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  • Squid Game Season 3 leaves fans divided: ‘Heartbreaking but Predictable’

    Squid Game Season 3 leaves fans divided: ‘Heartbreaking but Predictable’

    Netflix’s much-anticipated Squid Game Season 3 dropped on June 27, sparking a wave of mixed reactions from fans across the world.

    The new season picks up from where Season 2 ended, bringing back fan-favourite characters but not all of them make it to the end. While some viewers are happy to see familiar faces, others were upset over the sudden deaths of important characters. Many feel that the final chapter has lost the spark of the original series.

    Lee Jung-jae returns as Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456. His character is still shaken and distressed after the events of the previous season. Although he re-enters the deadly games, he is often seen brooding. Towards the end, he once again tries to help other players escape. In one emotional moment, he says, “We are not horses. We are humans,” a clear jab at those exploiting them for entertainment.

    Meanwhile, Wi Ha-joon’s character, Detective Hwang Jun-ho, continues his search for the masterminds behind the brutal games, including his brother the mysterious Front Man, played by Lee Byung-hun.

    As the season wraps up, many fans found the ending “weak” and “predictable,” saying that several characters were underused. However, others appreciated the emotional depth and darker tone.

    Here’s what viewers are saying on X:


    One user posted: “Squid Game season 3  SPOILERS PROBABLY 3/10. It started off so good, but they killed off the best characters early and left the annoying ones. The ending was predictable.”

    Another wrote: “I think Squid Game 3 was good not great, but not bad either. Some characters were underutilized, others overused. VIPs this time were worse. But some emotional scenes saved it. Ending was okay. 8/10.”


    A third added: “No spoilers! Just finished Season 3. It was good. Could’ve been better. Some episodes were very emotional. The ending needed more punch. I’d give it a 7/10.”

    A viewer named Yash Tiwari tweeted: “#SquidGameSeason3 is here. Gi-hun is broken, betrayed, and back in the nightmare. The games are darker. The choices deadlier. And this time, survival might not be enough. This season doesn’t want you entertained. It wants you disturbed. Watch at your own risk.”

    Another fan, Lina, simply said: “I expected a sad ending but not a HEARTBREAKING, TRAGIC ENDING.”

    Directed once again by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of the series, the third installment stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun (as Yong-sik), Kang Ae-sim, Jo Yuri, Lee David, Roh Jae-won, and Park Gyu-young.

    The final episode ends with a twist, leading fans to speculate that a spin-off or a fourth season might be in the works.

  • Trump thinks Gaza ceasefire possible within next week

    Trump thinks Gaza ceasefire possible within next week

    United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes a ceasefire in the Gaza may be reached “within the next week”.

    Speaking to reporters during an event celebrating a Congo-Rwanda accord in the Oval Office, the US president stated that he believes a ceasefire is close, pointing out that he had just been talking to some of the people involved in attempting to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

    President Trump said that there is a “terrible” situation going on in Gaza, adding, “We are supplying a lot of money, food, and aid to those areas.”

    “We are not involved in it; however, we are involved because so many people are dying,” he said, noting, “I look at those crowds of people that have no food, no anything.”

    By the end of May, the US president’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, proposed a 60-day ceasefire, noting that Hamas would release 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 dead hostages who were taken to Gaza. 

    Under the proposal, it was advised that Israel would release 125 “life sentence” prisoners, 1,111 Palestinian detainees and 180 killed Palestinians as part of the deal.

    Israel has carried out genocide in Gaza with at least 56,000 people dead, most of them women and children.

  • Bangladesh Test captain steps down after series loss to Sri Lanka

    Bangladesh Test captain steps down after series loss to Sri Lanka

    Bangladesh’s Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has announced stepping down from the role following his team’s massive loss against Sri Lanka in the recent Test series.

    Shanto made the announcement during a press conference after Bangladesh lost by an innings and 78 runs. He said he did not want to continue leading the team in Tests and that his decision was in the best interest of the team.

    “This is not a personal decision. I believe it is better for the team,” Shanto said and added that three different captains for three formats was not helpful for them. “I have been part of the dressing room for some time and I think this is not the right approach. I informed the board about my decision a few days ago.”

