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...
5 Journalists, 20 People martyred in fresh Israeli attack on Al-Nasr Hospital
GAZA: Israeli forces carried out two attacks on Al-Nasr Hospital in Gaza, resulting in the martyrdom of 20 individuals, including 5 journalists. According to Arab...
Four journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital
Gaza: Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza has killed at least 15 people, including four journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters, Palestinian health...
Modi government’s aggressive Naval posture threatens regional peace and stability
New Delhi: The Modi-led BJP government’s escalating militarization of the Indian Ocean has raised serious concerns about regional peace and stability, as India’s naval build-up...
India to manufacture fighter Jet engines with French collaboration
WEB DESK: India is set to begin domestic production of fighter jet engines in partnership with a French company. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh revealed during...
America’s Most Beloved Judge, Frank Caprio, Passes Away at 88
WEB DESK: Judge Frank Caprio, widely celebrated as “America’s Nicest Judge” and a beloved star of Caught in Providence, has passed away at the age...
NDMA predicts more heavy rain in Karachi
KARACHI: The national Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert, warning of more heavy rain in Karachi According to the NDMA, more heavy...
Israel- France row over recognition of Palestine state flares
PARIS: A row between Israel and France over Paris’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state next month escalated to crisis level on Tuesday when Prime...
Hamas approves proposed ceasefire agreement
WEB DESK: Hamas has approved the ceasefire agreement presented by mediators from Egypt and Qatar. Sources revealed that under the proposed agreement, a 60-day ceasefire...
Large number of Sikhs cast votes in Khalistan referendum held in Washington DC
Washington: A large number of Sikhs cast their votes in ongoing referendum in Washington DC, the capital of the United States of America (USA). The...
Khalistan referendum will be held today in Washington
Washington: Khalistan referendum will be held today in Washington D.C, the capital of America. The US President Donald Trump through a letter penned to the...
Dozens injured after magnitude 6.0 quake strikes Indonesia
Jakarta: Dozens of people were injured after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck central Sulawesi, Indonesia, early on Sunday, the country’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said....
Trump says no summit deal with Putin over Ukraine war, talks were ‘very productive’
Alaska: US President Donald Trump said that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement to resolve Moscow’s war in Ukraine after...
Pakistan strongly condemns, rejects Netanyahu’s remarks regarding ‘Greater Israel’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the recent statement by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding “Greater Israel” and plans for the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza....
Pakistani embassies worldwide celebrate 78th Independence day with traditional Enthusiasm
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani diplomatic missions around the globe commemorated the 78th anniversary of independence through vibrant flag-raising ceremonies and activities that underscored the historical importance of...
Israel strikes continue martyring 8 Palestinians as Hamas leader lands in Cairo for truce talks
Gaza: Israeli planes and tanks kept bombarding eastern areas of Gaza City overnight, killing at least 11 people, witnesses and medics said on Tuesday, with...
Explosions at US steel plant in Clairton result in two fatalities, multiple Injured
WEB DESK: A series of explosions occurred at the Clairton Coke Works, a major US Steel facility near Pittsburgh, resulting in two deaths and injuring...
Air India to suspend Delhi-Washington services owing to closure of Pak’s air space
New Delhi: Air India said it would stop services between the capital cities of India and the US from September 1, citing aircraft shortage due...
16,000 Pakistanis jailed abroad; 10,290 in Saudi Arabia: NA told
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly told 13,852 prisoners held in 3 countries with which Pakistan has extradition deals The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that 15,953...
PM grieved as 6.1 earthquake hits Turkiye’s Balikesir province
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grief after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Balikesir province in western Turkiye late Sunday, causing loss of...
Indian police detain Rahul Gandhi during protest march
New Delhi: Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs were detained by the New Delhi Police during their protest march against the Election Commission,...
Australia to recognise Palestinian state at United Nations in September
Canberra: Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month’s United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds...
Israel martyrs four journalists in yet another attack on journalists in war-torn Gaza
CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israel’s military martyred four journalists belonging to Al Jazeera News including Anas Al Sharif 28 in a Gaza airstrike, rights advocates said he had...
Iran vows to block Azerbaijan-Armenia corridor
Tehran: Iran has warned it will prevent the creation of a planned transit corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenia, a key element...
Pakistan Hails Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Accord, Applauds US Mediation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a warm welcome to the peace accord reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia, calling it a pivotal moment for...
Netanyahu confirms Israeli arms support to India during operation sindoor
WEB DESK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly acknowledged that weapons supplied by Israel were utilized by India during “Operation Sindoor,” a cross-border military...
Israel’s Gaza takeover plan contrary to international law, ‘must be immediately halted,’ says UN rights chief
UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s top human rights official emphasized on Friday that the Israeli Government must not pursue a complete takeover of the besieged Gaza...
Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
Tel Aviv: Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a plan early on Friday to take control of Gaza City, as the country expands its military operations despite...
India exporters say 50pc Trump levy severe setback
New Dehli::Indian exporters warned that additional US tariffs risked making businesses “not viable” after President Donald Trump ordered steeper levies on Indian goods over New...
Israeli military opposes expansion of Gaza war, Increasing Pressure on Netanyahu
JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encountered opposition from the military leadership during a tense three-hour meeting over his plan to seize remaining parts of...
Modi to visit China after seven years amid rising US tensions
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China for the first time in more than seven years, signaling a potential easing...
Hizbollah slams Lebanon’s cabinet decision to disarm it
BEIRUT: Hezbollah has strongly opposed Lebanon’s cabinet decision to disarm the group, declaring it a “grave sin” and stating it will treat the decision as...
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Military Helicopter Crash in Ghana, 9 People Killed Including Minister of Defense
WEB DESK: Ghana’s ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other people,...
Cockroaches found on Air India flight
New Dehli: Air India said two of its passengers, who were travelling in a San Francisco-Mumbai flight, were relocated after they complained about the presence...
NASA to build nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030
US space agency Nasa will fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to US media. It is part of...
74 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli attacks
GAZA: The relentless Israeli military operations in Gaza show no signs of abating, as troops launched further strikes across various parts of the territory, resulting...
Bangladesh’s Interim leader announces general elections for February 2026
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, today announced that general elections will be held in February 2026, marking the completion of one year since the...