A capital on lockdown, internet shutdowns and protesters clashing with police. What’s going on in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, a dramatic and intense political crisis has unfolded, as thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have engaged in widespread protests across the country, particularly targeting the capital, Islamabad. These protests have emerged after Khan’s imprisonment, with demonstrators demanding his release from jail. Khan, who was ousted in a controversial vote…

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One Crew Member Dead, Three Survive as Cargo Plane Crashes Near Vilnius Airport

A tragic cargo plane crash near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania claimed the life of one crew member while three others survived with injuries. The aircraft, reportedly on a routine delivery, experienced a mechanical failure before crashing in a wooded area. Emergency services responded promptly, rescuing the survivors and containing potential environmental hazards caused by leaking…

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‘Like climbing Mount Everest:’ Inside the grueling world of the Chess World Championship

The Chess World Championship has always been a high-stakes battle of intellect and endurance, likened to scaling Mount Everest for its intense preparation and psychological challenges. In 2024, the competition gained even more attention as Ding Liren of China, the defending champion, faces off against the young Indian prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh in Singapore. This championship…

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Evangelical Pastor Charts Democrats’ Revival in Trump’s Second Term

As speculation grows about Donald Trump’s possible second term, some evangelical voices are proposing surprising strategies for Democratic revival. A fiery evangelical pastor has outlined a provocative blueprint for reshaping the Democratic Party’s approach to religion, focusing on reclaiming moral and cultural narratives often dominated by conservatives. This perspective suggests that Democrats can engage faith-based…

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