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Supreme Court upholds death sentences of Chotu gang members

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentences awarded to members of the notorious ‘Chotu’ gang, rejecting a set of appeals. The gang, which operated in the riverine area of Rajanpur, was infamous for kidnapping for ransom, extortion, dacoities and murder. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and also comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, heard the appeals filed by gang leader Ghulam Rasool alias Chotu, as well as Ishaq...

Supreme Court lets Louisiana redistricting ruling take effect immediately

Politics Supreme Court lets Louisiana redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry words between Alito and Jackson By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh May 4, 2026 / 10:36 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congress...

Council of Islamic Ideology has no authority to rule on criminal liability: IHC

• Verdict authored by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani declares Council’s 2025 opinion against Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza ‘null and void’• Judgement says advisory body overstepped its constitutional mandate under Articles 229 and 230 ISLAMABAD: In a landmark verdict, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has no legal authority to issue opinions on the criminal culpability of individuals. In a detailed order written prior to his transfer to the Lahore Hi...

PETER VAN ONSELEN: Jim Chalmers shamelessly lies to Australia then lectures the country about 'trust'. Here's a truth bomb for you, Jim!

PETER VAN ONSELEN: Jim Chalmers shamelessly lies to Australia then lectures the country about 'trust'. Here's a truth bomb for you, Jim!By PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:31, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 03:31, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Senate hopeful with Nazi-linked tattoo makes bizarre promise to get arrested if Democrats don't win midterms

Senate hopeful with Nazi-linked tattoo makes bizarre promise to get arrested if Democrats don't win midtermsBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 03:30, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 03:30, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Missiles fly as Hormuz tensions come to a head

• US says destroyed ‘several Iranian boats’ after Iran claims strike on warship in Hormuz• Trump warns Iranian forces will be ‘blown off the face of earth’ if they try to intercept US vessels• Fire at UAE port after drone attack, three Indian nationals hurt; Korean ship damaged in strait• Shipping group says transit through strait ‘still not possible’• Iran says US ceasefire proposal ‘under review’• Dar, Cooper discuss situation WASHINGTON/DUBAI: After weeks of simmering tensions, hostilities br...

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Election results 2026 LIVE: Uncertainty in Tamil Nadu despite big TVK win; focus shifts to CM face in Bengal

Election results 2026 LIVE: After the BJP won in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic victory and said that lotus has bloomed in the state. “From Gangotri to Ganga Sagar, the lotus has blossomed everywhere,” he said.

Saudi Arabia completes phase two of Arafat shading and cooling project at Mount Arafat for Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Mecca City and Holy Sites had completed the second phase of a shading and cooling project around Mount Arafat ahead of the 2026 Hajj season.The project expands the use of shaded and cooled areas for pilgrims to five times their size compared with last year, covering more than 272,000 square metres across both phases.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The second phase includes 18 canopies fitted with 36 misting f...

Did SIR exercise win West Bengal for the BJP?

So what really won West Bengal for the BJP? The answer is an extremely powerful anti-incumbency wave which has communal polarisation tailwinds.| India News

Assam verdict rejects political legacy, three ex-CMs' sons lose

Assam verdict rejects political legacy three exCMs sons lose

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Celebrities arrive at Met Gala amid backlash over tech billionaires' presence

The Met Gala got underway in New York City Monday night, but it wasn't without controversy. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.

The risks of Trump's plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. has launched President Trump's new "Project Freedom" operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.

2026 verdicts flag limits of dynastic politics

For regional parties, most of whom are also family-led enterprises, the message is sharper. It is a warning of how not to run their parties.| India News

South remains elusive for BJP despite big gains in other states. What data shows

The BJP has been working assiduously to expand its footprint south of the Vindhyas. In 2016, the party drew up a plan to overcome the barriers it faced.| India News

Imran exited controversial project in 2022

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict, which provided legal cover to the otherwise controversial One Constitution Avenue project, significantly boosted its market value and attracted around 70 new high-net-worth investors. Former prime minister Imran Khan was also among these investors, but sources told Dawn that the cricketer-turned politician had already sold his apartment (C11E) in 2022 and this property is now registered in the name of Shahid Naseer. The Supreme Court bench, headed b...

From house help to MLA: BJP's Kalita Majhi wins seat as saffron wave sweeps Bengal

From house help to MLA BJPs Kalita Majhi wins seat as saffron wave sweeps Bengal

Is Mets rookie Carson Benge figuring it all out?

DENVER — When the New York Mets needed him most Monday, Carson Benge was there.In New York’s 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies, it was Benge who kept the Rockies off the board with another outstanding catch in the outfield to take extra bases away from an opposing hitter. And it was Benge who broke down the door for the Mets offense against Tomoyuki Sugano, who had held New York hitless through five innings.Advertisement