    He also made it clear that his decision was not an emotional reaction to the loss or any personal disappointment. “I don’t want people to think this is an emotional decision. It is fully for the benefit of the team,” Shanto added.

    Najmul Hossain Shanto took over Bangladesh’s Test captaincy in November 2023 during the home series against New Zealand. Under his leadership, Bangladesh played 14 Test matches, winning four, losing nine and drawing one. One of his most memorable moments as captain was leading Bangladesh to back-to-back Test wins against Pakistan in August 2024.

    Shanto also performed well with the bat while leading the side. His batting average as captain was 36.24, compared to an earlier average of 29.83. In Tests that Bangladesh won, he averaged 37.16 runs with the bat.

    Earlier this month, Shanto was also removed as captain of the ODI team. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has now taken over the ODI leadership role.

  • Arshad Nadeem moves up in world javelin rankings

    Arshad Nadeem moves up in world javelin rankings

    Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has climbed the latest world rankings for men’s javelin throw.

    He is currently ranked number 4 in the world.

    The new rankings were released by World Athletics. Arshad has earned 1,370 points. He is behind India’s Neeraj Chopra (1,445 points), Grenada’s Anderson Peters (1,431 points), and Germany’s Julian Weber (1,398 points).

    This strong ranking is a result of Arshad’s consistent performances on the international stage. Czech athlete Jakub Vadlejch, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics, is in fifth place.

    Here are the top 10 javelin throwers in the world right now:

    
  
    
    
      Rank
      Athlete
      Country
      Score
    
    
      
  
    
    
      1
      Neeraj Chopra
      India
      1445
    
    
    
    
      2
      Anderson Peters
      Grenada
      1431
    
    
    
    
      3
      Julian Weber
      Germany
      1398
    
    
    
    
      4
      Arshad Nadeem
      Pakistan
      1370
    
    
    
    
      5
      Jakub Vadlejch
      Czechia
      1346
    
    
    
    
      6
      Julius Yego
      Kenya
      1314
    
    
    
    
      7
      Keshorn Walcott
      Trinidad & Tobago
      1310
    
    
    
    
      8
      Luiz Mauricio da Silva
      Brazil
      1295
    
    
    
    
      9
      Lassi Etelätalo
      Finland
      1263
    
    
    
    
      10
      Andrian Mardare
      Moldova
      1259

    Arshad Nadeem, who made history as Pakistan’s first individual athlete to win Olympic gold, has stayed at the top despite injuries and fewer competitions than many European throwers.

    He also won a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships.

    He is now training for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September. His number 4 spot gives him confidence and an extra push to aim for more medals and leave another mark on the world stage.

    Pakistan’s athletics fans continue to look up to Arshad as the country’s top field event star. With the main season coming up, he remains one of the best javelin throwers in the world.

  • British YouTuber joins Punjab Police to recover AirPods stolen from Dubai

    British YouTuber joins Punjab Police to recover AirPods stolen from Dubai

    British YouTuber Lord Miles has travelled 2,700 miles to get back his year-old stolen AirPods Pro, which were recovered by police in Pakistan’s Jhelum district, saying he was also treated to lunch.

    By the end of May, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Miles claimed that his AirPods were stolen from a Dubai hotel and “made their way to Pakistan”.

    On Friday, he took to X, sharing a photo of himself receiving the AirPods from Jhelum District Police Officer (DPO) Tariq Aziz Sandhu, saying, “I have MY AirPods back after 1 year!”

    He thanked DPO Sandhu for recovering the AirPods, calling the officer “a very cool man.” He added, “They also treated me to lunch at 2nd wife restaurant.”

    The YouTuber said that most Pakistanis knew about his stolen AirPods, as he had posted earlier that he was going to receive his recovered property in Pakistan.

    “I ask a random Pakistani on the street and they know about my stolen AirPods! I’ve been recognized several times by strangers,” he wrote.

    In another tweet, he opined that stealing is a “gamble that never pays off in life, however, you know what does pay off? Actual gambling. With 1 spin I could buy 10 more AirPods, but I’m not as smart as the future millionaire reading this.”

    When a user asked Miles in the comment section sarcastically, “Why does Pakistan have a better law enforcement system than America?” Miles responded, “Fr America or England would NEVER follow through. Pakistani police have proven they’re elite and actually care.”

