Gaza’s Ceasefire Brings Calm, But No Cash as Banks Reopen Empty
WEB DESK: The ceasefire in Gaza has provided a slight relief from the devastation caused by Israel’s airstrikes and blockade. However, a severe cash shortage...
US signs 10-year defense pact with India
WEB DESK: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the unprecedented strength of military ties between India and the United States after meeting with his Indian...
Saudi Arabia announces new amendments to Umrah visa rules
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia has announced a new policy for Umrah visas, reducing the time frame for entry from three months to one month, as...
Chinese President urges caution to avoid dangerous retaliation cycle after trump meeting
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has advised both China and the United States not to fall into a dangerous cycle of retaliation. According to international...
Russia conducts test of nuclear-capable poseidon super torpedo
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia successfully conducted a test of the Poseidon, a nuclear-powered super torpedo. Military analysts suggest this advanced weapon has...
Trump directs the Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons, ending a three-decade-long suspension.
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, stressing the need...
Iranian president offers mediation between Pakistan, Afghanistan
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended an offer to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan following the collapse of peace negotiations mediated by Qatar and...
Pakistan issues over 2100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India
ISLAMABAD: Over 2,100 Sikh pilgrims from India have been granted visas by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to join the birth anniversary celebrations...
Afghan national arrested after man stabbed to death and two people injured in London
WEB DESK: An Afghan national has been taken into custody following a fatal stabbing in west London, which left one man dead and two others,...
Trump once again takes credit for ending the India-Pakistan conflict.
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his assertion of averting an Indo-Pak conflict, stating that his warning to impose trade tariffs compelled both...
At least 12 killed in air crash on Kenyan coast
WEB DESK: At least 12 people were killed after a light aircraft crashed in Kenya’s coastal county of Kwale early Tuesday, local authorities said. The...
Pakistan Offers Karachi Port Access to Bangladesh to Boost Regional Trade
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, Pakistan has formally offered Bangladesh access to its Karachi Port. The proposal was made during the...
Meta AI launches urdu version for Pakistani users, Introduces new digital initiatives
WEB DESK: Meta, the global technology giant, has officially rolled out Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in making...
International forces deployed in Gaza May include Pakistani troops: Israeli Newspaper
WEB DESK: An Israeli newspaper has claimed that Pakistani soldiers could be part of the international force deployed in Gaza. According to the Israeli publication...
Trump Receives Royal Welcome In Japan
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday to a royal reception, marking another stage in his five-day Asia tour focused on...
Germany On Alert: Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Germany
WEB DESK: Germany has culled more than 400,000 poultry as bird flu cases continue to rise across the country, authorities said. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute...
Pakistan rejects Taliban’s proposal to relocate TTP during Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL: The second phase of dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul after nearly nine hours of intense discussions. According to insiders,...
Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
WEB DESK: Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to Asia. Speaking to reporters, the...
Field Marshal Asim Munir praises Egypt’s role in regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during a visit to Cairo. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, emphasizing...
All clocks in the UK will be turned back by one hour today.
WEB DESK: Clocks across the UK will be set back by one hour today, marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter in...
Thailand mourns as beloved Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93
WEB DESK: Thailand is in mourning after the royal palace announced the passing of former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn...
20 killed as bus catches fire after collision in India
WEB DESK: At least 20 people lost their lives, and several others sustained burn injuries today when a bus caught fire after colliding with a...
“we stand ready” to talk Trade with U.S, Carney Says
WEB DESK: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that Canada is ready to resume trade negotiations with the United States once Washington is...
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee holds key meetings in Maldives
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is currently on an official visit to the Maldives, where he held discussions...
Israel’s plan to occupy the West Bank is a threat to the peace process: US Secretary of State
WEB DESK: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concerns that Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank could seriously endanger the peace process....
Snapchat launches free open-prompt AI lens for US users
WEB DESK: Snapchat has introduced its first open-prompt AI Lens, called the ‘Imagine Lens,’ available free of charge to users in the United States. Previously...
Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan appointed as Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti
RIYADH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan as the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, following a proposal by Crown...
