France will recognise Palestinian state: President Emmanuel Macron
PARIS: France will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. “True to its historic commitment...
Legendary WWE superstar Hulk Hogan passes away at 71
WEB DESK: The legendary wrestler, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was transported via ambulance but has since been confirmed dead at age 71....
Russian passenger plane crashes in country’s far east, all 50 on board dies
Moscow: A Russian passenger plane with 50 people on board has crashed in the country’s far east, leaving no survivors, according to preliminary information, local...
Ceasefire talks continue as Hamas sends formal response
Gaza: Hamas confirmed on Thursday that it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after more than two weeks of...
UN says Israel kill 1000 aid seekers,
GENEVA: The United Nations (UN) said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed...
World Whale and Dolphin Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Whale and Dolphin Day is being observed today. The day raises awareness about the issues facing these marine mammals. Whales are crucial...
India’s vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns from his position
NEW DELHI: India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his office. According to media reports, Dhankhar cited health issues as the reason for his...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to SDGs, calls for global financial reform
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s steadfast dedication to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting ongoing efforts...
Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus killing 19 injuring 50 others
DHAKA: At least 19 people were killed as a Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city...
Gaza’s hungry pay with their lives as toll reaches 93
Gaza: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces opened fire on crowds of Palestinians trying to collect humanitarian aid in the war-torn Palestinian territory, killing...
International Moon Day being observed today
Web Desk: International Moon Day is being observed on Sunday. It marks the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part...
Israel martyrs 116 in Gaza since dawn, including 38 at aid sites
Gaza: The Israeli military continued to pound the Gaza Strip, as at least 116 people were maryred across the enclave since dawn, including 38 who...
PAF’s JF-17C and C-130 Shine at RIAT 2025 in the UK
LONDON: Pakistan Air Force aircraft earned international acclaim at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025, one of the most prestigious air shows in the...
Trump Mentions Five Jets Downed in Recent India-Pakistan Escalation
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that as many as five fighter jets were shot down during the recent flare-up between India and Pakistan, which...
Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights through August 23
KARACHI: Pakistan has decided to extend its airspace restrictions on Indian airlines until August 23, maintaining the ban for another month. The Pakistan Civil Aviation...
Explosion at police training centre in California, USA
CALIFORNIA: An explosion at a police training center in Monterey Park, California, USA, has resulted in the death of at least three officers. According to...
At least 10 Palestinians killed in Israel strikes on Gaza since dawn
Gaza: At least 10 Palestinians have been matyred by Israeli fire in Gaza since dawn, medical sources in the territory have told Al Jazeera. Among...
Pakistan signs landmark railway agreement with Afghanistan, Uzbekistan to boost regional connectivity
KABUL: Pakistan has entered into a groundbreaking trilateral railway agreement with Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Thursday....
Extraordinarily rare, massive Mars rock piece on earth sells for $4.3m at auction
WEB DESK: An “unbelievably rare” piece of Mars the largest ever found on earth has sold at a New York auction for $4.3 million (£3.2...
Horrific fire in hypermarket of Iraq leaves at least 60 people dead, 11 others missing
Baghdad: A massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 60 people dead and 11 others missing, the...