    When another asked him to clarify whether the Indian or Pakistani was arrested for stealing his AirPods, he explained, “The Pakistani was merely buying an item not knowing it was stolen. When the police raided his house, he provided proof showing he just thought he was buying refurbished AirPods… The Indian stole the item from my hotel room and sold the stolen item in Pakistan.”

    He concluded that it took one and a half months of planning, 2,700 miles of travel, and a special operation by Pakistani police to get back his AirPods.

  • Pakistan to face India in World Championship of Legends

    Pakistan to face India in World Championship of Legends

    Weeks after a tense military stand-off between nuclear armed arch-rivals Pakistan and India, Pakistan Champions will take on India again in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). 

    The tournament will be held in England from July 18 to August 2 and will feature some of the biggest retired and non-contracted cricket stars.

    Six teams will play for the T20 title: Pakistan, India, England, Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies. Last year, Pakistan came close to winning but lost to India in the final. This time, they hope to go one step further and lift the trophy.

    Pakistan’s group stage matches start with two back-to-back games at Edgbaston. They play their first match against hosts England on July 18. Then, on July 20, they will face India in what many fans see as the biggest match of the tournament.

    Here is Pakistan’s full World Championship of Legends schedule:

    
  
    
    
      Match
      Venue
      Date
      Day
      Time
    
    
      
  
    
    
      England Champions vs Pakistan Champions
      Edgbaston, Birmingham
      July 18, 2025
      Friday
      16:30
    
    
    
    
      India Champions vs Pakistan Champions
      Edgbaston, Birmingham
      July 20, 2025
      Sunday
      16:30
    
    
    
    
      Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions
      Grace Road, Leicestershire
      July 25, 2025
      Friday
      16:30
    
    
    
    
      Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions
      Headingley, Leeds
      July 26, 2025
      Saturday
      16:30
    
    
    
    
      Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions
      Grace Road, Leicestershire
      July 29, 2025
      Tuesday
      16:30

    The top four teams will move to the semi-finals in Birmingham on July 31. The final will be played at Edgbaston on August 2.

    With many well-known former cricketers returning to the field, Pakistan will aim to finish what they started last year. But all eyes will be on the big clash against India on July 20, which promises to be the highlight of the tournament.

  • Drugs found in US flour bags sent to Gaza

    Drugs found in US flour bags sent to Gaza

    Palestinian authorities in Gaza said on Friday that they found narcotic pills inside flour bags sent from the United States to the Israeli-besieged enclave.

    In a statement, Gaza’s government media office said people discovered Oxycodone, a strong prescription painkiller, inside the flour bags they received from aid distribution points run by the US in Gaza. Officials warned that the pills may have been crushed or mixed into the flour on purpose, which they called a serious threat to public health.

    The media office blamed Israel for what it called a “heinous crime” meant to spread addiction and break apart Palestinian society from within. The statement said using drugs like this is part of the ongoing genocide against Palestinians and called it a “soft weapon in a dirty war against civilians.”

    Israel has recently set up four aid distribution points in southern and central Gaza. According to Israeli media, the plan is to encourage Palestinians to move from northern Gaza to the south. However, this plan was opposed by the international community and the UN, which see it as a way for Israel to get around the normal UN aid process.

    Since May 27, Israeli forces have killed at least 549 Palestinians and wounded over 4,000 near aid centers and UN food trucks. Despite global calls for a ceasefire, Israel’s military genocide in Gaza has continued since October 2023, killing more than 56,300 Palestinians, most of them women and children.

    Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. 

    Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice over its actions in the enclave.

  • West Indies cricketer accused of sexual assault by 11 women: report

    West Indies cricketer accused of sexual assault by 11 women: report

    A prominent West Indies cricketer from Guyana is facing serious allegations of sexual harassment and assault from at least 11 women, including one minor, according to local media reports.

    Women have accused the player of various forms of misconduct, including sexual harassment, assault, and rape. The report also alleges that efforts were made to cover up the cricketer’s actions.

    When a media outlet reached out to Cricket West Indies for comment, President Kishore Shallow stated he was not in a position to comment at this time.

    The accused cricketer was reportedly part of the West Indies squad that defeated Australia in Brisbane in January 2024. Following the tour, he received a warm welcome upon returning to Guyana.