Pakistan firmly denounces the actions taken by Israel in the West Bank.
Islamabad: Pakistan stongly condemns Israel’s move to expand its so-called “sovereignty” over parts of the Occupied West Bank, including illegal Israeli settlements, through a draft...
Trump imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies, sparking concerns in India.
WEB DESK: U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies in a significant policy shift addressing Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine....
International Court of Justice urges Israel to facilitate UN Aid, meet basic needs of Gaza residents
THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest legal authority, issued an advisory opinion on Wednesday, emphasizing that Israel has a...
Romanian Air Chief pays tribute to Pakistan Air Force for its outstanding success against Indian aggression
WEB DESK: Romania’s Air Chief, Lieutenant General Leonard Gabriel Baraboi, lauded the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its remarkable achievements in countering Indian aggression during...
Trump asks Modi to avoid war with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that war with Pakistan is avoided, emphasizing...
35 killed, dozens injured after gasoline tanker explosion in Nigeria
WEB DESK: At least 35 people were killed and 46 others injured after a gasoline-laden tanker crashed and exploded in Niger State, central Nigeria. The...
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy officially in Prison, marking 1st in France
WEB DESK: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered La Sante prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin serving a five-year sentence for allegedly conspiring to...
Trump Maintains Gaza Ceasefire Despite Israeli Strikes
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump asserted that the ceasefire in Gaza remains intact, even as Israel conducted strikes in the territory and both sides exchanged...
Veteran Indian actor Govardhan Esrani passes away at 84
MUMBAI: Renowned Indian actor Govardhan Esrani, a legendary figure in Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 84. According to Indian media reports,...
Ashab Irfan of Pakistan wins vancouver men’s open 2025, secures maiden PSA title
VANCOUVER: Pakistani squash player Ashab Irfan, aged 21, has claimed his first PSA World Tour victory by winning the Richardson Wealth Men’s Vancouver Open 2025,...
Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
WEB DESK: New Delhi, India’s capital, was engulfed in a dense and toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16...
Zimbabwe’s ruling party backs plan to prolong Mnangagwa’s Presidency to 2030
WEB DESK: Zimbabwe’s governing party, ZANU-PF, has endorsed a proposal to amend the country’s constitution in order to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in...
Israel suspends humanitarian aid to Gaza as ceasefire faces first major test
TEL AVIV: Israel announced on Sunday that the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza has been suspended “until further notice”, as fighting flared in the...
Pakistan to launch first hyperspectral satellite from China today
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to achieve a major breakthrough in its space program with the launch of its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, scheduled for today...
Dozens of mourners injured at Odinga memorial in Kenya, Red Cross official says
WEB DESK: Several mourners were injured on Saturday during a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, with some in critical condition transported to...
White House Fires Off Childish Insults Over Trump’s Putin Summit
WEB DESK: The White House addressed questions regarding Trump’s upcoming summit with Putin in Budapest in its usual manner, delivering what many considered trivial and...
Dubai health unveils AI-Driven virtual ICU pilot at GITEX 2025
DUBAI: Dubai Health has launched a pioneering pilot initiative for a Virtual Intensive Care Unit (ICU), leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize critical care through continuous...
Saudi Arabia in talks with US for defence pact
WEB DESK: The Financial Times has revealed that Saudi Arabia is in talks with the United States over a potential defense agreement, which may be...
Egypt raises fuel prices for the second time this year
WEB DESK: Egypt increased fuel prices by around 12 percent on Friday, a step likely to drive up the costs of goods and services across...
Mystery as tiny Picasso painting vanishes before show
Web Desk: In Spain, a remarkable painting by the legendary artist Pablo Picasso has mysteriously vanished before making it to an exhibition. As reported, the...
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visits US, strengthens maritime security
Admiral Naveed Ashraf's US visit focused on maritime cooperation, regional security, and defense ties. He met senior officials, visited the National Defense University, and addressed...
I was tortured, beaten and starved by Israel: Greta Thunberg
WEB DESK: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has alleged mistreatment by Israeli authorities following her arrest aboard an aid flotilla attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza....
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov.
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov. 25, according to an official notification “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian...