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U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for the conflict in Ukraine met President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Thursday but there was no immediate word on whether their talks had helped smooth over an unprecedented wartime rift between the once firm allies. Zelenskiy had earlier struck a conciliatory tone after accusing Trump of repeating Russian disinformation in response to the U.S. president’s accusation that Ukraine had started the three-year-old war with Russia. Trump went on to refer to Zelenskiy as a “dictator” who should act fast or lose Ukraine. Trump, in office for just a month, is pushing for a quick deal to end the war and has alarmed Washington’s European allies by leaving them and Ukraine out of initial talks with Russia. His vice president, JD Vance, said on Thursday he believed that an end to the conflict was near and there was no stopping the war without speaking to Russia. Trump’s Ukraine and Russia envoy Keith Kellogg said on arriving in Kyiv on Wednesday that he...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has planned to deregulate petroleum product prices, a move that has been met with resistance from the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association. In a letter to Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik, the association expressed concerns that deregulation would lead to an increase in the sale of smuggled Iranian oil and non-standard fuel in the country. The association argued that deregulation would compromise the investments made by petroleum dealers, who have invested billions in the sector. They emphasized that any decision should be made in consultation with stakeholders, as was previously agreed upon. Under the proposed plan, oil marketing companies (OMCs) would be allowed to sell fuel at competitive prices, enabling them to increase their market share. A price ceiling would be established to ensure price stability. Additionally, the government plans to permit oil refineries to blend up to 5% ethanol in petroleum products to reduce fuel costs. The P...

KARACHI: Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman was seen bursting into tears in emotions after being ruled out of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a an injury. The explosive batter sustained an injury while fielding in the first over of Pakistan’s game against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The incident occurred in the first over of the fixture when Fakhar Zaman fell awkwardly during the fielding and got hurt. Following his injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the batter was being examined for a muscular sprain. Fakhar Zaman, not looking entirely fit, came in to bat at number four, but failed to leave a mark, managing a mere 24 runs off 41 deliveries, with Michael Bracewell ultimately claiming his wicket. In a video shared by Pakistan Cricket Board on its official social media account, Fakhar Zaman could be seen limping to dressing room where he burst into tears. His teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi could also been in the video, trying to comfort the tearful b...

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 got off to a great start in Karachi with several moments capturing attention and Glenn Phillips’ catch to dismiss Muhammad Rizwan is one of them. New Zealand’s Glenn Philllips took a spectacular one-handed catch to send Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan back to pavilion during the inaugural match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at National Bank Stadium in Karachi. One of the highlights of the competition will be the gravity-defying performance of the New Zealand all-rounder’s fielding prowess. The one-handed grab rocked both the commentary panel and the fans. The incident happened when Pakistan was chasing New Zealand’s 321-run target. Muhammad Rizwan tried a cut shot off a short and wide ball from pacer Will O’Rourke in the 10 over.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ICC (@icc) Glenn Phillips, who was positioned at backward point, sprang to his left and extended his arm to scoop the ball...

ASTANA: Archaeologists in Kazakhstan found a treasure trove of gold jewellery and weapons dating back to the 5th century BC. The artifacts were found in three burial mounds in the western Atyrau region and are believed to have been created by Sarmatian nomads. The excavation, led by archaeologist Marat Kasyanov, has yielded over 1,000 artifacts, including around 100 gold ornaments and jewelry made in the Sarmatian “animal style.” “Images of predatory animals found in the region at that time, such as leopards, wild boars and tigers, can be seen on these objects,” Kassenov said. These objects feature images of predatory animals such as leopards, wild boars, and tigers. The discovery includes a gold bracelet weighing approximately 370 grams, as well as pottery, and wooden touchstones with gold handles. Two human remains were also found during the excavation. The burial mounds, known as “kurgans,” are estimated to have been used for the burial of at least nine individuals. The find...

Actor Aubrey Plaza stepped out for the first time since the heartbreaking loss of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. She attended the SNL50: The Anniversary Special event in New York City. She introduced musical guests Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard. However, Aubrey Plaza chose not to walk the red carpet before the SNL50 event, as reported by People . After Jeff Baena’s tragic passing, Aubrey Plaza also decided to delete her Instagram account. On January 13, her page displayed a message stating, “Sorry, this page isn’t available.” The message indicated that the page may have been removed or the link could be broken. Jeff Baena, known for his work as a writer and director, passed away at the age of 47 on January 3. His cause of death was reported as suicide. Read More: Famous filmmaker’s untimely death stuns fans, colleagues In a statement, Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena’s family expressed their deep sorrow, calling it an “unimaginable tragedy” and asking for privacy during this d...

Anubhav Singh Bassi is the latest stand-up comedian to face scrutiny after Samay Raina. Indian authorities have cancelled his Lucknow shows amid concerns linked to the India Got Latent controversy and backlash over Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks. Authorities in India decided to cancel the events after Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission vice-chairperson Aparna Yadav raised objections against Anubhav Singh Bassi and wrote a letter to DGP. She urged officials to ensure that the performances by Anubhav Singh Bassi do not include offensive content or, if necessary, cancel them. The letter, dated February 14, highlighted concerns about the use of inappropriate language in Anubhav Singh Bassi’s past performances. Read More: Ranveer Allahbadia loses followers amid ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy “It is our duty to maintain public decorum at events,” the letter stated. Following this, ACP Radha Raman Singh confirmed that the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Anubhav Singh Bassi’s show...