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Pakistani handicrafts attract throngs of people at cultural event in China

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“For this exhibition, the local government exempted booth fees and accommodation charges for foreign enterprises,” says a Pakistan exhibitor * This article was originally published here

Black bear walks into bakery and eats 60 cupcakes

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Staff at the Connecticut business ran when they stumbled upon the sweet-toothed raider. http://dlvr.it/SpvWp9

'Mastermind' Imran Khan to be tried in military court for May 9 riots: Rana Sanaullah

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Interior minister says PTI chief made a programme to target military installations * This article was originally published here

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

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The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island. http://dlvr.it/SprWv5

JIT ‘summons Imran Khan’ in Jinnah House arson attack case

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Joint investigation team, headed by DIG Kamran Adil, will grill former prime minister * This article was originally published here

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

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President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. http://dlvr.it/SpnmnX

‘Horror stories’: Punjab issues details of women arrested during May 9 violence

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“[We] can't even imagine ill-treatment of women [in jails]”, says Punjab interim information minister * This article was originally published here

South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'

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South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others. http://dlvr.it/SplQs5

Shah Mahmood to 'lead PTI' if Imran Khan gets disqualified

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“I will give a big surprise in the coming days," PTI chief says amid exodus of party leaders * This article was originally published here

Hikikomori: Why S Korea is paying young recluses to leave home

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Money only "touches the surface" of a deeper problem, former recluses and youth workers say. http://dlvr.it/Spj89c

Who is Jamaat-e-Islami's Chandni Shah?

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Shah says she had opted for the religious party as it is not only popular but also has "good beliefs and policies" * This article was originally published here

NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

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Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. http://dlvr.it/SpfDmJ

Sindh cabinet approves teachers’ licence policy

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Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah says purpose of teaching licence policy is to bring professional skills to teachers * This article was originally published here

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

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Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa. http://dlvr.it/Spb5nz

PM Shehbaz reiterates resolve to bring May 9 rioters to justice

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“We will not let it happen again and will keep the national flag high," says premier * This article was originally published here

The US 365 days after the Uvalde school shooting

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In the year since 21 people were killed at Robb Elementary School, the US has seen at least 600 other mass shootings. http://dlvr.it/SpWxGp

Pakistan hails China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye for skipping G20 summit in IIOJK

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FM Bilawal says Kashmiris will soon get freedom by exercising right to self-determination * This article was originally published here

E Jean Carroll seeks damages from Donald Trump for CNN remarks

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The writer submits a new legal filing over the ex-president's remarks during a CNN town hall. http://dlvr.it/SpSpF9

'Make reforms to prepare for next pandemic'

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"The end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency is not the end of COVID-19 as a global health threat," warns WHO chief * This article was originally published here

Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

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The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members. http://dlvr.it/SpPsJs

Bilawal in AJK to express solidarity with Kashmiris on eve of G20 summit in IIOJK

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"India cannot suppress the voice of Kashmiris through a [G20] conference," says foreign minister * This article was originally published here

Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

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Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident. http://dlvr.it/SpMjL2

Imran Khan agrees to appear before NAB on May 23 in Al-Qadir Trust case

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PTI chief previously skipped appearance at NAB, saying he was in Lahore to seek bail in multiple cases * This article was originally published here

Haryana: India's grandmother-granddaughter karate champs

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The unlikely duo train together and even won medals at an international competition recently. http://dlvr.it/SpKcgB

NAB summons Imran Khan in £190m settlement case, again

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A two-member team of NAB hands over summon to legal team of PTI chief at his Zaman Park residence tonight * This article was originally published here

Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?

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The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt. http://dlvr.it/SpGpS8

Police to carry out raid at Zaman Park after Imran's permission, in front of cameras

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Punjab govt to send delegation to Khan's house after Friday prayers, wants search in "positive environment" * This article was originally published here

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

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The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them. http://dlvr.it/SpCrRx

IBCC eases document attestation procedure

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As pilot project, the databases of FBISE and BISE Lahore have been connected, says IBCC * This article was originally published here

Eight in 10 South African children struggle to read by age of 10

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Eight in 10 students have issues with literacy, the lowest performance in a global study. http://dlvr.it/Sp8rRV

NAB summons Imran Khan in Al-Qadir Trust case on May 18

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Former PM directed to bring along all documents related to UK’s NCA probe into assets worth £190 million * This article was originally published here

Nigeria election: The mystery of the altered results in disputed poll

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A BBC investigation has found significant discrepancies in the election results in one region of the country. http://dlvr.it/Sp5qVS

Amid crackdown on PTI, US urges authorities to follow due process

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"US believes in non-violent protests," says State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel * This article was originally published here

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

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Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration. http://dlvr.it/Sp2yPr

PTI to lodge FIRs against Rangers, NAB for ‘kidnapping’ Imran Khan

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"A Supreme Court’s high-powered commission be formed to probe killings of citizens on May 9," demands ex-ruling party * This article was originally published here

Sweden's Loreen wins Eurovision for the second time

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Loreen is the first woman to win twice, but Mae Muller fails to replicate Sam Ryder's success. http://dlvr.it/Sp0yXQ

Babar Awan admits he was in contact with Imran Khan during custody

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Khan had told SC that his mobile phone was taken away and he was unaware about what was happening in the country * This article was originally published here

Gaza: Sixth militant commander killed in Israeli air strike

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He is the sixth Islamic Jihad chief killed in four days, as fighting between the two sides escalates. http://dlvr.it/Snyybp

British Council resumes Cambridge exams from May 15 onwards

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"Decision was made after evaluating situation in the country carefully," official statement says * This article was originally published here

Jordan Neely: Daniel Penny to be charged over New York subway death

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Daniel Penny, 24, will be arrested for Jordan Neely's manslaughter on Friday, the district attorney says. http://dlvr.it/SnwF0X

‘What is the chief justice doing?’: Imran Khan’s latest audio leak surfaces

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PTI chief purportedly directs party leader to ask Azam Swati to challenge his arrest in SC * This article was originally published here

WATCH: Police mistake goat for man yelling 'help'

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Police in the US were later told the distress call was a goat who had been separated from his friend. http://dlvr.it/SnsKkq

UK monitoring situation in Pakistan carefully after Imran Khan’s arrest: PM Sunak

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"We support peaceful democratic processes and adherence to the rule of law," says Rishi Sunak * This article was originally published here

Djerba Tunisia: Deadly shooting near Africa's oldest synagogue

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Two visitors and two security guards are killed in an attack on the Tunisian island of Djerba. http://dlvr.it/SnpQB2

Over 80% people want 'purana' Pakistan: report

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"Pakistan also leads with most people who prefer to grow up in their parents' time," says report * This article was originally published here

Serbia shootings: Tens of thousands join protests

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Protesters call for the resignation of top officials in the wake of two mass shootings. http://dlvr.it/SnlQVR

Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow action against terrorist outfits including TTP

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"The three foreign ministers stressed the need of not allowing any group including TTP, ETIM to use their territories," says FO * This article was originally published here

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus review: A budget Android tablet that's surprisingly good

With a massive 2K display, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a sizeable battery, did Lenovo just create the best Android tablet for less than $250? source https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-tab-p11-plus-review/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

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A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. http://dlvr.it/SnhYjR

Judiciary should be held accountable for ‘unconstitutional’ steps in 75 years: Khawaja Asif

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"Those judges who sentenced PML-N supremo will be called in parliament’s dock," reiterates defence minister * This article was originally published here

Ukraine war: Evacuation prompts Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety warning

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The UN watchdog warns of "the threat of a severe nuclear accident" at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant. http://dlvr.it/SnfT1s