Russia Tightens Online Censorship With New Law Punishing Web Searches MOSCOW – Russia is preparing to roll out sweeping new restrictions on internet use this September, further tightening its control over online speech and access to information. The legislation will impose fines on people who search for websites, books, music albums, or artworks that authorities […]
Frank Caprio, ‘The Nicest Judge in the World,’ Dies at 87 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence Municipal Court judge celebrated worldwide for his kindness and compassion, has died at 87. Caprio served nearly 40 years on the bench, earning the nickname “the nicest judge in the world” for his empathetic rulings, often […]
Saudi Arabia Enforces Rules on Unauthorized Weather Forecasts, Cracks Down on Law Violators RIYADH – The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has tightened enforcement of regulations governing the sharing of weather information in Saudi Arabia. NCM spokesperson Hussein Al Qahtani said the action falls under Article 9 of the executive regulations, which prohibit publishing or […]
Drone Blast Kills Two Officers in Haiti, Injures Others PORT-AU-PRINCE – A drone accident in the hillside town of Kenscoff left two Haitian police officers dead and several others wounded on Tuesday night, according to officials. The drone, part of a government-led operation against armed gangs, exploded after residents unknowingly brought it to the police. […]
Texas Republicans Push Rare Mid-Decade Redistricting Backed by Trump AUSTIN – Texas Republicans, who have held power in the state for more than 20 years, are pushing through an unusual mid-decade redistricting plan at the urging of President Donald Trump. The move is aimed at boosting the party’s chances of holding on to its slim […]
Rabi-ul-Awwal Moon Likely to Be Sighted on August 24 KARACHI – The new Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, which holds special significance for Muslims as it marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is expected to begin on August 25, 2025. According to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the moon for […]
Heavy Rainfall Forecast as Wind Pattern Shifts in Karachi KARACHI – The city witnessed a shift in weather on Wednesday as winds began blowing from the northeast at a speed of 4 km/h, paving the way for more heavy downpours. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), several areas of Karachi are expected to receive […]
NADRA Issues Step-by-Step Guide for Correcting Parents’ Names on CNIC ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has released a detailed procedure to help citizens correct their parents’ names on their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). According to NADRA, applicants must first visit their nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC) to initiate the correction […]
Two Brothers Electrocuted as Heavy Rains Batter Karachi KARACHI – Tragedy struck on Wednesday when two brothers, identified as Israr Khan and his younger sibling Siraj Khan, lost their lives after coming into contact with a live underground K-Electric wire outside their home. According to the family, both men died instantly as floodwaters had submerged […]
Karachi Battles Flooded Roads, Power Outages as Heavy Rain Continues Karachi faced severe disruption on Wednesday as heavy rainwater inundated major arteries, including Korangi Industrial Area Road, II Chundrigar Road, and Sultanabad, bringing traffic to a standstill. In Surjani Town, rescue teams had to use boats to transport a patient to the hospital due to […]
