‘Clear message’: Can Binance founder help Pakistan become a crypto power? New crypto council marks shift in Pakistan’s digital finance policy, but sceptics question if the country is ready to emerge as a major crypto player. Pakistan appoints Changpeng Zhao (right), founder of Binance, as a strategic adviser for its crypto council [Handout/Pakistan Ministry of…
EXPLAINER India’s language war: Why is Hindi causing a north-south divide? A decades-old spat over alleged Hindi imposition in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has erupted again. Here’s why. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and the chief minister of Tamil Nadu state MK Stalin [AP Photo By Yashraj SharmaPublished On 10 Apr 202510 Apr…
Luka Doncic scores 45 as Lakers win against Mavericks Emotional return for Luka Doncic and Mavericks fans in his first game at Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers becomes emotional while watching a tribute video honouring his time with the Dallas Mavericks, shown…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,141 These are the key events on day 1,141 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Members of Ukraine’s 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade fire a small multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops along the front line in the Zaporizhia region, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 [Handout/Andriy Andriyenko via Reuters]…
Barcelona hit Dortmund for four in Champions League quarterfinal Barcelona set sights on Champions League progress with 4-0 home win in quarterfinal first leg against Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Dortmund [Nacho Doce/Reuters] Published On 9 Apr 20259 Apr 2025 Barcelona claimed a commanding 4-0 home win over Borussia…
Donald Trump announced a 90-day ‘pause’ on individual tariffs for dozens of countries but increasing rates on China.
Pope Francis meets King Charles, Queen Camilla during Vatican convalescence Charles tells Italy’s parliament that peace is ‘never to be taken for granted’ before a surprise visit to Pope Francis. The United Kingdom’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Rome, Italy [Vincenzo Livieri, Pool via AP Photo] Published On 9 Apr 20259 Apr 2025…
Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state ‘We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,’ French president says. France’s President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech in front of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza at the Egyptian Red Crescent warehouse in Egypt’s northeastern city of Arish, about 55 kilometres (34…
At least 35 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza residential block Medical sources tell Al Jazeera at least 35 killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza City. Video Duration 02 minutes 35 seconds play-arrow 02:35 Gaza’s Shujayea residents search for the buried after Israeli attack Published On 9 Apr 20259 Apr…
Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen’s Al-Jawf, with images showing flaming wreckage.