BEIRUT — As tensions continue to simmer across Lebanon, Hezbollah’s leadership has laid out five major preconditions for any potential negotiations with Israel, firmly declaring that the militant group will under no circumstances surrender its weapons and will continue to retaliate against what it describes as Israeli aggression.In a strongly-worded statement, the Hezbollah chief reaffirmed…
LAHORE — Punjab Traffic Police have launched a province-wide crackdown on traffic law violations effective today, with authorities announcing a zero tolerance policy across all districts of the province.DIG Traffic Punjab stated that a comprehensive two-week public awareness campaign was conducted to educate citizens about traffic regulations and road safety. With the awareness phase now…
LAHORE — Lahore Police have arrested a man who disguised himself as a police officer to rob citizens across the city, with authorities confirming he is linked to more than 50 criminal incidents.According to police spokesperson, the suspect would don a counterfeit police uniform and stop unsuspecting citizens on roads and in public areas, threatening…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the cancellation of the annual Lag BaOmer religious festival at Mount Meron in northern Israel, citing serious security threats from Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.The Lag BaOmer celebration is one of the most significant events in the Jewish religious calendar, drawing hundreds of thousands of worshippers each…
KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points, raising it from 10.5% to 11.5%, following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).The central bank cited rising inflationary pressures and evolving macroeconomic conditions as key factors behind the decision to tighten monetary policy. The move…
The Oprah Podcast is joining Wondery. Per the deal, announced Monday, The Oprah Podcast will expand to two episodes per week starting this summer, with Wondery gaining exclusive distribution and advertising rights to the show’s audio and video. The deal also includes rights to The Oprah Winfrey Show library, and Oprah’s Book Club and Oprah’s…
Spotify is making a big move into fitness. The audio company has partnered with Peloton to give paid users access to more than 1,400 on-demand workout classes from Peloton instructors within the Spotify app. The classes will includeoutdoors runs, strength, cardio, yoga and meditation but will not include workouts on the Peloton bike. The feature…
Greg WyshynskiApr 27, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors PHILADELPHIA — The concourse of the Philadelphia Flyers‘ home arena is an abundance of orange. It’s also a living timeline, with each fan’s jersey marking a different era in the franchise’s history, from their last Stanley Cup in…
Apr 27, 2026, 07:20 AM ET The NFL draft is behind us, and teams across the country are going to have to find replacements for the top players they lost to the pros. Who is ready to step up and replace the 32 players who were selected on the first night? Our reporters have some…
In Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks, a fan in Edmonton threw a chicken on the ice. Yes, a fully cooked rotisserie chicken — presumably to troll the Ducks. Not a plush duck (or anything else duck-related), but a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. I have a lot of questions: How…