    Renowned lawyer Nigel Hughes revealed that one of the alleged victims had first contacted him two years ago. Although no legal action was taken at the time, fresh investigations into the matter have recently resumed.

    This development could pose a significant challenge for West Indies cricket, particularly as the team works to rebuild its reputation and improve performance on the international stage.

  • COAS slams India for being ‘largest sponsor of terrorism in region’

    COAS slams India for being ‘largest sponsor of terrorism in region’

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has labelled India as the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the region, urging neighbouring countries to stay vigilant against Indian proxy networks.

    Addressing officers of the 52nd Common Training Programme on Friday (today), Field Marshal Munir said, “India is the largest sponsor of terrorism in the region,” adding that Pakistan would never accept Indian hegemony. “We have never bowed before India, nor will we ever do so.”

    The army chief emphasised that Pakistan seeks friendly ties with Afghanistan, a brotherly Islamic country, adding Afghanistan is expected not to provide space to India’s terror proxies, Fitna al-Hindustan (Balochistan Liberation Army) and Fitna al-Khawarij (Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan).

    Declaring terrorism New Delhi’s internal issue, he said that it stemmed from India’s discriminatory and violent treatment of its minorities, particularly Muslims.

    Commenting on Pakistan’s defence preparedness, Field Marshal Munir highlighted that the armed forces remain fully prepared to meet modern warfare requirements.

    He credited Pakistan’s strong response during Ma’rakah-e-Haq from the Line of Control (LOC) to the country’s shores as a decisive reply to India’s unwarranted aggression.

    The April 22 attack in Pahalgam, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), claimed the lives of 26 tourists. India blamed Pakistan for the incident without providing any evidence to support the allegation, which Pakistan has dismissed.

    India then breached Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on May 6-7, launching strikes into the country, killing dozens of innocent civilians. In response, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, and a day later inflicted heavy damage on Indian military installations.

    On May 10, the United States (US) mediated a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed countries.

    Army Chief Munir stated that God’s support was with Pakistan during the confrontation with India because the country stood on the side of truth.

    Commenting on the importance of unity among all state institutions, he said that the administration and civil bureaucracy were the foundation of harmony and that their responsibilities were crucial.

    He underscored the value of history and national identity, calling on the officers to embrace “Pakistaniyat” (identity as a Pakistani) over individual or regional affiliations. “Nations that forget their history lose their future,” he added.

    “Every system has flaws,” Field Marshal acknowledged, asserting, “but your job is to ensure that weaknesses and negative forces do not overpower the system”.

    He said national progress requires strong ties between the public, the government and the armed forces, concluding that love and loyalty to the country must remain the foremost principle.

  • Dubai-bound flight from Islamabad enters Indian airspace

    Dubai-bound flight from Islamabad enters Indian airspace

    A UAE-based Emirates flight, EK-715 flying from Islamabad to Dubai, briefly entered Indian airspace early Thursday morning after severe weather disrupted its planned route. 

    The incident occurred after a powerful storm system swept across Punjab, Pakistan, affecting air traffic across the region.

    According to reports, the Boeing 777 entered Indian airspace near Narowal at approximately 4:25 am on June 26. Due to intense rainfall and strong winds, the aircraft veered off course and circled briefly near the Indian city of Amritsar. It re-entered Pakistani airspace near Kasur around 4:36 am and continued its journey to Dubai without further incident.

    Airport sources had earlier confirmed that the aircraft entered Indian airspace near Sialkot and Narowal as heavy rain in Lahore forced the pilot to divert. The plane reportedly remained in Indian airspace for about 10 minutes before returning after air traffic control flagged the deviation.

    Officials said such diversions are not unusual during extreme weather and confirmed that there were no safety breaches or injuries to passengers.

    The Emirates flight was one of several affected by the storm system. A Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to London was seen circling within Pakistani airspace for about 15 minutes. Other disrupted flights included services from Taipei to Paris, Baku to Islamabad, Istanbul to Islamabad, Delhi to Istanbul, Manila to Istanbul, Muscat to Lahore, and various other routes connected to Pakistan.

    Aviation authorities have noted that the ongoing monsoon season presents major challenges for flight operations, with sudden changes in weather patterns often forcing reroutes, holds, or emergency diversions.