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GAZA: Hamas armed wing or al-Qassam Brigades announced the killing of its elusive military leader Mohammed Deif and deputy military commander Marwan Issa in combat. “The Al-Qassam Brigades announce to our great people the martyrdom of a group of distinguished fighters and heroic commanders… commander Mohammed Deif, chief of staff of the Al-Qassam Brigades (and) commander Marwan Issa, deputy chief of staff,” the armed wing of Hamas announced. Israel had accused Deif of being one of the masterminds of the October 7 attack. Mohammed Deif, one of the masterminds of the Oct. 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel, was an elusive figure who had a long and secretive career in the Palestinian group and had been sought by Israel for decades. Deif had survived seven previous Israeli assassination attempts, the most recent in 2021. In the months since Oct. 7, he was believed to have been directing military operations from the tunnels and backstreets of Gaza, alongside senior colleagues. Rising u...

German daredevils have broken the world record for the highest altitude slackline walk. The pair took a thrilling walk across a slackline suspended between two hot air balloons. Friedi Kühne and Lukas Irmler made this record in the skies of Riedering municipality in Germany and walked across a slackline 8,202 feet over the ground, earning the Guinness World Record for their stroll. Lukas Irmler made two attempts, falling twice before successfully completing the walk on his second try. The duo shattered the previous record of 6,236 feet, set in 2021. Irmler took the first walk, followed by Kühne. Irmler described the experience to Guinness World Records “The main attempt of breaking the world record was pretty difficult for me. The pressure was really high. It was a great relief of pressure, and it was glorious moment.” “Watching Lukas struggle on the slackline was also very intimidating for me,” Kühne added. “Not only did the balloons spin the entire time, they also went up and ...

Former tennis star Anna Kournikova, wife of famous singer Enrique Iglesias, made a rare public appearance over the weekend when she was spotted out with her children and their friends at a shopping mall in Miami, Florida. The former tennis star was in a wheelchair and wearing an orthopedic boot, which sparked concern among her fans. It seems she may have recently had surgery, although details are not yet clear. Anna Kournikova’s husband, Enrique Iglesias, was not with her during this outing. Instead, the mom of three was being pushed by a friend while shopping at the Bal Harbour Mall. Despite needing help to move around, Anna Kournikova appeared to be in good spirits. She laughed and chatted with her friends while spending time with her children, Lucy, seven, and Maria, four. Read More: Kendrick Lamar launches Super Bowl merch to support L.A. Wildfire victims Anna and Enrique Iglesias also have a third child, Nicholas, who is a twin to Lucy, but he wasn’t seen in the photos. It ...

Indian actor-dancer Rakhi Sawant has reached Lahore to tie the knot with Pakistani actor Dodi Khan, Indian media reports said. Talking to Indian media websites, Rakhi Sawant said she is in Lahore to work with Hania Aamir. Rakhi revealed that Dodi proposed to her and she happily accepted to become Pakistan’s daughter-in-law. The two are planning to have a love marriage, with Rakhi saying “He is my love. We love each other. He is from Pakistan. I am from India, so we will have a love marriage”. Rakhi Sawant also shared video clip of Dodi Khan on her Instagram account, where Dodi can be seen asking her if he should come to India or Dubai with the wedding procession, and ending it with a sweet “Love you”. The wedding plans are already underway, with Rakhi revealing that the ceremony will take place in Pakistan with Islamic rituals. “Shaadi Pakistan me hogi with Islamic rituals. Reception will be in India, and we’ll go to Switzerland or the Netherlands for our honeymoon. We will sett...

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Geoff Allardice stepped down from the position ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan. After serving as the company’s CEO for four years, he announced his intention to “pursue new challenges” in his resignation. Geoff Allardice took over as temporary CEO and was officially named CEO in November 2021. After a stint with Cricket Australia, he began his career with the ICC in 2012 as the general manager of cricket. Read More: Champions Trophy 2025: PCB shares ticket prices for Pakistan games “It has been a privilege to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council,” Geoff Allardice said and added, “I am incredibly proud of the results we have achieved, from enhancing the global reach of cricket to the commercial foundation put in place for ICC Members.” “I’d like to thank the ICC Chair, the board of directors and [the] entire cricket community for their support and collabora...

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that despite past setbacks, Pakistan’s economy is on the right path to achieving long-term growth. Adressing an event titled “Opportunities for Economic Diplomacy to Promote Pakistan’s Trade and Investment” organised by Pakistan Business Council, the DPM highlighted the critical turning point of 2013, when the country was grappling with extreme load shedding, rampant terrorism, and a deteriorating economy on the brink of default. “Our political party secured a third term to serve the country, and we introduced our three Es manifesto—Economy, Extremism, and Electricity—successfully addressing these issues,” he said. The results, he said, were clear as within three years, Pakistan became the 24th largest economy, saw record-high foreign reserves, and reduced inflation to below double digits. Ishaq Dar said after 2018, the country faced a regression, with its economy slipping to 47th place and infl...

Although it was released back in 2021, Netflix’s psychological thriller Behind Her Eyes is still leaving viewers stunned with its jaw-dropping plot twist. The Netflix series has remained a topic of conversation among fans and new viewers alike, as the shocking ending continues to take social media by storm. Viewers who are just catching up with the Netflix series are finding it impossible to stop thinking about the unexpected conclusion. “I couldn’t sleep for like a week after finishing it!” one fan shared. Another added, “I swear, I’ve never seen such a crazy ending. I was like, ‘WAIT WHAT!’” The surprise twist has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments in the Netflix thriller genre, with many fans commenting, “No one saw that coming!” Despite the series being over two years old, the plot twist is still being discussed by viewers who are watching it for the first time. But Behind Her Eyes is not just about the twist. Critics continue to praise the series for its ...