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Storm exposes Pakistan’s fragile utility grid; Lahore plunged into total darkness

A severe thunderstorm in Pakistan devastated Lahore's crumbling power grid, tripping nearly 300 feeders and causing prolonged blackouts. The systemic utility failure disrupted water supplies, inundated roads, and exposed severe infrastructure deficiencies…

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International concern mounts as Germany and the UK warn against Israel's expanding ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Qatar condemned the incursions as…

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Crumbling infrastructure, broken governance: Power failure plunges inflation-hit Karachi into severe water crisis

Karachi faces a severe water crisis and a 54 million gallons per day shortfall following a major electricity cable fault at a…

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Trump sends back Iran deal text with changes; seeks stricter nuclear commitments, Hormuz reopening

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World June 1, 2026 · 2:50 am

Zelenskyy demands “more pressure”, sanctions to push Putin to negotiating table

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for "more pressure" and sanctions on Vladimir Putin to force peace talks. Zelenskyy revealed that Kyiv…

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Trump casts doubt on JD Vance’s potential to carry MAGA forward ahead of 2028 race: NYT Report

According to a New York Times report, US President Donald Trump has privately questioned if Vice President JD Vance can lead the…