Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government has released a British couple held for almost eight months on undisclosed charges. The family of a British couple who were...
Trump indicates effort to reclaim bagram airfield from Afghanistan
LONDON: During a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed efforts to regain control of Bagram...
World Athletics Championships: Trinidad and Tobago Wins Gold Medal in Javelin Throw
TOKYO: At the World Athletics Championships, Trinidad and Tobago’s athlete secured the gold medal in the javelin throw event. The final of the javelin throw...
Trump greeted by King Charles as he begins U.K. state visit in shadow of Epstein scandal
Web Desk: President Trump is the first second-term U.S. leader to be invited for a second official state visit to the U.K. The trip will...
Gratitude & Glory – Happy 75th Birthday, Modi Ji
WEB DESK: On the day of Mr. Narendra Modi’ s 75th Birthday, Here are ten reasons why Pakistan thanks you today and no doubt, your...
Hollywood legend Robert Redford passes away at 89
WEB DESK: Hollywood icon and activist Robert Redford died peacefully at his Utah home on Tuesday morning at the age of 89. Cindi Berger, representing...
ICC likely to reject PCB’s Petition to remove match referee from Asia Cup Panel
WEB DESK: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is anticipated to reject the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) plea to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the...
UN human rights chief urges Israel to halt Gaza ground offensive as evidence of War Crimes Mounts
GENEVA: The United Nations’ High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has strongly called on Israel to immediately cease its ground operations in Gaza City,...
Trump likely to extend deadline for TikTok sale or closure
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is anticipated to once again postpone the September 17 deadline for China’s ByteDance to divest its U.S. TikTok assets or face...
Arab, Islamic leaders meet in Doha after Israeli strikes on Qatar
Doha: Leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world are convening in Qatar to craft a joint response to Israel’s missile strikes on Doha last...
FBI announces arrest in Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that law enforcement has apprehended the individual responsible for the deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at...
UNGA to vote on Palestinian state today
New York: The UNGA is set to vote today on the establishment of a Palestinian state sans Hamas. The body will decide whether to back...
Qatar’s PM will visit US today to meet Trump over Israel attack on Doha
Doha: Qatar’s prime minister will meet top US officials on Friday and is expected to discuss an Israeli attack in Qatar and the status of...
UNSC condemns Israeli attack on Qatari capital Doha
New York: The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital Doha. The emergency meeting of the UNSC was held...
Shehbaz sharif condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha, vow to promote peace, unity
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, describing it as a “brazen act of aggression” and a “clear violation” of Qatar’s...
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another World Record
WEB DESK: The world-renowned football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal has achieved yet another world record. Portugal secured a 3-2 victory against Hungary in a...
Poland Intercepts drones in its airspace amid Russian attack on Ukraine
WEB DESK: In a significant escalation, Poland activated its own and NATO’s air defences on Wednesday to shoot down drones entering its airspace following a...
Very unhappy about the Israeli strike in Qatar: Trump
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very unhappy about every aspect” of the Israeli strike in Doha and would be giving a full...
Parliament burns in Nepal as protests force Prime Minister to quit
KATHMANDU: A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, young demonstrators defied a curfew and targeted symbols of the governing elite. Prime...
Spain blocks weapons transit to Israel, boosts Palestinian aid
Spain will increase pressure on Israel by banning Israel-bound ships and aircraft carrying weapons from calling at Spanish ports or entering Spanish airspace, Prime Minister...
Japan PM resigns after series of bruising election losses
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he had decided to resign, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a...
Trump claims India, Russia are ‘lost’ to China
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump suggested that India and Russia become “lost” to China following their recent meeting with Chinese President on Friday. Xi...
Kate Middleton’s incredible hair transformation! How she experimented with different looks over years
London: When the Princess of Wales stepped out yesterday with her new blonde post-holiday hair, the world took note. Kate, 43, looked stunning as she...
Israeli attacks leave 44 dead across Gaza on Friday
Gaza: At least 44 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Friday, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera....
China joins New York Declaration, reiterates stance on Palestine
Beijing: China has joined the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of a two-state solution, a...
In a first, EU official calls Israel’s Gaza war a genocide
Web Desk: A senior European Union official has declared Israel’s war on Gaza a genocide, marking the first time a member of the European Commission...
Italian Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Passes Away at 91
WEB DESK: Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has passed away at the age of 91, the Armani Group announced on Thursday. Throughout his...
