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Iran's Pezeshkian offers to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

President Masoud Pezeshkian offers Iranian mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Offer follows the collapse of Doha- and Istanbul-led talks. Border clashes led to Pakistani strikes and heavy militant casualties, officials say. Twenty-three Pakistani soldiers were martyred during the recent flare-up. Pakistan’s counterterrorism framework was tabled in Istanbul before talks failed. Khawaja Asif blames interference from Kabul aligned with Indian interests. Naqvi, Pezeshkian also discuss border issues and cooperation. Tehran underscores the value it places on ties with Islamabad.

Politics29-Oct-25

Pakistan gets first US crude cargo under new trade pact

Cnergyico receives one million barrels of WTI at Hub SPM. MT Pegasus becomes the largest crude carrier handled in Pakistan. Cargo follows a new Pakistan-US trade framework. Second shipment expected in mid-November; a third eyed for 2026. Deal envisions tariff relief and wider sectoral cooperation.

Business29-Oct-25

Technology

NASA’s X-59 takes flight, reviving quiet supersonic travel

X-59 completes a first flight from Palmdale to Edwards AFB. NASA targets quieter ‘thumps’ to replace sonic booms over land. Skunk Works built the research jet for acoustic data collection. Pilot Nils Larson verified basic handling and systems. Data will inform regulators on future supersonic rules. Program cost tops $518 million; cruise goal ~Mach 1.4. Findings could enable next-gen commercial supersonic travel.

Technology29-Oct-25

Jamie Lee Curtis clarifies remarks after ‘mistranslation’ row

Curtis says a viral excerpt ‘mistranslated’ her comments. She separates acknowledgment of faith from political endorsement. Actor stresses nuance: support for Israel but objection to Gaza’s destruction. Vows not to be ‘careful’ or sanitized in interviews. Calls out social media for stripping context from complex views.

Entertainment29-Oct-25

$250m GCF boost for ADB’s ‘Glaciers to Farms’ climate plan

$250m GCF funding backs ADB climate resilience plan. Program spans Pakistan, Central Asia and South Caucasus. Pakistan focus: Swat basin; ~13m people to benefit. Funds target irrigation, storage, watershed and early warnings. Package complements a decade-long $3.25bn ADB pipeline.

Business29-Oct-25

183m passwords leaked: what Gmail users should do now

183 million credential pairs uploaded to HIBP. Most entries stem from infostealer logs, not a Gmail breach. Google says users remain protected but should take precautions. About 8% of emails appear new to HIBP’s database. Enable 2FA, use strong unique passwords or passkeys, and rotate compromised logins.

Technology29-Oct-25

Trump renews jab at Modi, touts trade pressure averting wars

Trump reprises criticism of Modi while recalling India-Pakistan flare-up. Says tariff threats helped halt fighting and avoid wider conflict. Frames trade leverage as a peacekeeping tool. Remarks echo comments made at a recent Washington event. Tensions over Kashmir remain a chronic flashpoint.

Politics29-Oct-25

Govt says Istanbul talks with Afghan Taliban collapse

Attaullah Tarar says the Istanbul dialogue ended in failure. Pakistan insists Kabul act against anti-Pakistan militants. Islamabad alleges the Taliban deflected core security concerns. Mediators reportedly viewed Pakistan’s demands as reasonable. Government vows continued measures to protect citizens.

Politics29-Oct-25

Hurricane Melissa heads for Cuba after Jamaica’s record landfall

Melissa hit Jamaica with 185-mph winds, the strongest landfall in the island’s history. The storm turned toward eastern Cuba; 500,000 people were told to move to higher ground. Over 500,000 Jamaicans lost power; St Elizabeth suffered severe flooding and damage. Officials warned of potential fatalities as cut-off areas are reached. Bahamas ordered evacuations as regional impacts mounted.

General29-Oct-25

Trump arrives in South Korea, eyes 'great outcome' from Xi talks

Trump reached South Korea for the last leg of his Asia trip. He voiced confidence about talks with China’s Xi, linking tariffs to fentanyl curbs. North Korea’s latest missile test drew little focus from the president. Trade, investment and security issues top his agenda with President Lee. An APEC CEO summit address and bilateral meetings are scheduled in Gyeongju.

Politics29-Oct-25

Hurricane Melissa gust hits 252 mph as storm hunters survive near-disaster

Hurricane hunters aborted a mission inside Category 5 Melissa after extreme turbulence. Their C-130J endured rapid altitude swings, forcing a return to base for inspection. A dropsonde still captured a 252 mph gust and 893 mb pressure, a record reading. Crew operated over 35 minutes in the eye before safely exiting the storm. Data will aid forecasters as Melissa remains an exceptionally powerful system.

General29-Oct-25

Court issues arrest warrant for ex-KP CM Gandapur over repeated no-shows

Islamabad court issued an arrest warrant for ex-KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur. The order follows repeated absences in a 2016 arms and liquor case. Magistrate Mubashir Hassan directed police to present him on November 11. Gandapur denies the allegations, citing licensed weapons and a bottle of honey. The case has dragged on for years amid multiple no-shows.

Politics29-Oct-25