WorldMarjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French author, artist and filmmaker best known for Persepolis, has died at 56. French officials and her family confirmed her death, while tributes highlighted her cultural legacy and outspoken stance on freedom and Iran.
WorldNvidia chief Jensen Huang will combine business meetings with high-profile public appearances during his latest South Korea visit. The trip highlights the country’s growing importance in AI chips, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has dismissed Zahir Jaffer’s review petition in the Noor Mukadam murder case and upheld his death sentence. The three-member bench announced the ruling after hearing arguments from both sides.
SportsAustralia opted to bat first against Pakistan in the third ODI in Lahore on Thursday. The series decider comes with both sides locked at 1-1.
WorldA Sydney man credited with helping stop the Bondi Beach mass shooting has been charged with assaulting his father. Police said a 44-year-old man faces assault and stalking charges and is due in court on June 29.
WorldIndia and Venezuela are seeking to strengthen energy cooperation as Delcy Rodriguez visits New Delhi. The talks come as India faces oil supply disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis.
NATIONALSenator Faisal Vawda said Field Marshal Asim Munir was facilitating negotiations tied to a possible US-Iran peace deal. He made the remarks in a post on X on Thursday.
WorldUS company Vast has announced a crewed mission to its planned Haven-1 station, sharpening the race to replace the ISS. The company says the outpost could become the first operational commercial space station in 2027.
WorldA Nepali guide missing on Mount Everest for six days was found alive near Base Camp after descending alone. He is being treated in Kathmandu for frostbite, cold injuries, dehydration and trauma.
A playful reel from Singapore’s Ministry of Defence at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue has gone viral, featuring Pakistani military officers and surprising viewers with a TikTok-style trend.
Karl Lagerfeld reportedly left his cat Choupette $1.5 million, but French law prevents animals from inheriting directly. The fortune remains tied up while she lives with his housekeeper in Paris.
In Bulandshahr, a monkey allegedly snatched a lawyer’s ₹2 lakh cash bag, climbed a tree, opened it, and began tossing ₹500 notes into the air, creating a “money shower” as locals watched.