Xi Jinping Reaffirms North Korea’s Vital Role in China’s Strategic Outlook During Kim Jong Un’s Visit
WEB DESK: On Thursday, President Xi Jinping assured North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that China’s commitment to North Korea’s significance remains steadfast. During their...
UN Urges Pakistan to Halt Refugee Expulsions Following Devastating Afghan Earthquake
ISLAMABAD: The UN refugee chief has called on Pakistan to pause its mass expulsions of Afghan refugees following a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that...
Pakistan dispatches 105 tons of emergency relief to support earthquake-stricken Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dispatched 105 tons of relief aid to assist the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. The relief aid dispatch ceremony...
US strike on Venezuela drug boat kills 11, confirms Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that American forces carried out a “kinetic” strike on a small boat allegedly smuggling drugs from Venezuela,...
World Skyscraper Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Skyscraper Day is being observed today. National Skyscraper Day provides the opportunity to learn more about the architects who commit a dream...
EU commits Rs350 million in aid for Pakistan flood victims
BRUSSELS: The European Union has announced a commitment of Rs350 million in humanitarian aid to assist communities in Pakistan devastated by recent floods. The aid...
Rescuers race to remote areas after Afghan quake death toll climbs to 1,124
Kabul: The death toll in Afghanistan’s earthquake has risen to 1,124, the Afghan Red Crescent Society, a humanitarian group working in the region, said on...
Israeli attacks martyr 30 Palestinians in fresh Gaza attacks
Gaza: At least 17 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of Tuesday, hospital sources told Al Jazeera....
EU to strengthen satellite defences against GPS Jamming, says defence commissioner
BRUSSELS: The European Union plans to enhance its satellite infrastructure by launching more satellites into low Earth orbit to bolster defenses against GPS disruptions, according...
Strong eartquake claims 622 people lives in Afghanistan
KABUL: Around 622 people were killed and more than 1,500 injured in an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried...
Hamas spox Abu Obedia ‘likely’ martyred in Israeli strike
Gaza: Hamas spokesperson Abu Obedia has been targeted and “likely” martyred in an Israeli strike, reported the Times of Israel. IDF and Shib Bet, in...
Turkish first lady offers support to Pakistan amid flood crisis
WEB DESK: Emine Erdoğan, Turkey’s First Lady, has voiced her strong support for the victims of the recent floods in Pakistan, urging the international community...
U.S. denies visas to Palestinian authority representatives for UN general assembly
WASHINGTON: The United States has announced that it will not grant visas to Palestinian Authority representatives to participate in next month’s United Nations General Assembly...
Pakistani runners Eye ‘seven star medal’ at historic Sydney marathon
KARACHI: The Sydney Marathon, scheduled for August 31, is set to become the seventh ‘ABB World Marathon Major,’ and Pakistani runners are determined to make...
Mexican senators clash during intense confrontation
WEB DESK:Tensions erupted among Mexican senators following a fiery debate over allegations that opposition factions called for U.S. military intervention against drug cartels. The confrontation...
Israel demolishes more than 1,500 homes in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City
Gaza: Israel has demolished more than 1,500 homes in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City since launching a ground offensive earlier this month, Gaza’s Civil...
Multiple injured in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis, Authorities Confirm
MINNEAPOLIS: A shooting took place on Wednesday at a Catholic school in Minneapolis during the first week of the new academic year, according to Minnesota...
12 Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks since morning
Gaza: Medical sources at hospitals across Gaza say at least a dozen people have been martyred in Israeli airstrikes since dawn, Al Jazeera reports. On...
Controversial US female politician sparks outrage by desecrating holy Quran and sharing video
TEXAS: A tragic incident involving the desecration of the Holy Quran has occurred in Texas, USA, Controversial US female politician sparks outrage by desecrating holy...
Gold rate hikes again in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.900 per tola across the According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold...
At least 20 martyred in fresh Israeli attacks on Gaza today
Gaza: At least 20 Palestinians have been matyref in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Friday morning, medical sources told Al Jazeera. The latest victims...
Trump alleges seven aircraft downed during India-Pakistan conflict
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump addressed the India-Pakistan tensions once again during a press briefing at the White House, also touching upon the Gaza crisis and...
Pakistan strongly opposes “Greater Israel” plan at OIC moot
JEDDAH: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that Israel’s Greater Israel plan threatens regional peace and Pakistan firmly rejects the proposal. Addressing...