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A United States court judge on Monday partially granted Luigi Mangione’s bid to ‌prevent evidence found in his backpack during his arrest from being admitted at his murder trial for allegedly assassinating a health insurance executive in Manhattan. Mangione, 28, is accused of gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Midtown sidewalk in December 2024. Public officials condemned the brazen killing, but ​it became emblematic of some Americans’ antipathy towards health insurance industry practices and rising costs. Mangione has pleaded not guilty ​in state court to all charges. His trial is set to begin on September 8 and is ⁠expected to last six weeks. The ruling is a legal boost for Mangione, although prosecutors say they have ample evidence of his ​guilt. Justice Gregory Carro granted Mangione's request to suppress some of the evidence found in his backpack during his arrest in Pennsylvania, ​ruling police unlawfully searched the bag without a ...

Sindh and other parts of Pakistan face a severe shortage of spinal surgery facilities. As a result, patients with spinal fractures, slipped discs, and other serious conditions often cannot access timely or specialized care in public hospitals. No neuro spinal surgeons are formally posted in government hospitals, and spinal cases are generally managed by neurosurgeons when available. At present, only around 15 neurosurgeons are working across roughly eight teaching hospitals in Karachi and Sindh. These surgeons handle spinal cases alongside other responsibilities. District hospitals, especially in rural areas, lack even basic facilities for brain and spine treatment. As a result of this gap in infrastructure, patients from rural Sindh are forced to travel to Karachi’s major hospitals or expensive private hospitals for treatment. Even in Karachi, access to dedicated neuro spinal services remains very limited, and many facilities are not fully equipped to manage complex spinal...

EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the US, China, and Russia all prefer a fragmented Europe because a united EU represented a geopolitical force capable of challenging major powers. Speaking at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, on Sunday, Kallas said the EU's collective strength was precisely why external powers had sought to undermine it. “They don’t like the European Union; that’s very clear,” she said. “If we stick together, if we operate together, then we are equal powers; we are strong.” Read More: EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers Her remarks came as European leaders grappled with uncertainty over Washington’s long-term commitment to European security. She argued that dealing with individual European countries was easier for global powers than negotiating with the bloc as a whole, describing efforts to cultivate bilateral ties as part of a wider “divide-and-con...

The recent tensions between US, Israel, and Iran have shown the importance of a balanced and principled approach. Throughout this crisis, Pakistan has tried to play the role of a responsible country, urging restraint and pushing for dialogue, while avoiding any moves that could make things worse. Islamabad hasn't taken sides for the sake of bloc politics. Instead, it focused on de-escalation, regional stability, and sticking to international law. This helped build trust in Pakistan’s diplomatic approach. Pakistan has always backed the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and continue to do so: Pakistan supports an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders. It’s not just politics for us. This stance comes from a place of principle: we believe in doing what’s right, legal, and in line with what the world considers just, rather than getting swayed by short-term political pressures. Pakistan is a firm believer of th...

A day after a clip showing perceived brusqueness by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari towards party MNA Shazia Marri went viral on social media, PPP spokesperson herself on Friday termed it a one-off interaction that could not be viewed in isolation. The PPP chairman had addressed a press conference after the party’s parliamentary meeting at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Thursday. Although the session lasted nearly half an hour, the brief exchange — lasting only a few seconds — drew significant attention online. The exchange took place during the press conference when a journalist asked Bilawal about comments attributed to federal ministers suggesting that education, health and other subjects, particularly the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), be returned to the Centre under a proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment. Several subjects, including education and health, were devolved to the provinces un...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in the autumn this year at the invitation of President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang made the announcement when briefing the press on the just-concluded Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing. He called on the two sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions and exchanges between the two heads of state, foster a favourable atmosphere and build up more outcomes. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang made the announcement when briefing the press on the just-concluded Xi-Trump meeting… pic.twitter.com/voH0IK72N8 — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) May 15, 2026 On his two-day visit, Trump on ​Thursday ​invited Xi to ​the White House ​for ​a visit on ‌September ⁠24 during a state ​banque...