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A man sits on a wooden table along a flooded street after the rain at Latifabad, Hyderabad, August 22, 2025. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced plans to provide relief in electricity bills for residents of flood-affected areas, with several tax waivers under active consideration.Federal Minister for Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, in remarks to Geo News, said that taxes on the electricity bills of households in flood-hit regions would be waived immediately. He explained that while the federal government would grant relief on electricity charges, provincial governments would be responsible for waiving land revenue.The minister added that inflated bills…
European leaders have stepped up their warnings about Russian aggression in recent weeks, in a series of statements hoping for greater American action against Putin, and the interception of the drones over Poland intensified their messages.LoadingPolish officials said that 19 Russian drones had entered the country’s airspace and that 16 wrecks had been found, so far, across the country.Polish President Karol Nawrocki spoke to Trump by phone and said the talks “confirmed allied unity” on the violation of its airspace.While Poland has called the event an act of aggression, it has not invoked Article 5 of the NATO pact, which…
Penrith star Brian To’o has expressed remorse over a joke gone wrong after he made sexualised comments about several teammates and their partners on social media during the Panthers awards night earlier this week.Penrith management sought an explanation from one of their biggest names on Thursday after To’o’s Instagram account was used to comment on several stories from the Panthers’ official account, in which he referenced players’ partners.In response to Nathan Cleary being announced as the Merv Cartwright Medal winner for the club’s best and fairest on Tuesday night, To’o described Cleary as “The Fowler slayer”, in reference to Matildas…
Video: Brisbane teen accused of terrorism breaks down in courtBrisbane teen accused of terrorism breaks down in courtWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerA teenager charged with terrorism offences has wept in court after violent, extremist material and chemicals for explosives were allegedly found during a police raid.September 11, 2025 — 7.55pm
Taylor Swift ready to embark on another tour in 2026?Taylor Swift fans are wondering if they should already start saving up for tickets to The Life of a Showgirl tour.The 35-year-old pop superstar has raised the bar for concerts with her Eras Tour which broke records, and none of the Swifties would want to miss out on another experience like that. Although the Anti-Hero hitmaker herself hasn’t announced when she would be heading for tour next, fans have some theories. The famous celebrity gossip account, DeuxMoi, addressed a fan’s question asking if Swift is planning a tour in 2026 after…
Video: New images emerge of accused gunman Dezi Freeman’s busNew images emerge of accused gunman Dezi Freeman’s busWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerNew vision has emerged of the bus where accused gunman Dezi Freeman ambushed police in a deadly shooting.September 11, 2025 — 7.56pm
Video: ‘Statistically, he’s the best ever’ plus Gus’s fearless finals predictions.‘Statistically, he’s the best ever’ plus Gus’s fearless finals predictions.We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe best time of the year is upon us! Finals football! Gus and Thomo break down all the key matchups and storylines for an electrifying Week 1 of the NRL finals. Gus declares Payne Haas to be one of the greatest props the game has ever seen.Gus also dives deep into the state of the Newcastle Knights, giving his…
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced he would posthumously award Kirk the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.The Turning Point USA co-founder was “a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people”, Trump said.President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump during a ceremony to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.Credit: APSpeaking at the Pentagon in Washington for an official memorial for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Trump said the US was a nation that would always honour its heroes.“There’s a group of people…
(Right to left) Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry are addressing a press conference in Islamabad, on September 10, 2025. — Geo NewsThe federal government has lifted the four-year ban on new domestic gas connections, announcing that pending and fresh applicants will now be provided with re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) instead of local gas.Addressing a press conference alongside Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said that the decision had been taken by the federal cabinet under the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Roberts is a mom to three young adults while Clooney is currently raising 8-year-olds with AmalJulia Roberts has a lot of parenting wisdom to share with George Clooney. In a new interview with 72 Magazine via Us Weekly, the Oscar-winning actors discussed one of the biggest challenges of parenting in the digital age: screen time. With Roberts, 57, having a decade more of parenting experience under her belt, Clooney, 64, turned to her for some advice. “I’m worried about my kids; we keep them off the internet as much as we can. But, you know, some of their homework is…