

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Chelsea through to CWC knockouts

PHILADELPHIA: Chelsea beat Esperance of Tunisia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica, who defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier in searing heat. Elsewhere minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors while Los Angeles FC bowed out of the tournament with a stalemate against Flamengo. In Charlotte, Andreas Schjelderup scored the only goal for…

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Chase ready to lead much-changed Windies

KENSINGTON: Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase. Pat Cummins suggested Australia were due a top-order reset after their loss to South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final earlier…

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Where Is Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen publicly or heard from in nearly a week. That absence has surprised and unnerved everyone from political insiders to the general public.

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High-value transactions stay cash-based: SBP

[ KARACHI: High-value transactions in Pakistan continue to rely significantly on paper-based and over-the-counter (OTC) methods, indicating issues of trust or accessibility in digital high-value channels. While 89% of Pakistan’s retail payments are now conducted through digital channels, they represent just 29% of the total transaction value — Rs48 trillion out of Rs164 trillion — according to…

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The Edge, U2’s Guitarist, Becomes Irish Citizen After 62 Years There

The musician born David Evans was one of more than 7,500 people who became citizens in a series of ceremonies in southwest Ireland this week.

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U.S. Accuses Three Mexican Financial Firms of Aiding Fentanyl Trade

The U.S. Treasury found ties between drug cartels and the Mexican companies, including a brokerage firm controlled by a former chief of staff of Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

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Some Republicans Join Democrats in Unease Over White House Budget Cuts

[President Trump has sought to claw back funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid, sparking a fierce debate over the power of the purse.