Blast in Afghan capital leaves two Chinese citizens critically injured
WEB DESK: A deadly blast at a restaurant in central Kabul on Monday caused multiple casualties, leaving two Chinese citizens critically injured. The explosion occurred...
Putin receives US invitation to join Gaza Peace Council
WEB DESK: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the “Board of Peace,” a new...
Clash Among Rebel Groups in Colombia Leaves Nearly 27 Dead
WEB DESK: A clash between rival leftist rebel groups in Colombia’s Amazon has left 27 dead, the groups split from the FARC guerrilla force after...
India’s economic reforms are a failure of Modi government; Wall Street Journal
WEB DESK: The Wall Street Journal delivered a sharp critique of the Indian government, accusing it of pursuing weak and inconsistent economic reforms under Prime...
Kuwait plans to close private schools in residential areas
WEB DESK: Kuwait has unveiled plans to close all private schools operating within residential areas by the end of 2028. This decision stems from growing...
Bangladesh cricket board fires Nazmul Islam over controversial comments
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has terminated the appointment of Board Director Nazmul Islam after he made provocative remarks. In response, Bangladeshi cricketers announced...
India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions
ISLAMABAD: India has reportedly shut down a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir, a territory it administers, following controversy over the admission of a significant...
US to halt visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, says State Department
WASHINGTON: The Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend processing immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries, as part of an...
Iran confiscates hundreds of starlink satellite devices amid internet crackdown
WEB DESK: In a recent move, Iranian authorities have seized hundreds of Starlink satellite internet devices, escalating their efforts to control online access amid ongoing...
Trump warns Iran of ‘strong action’ if protesters hanged
WEB DESK: United States President Donald Trump warned of a strong response if Iranian authorities carried out executions as part of their crackdown on a...
Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 25
WEB DESK: A train in northeastern Thailand derailed on Wednesday when a construction crane fell onto three carriages, killing 25 and injuring around 80, according...
U.S. launches new air defense coordination unit at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
DOHA: In a move to bolster regional security, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), in collaboration with allied nations, has inaugurated a new coordination facility...
Ukraine-Russia war: Russia launches major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities
WEB DESK: Russian forces carried out their most intense missile assault of the year on Ukraine early Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four people...
U.S. urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately
WEB DESK: The United States has issued an urgent warning, advising its citizens in Iran to leave immediately as protests escalate and security risks grow....
School resumes in tents under shadow of Gaza’s ‘yellow line’
WEB DESK: Toulin Al-Hindi, 7, attends school in the freezing cold on the floor of a crowded tent, her lessons disrupted by nearby gunfire and...
Saudi Arabia’s oldest man dies at 142, leaving 134 children and grandchildren
WEB DESK: Saudi Arabia’s oldest known man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at the age of 142, according to local media...
Wildfires in south Argentina rip through nearly 15,000 hectares, threatening communities
WEB DESK: Forest fires in southern Argentina have devastated over 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) within a week, according to local authorities. However, some respite arrived...
India’s Relations with Bangladesh Strain Ahead of Elections
WEB DESK: Political tensions between India and Bangladesh have escalated from diplomatic disputes to trade restrictions and now a brewing sports boycott. Relations, tied by...
OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”
JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has sharply criticised Israel over its decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, describing the move as...
China, Russia and Iran launches week-long joint naval drill off the coast of South Africa
WEB DESK: China, Russia and Iran have launched a week-long joint naval drill off the coast of South Africa, an exercise the host nation says...
Russia executes major offensive on Ukraine using Oreshnik Hypersonic Missiles
WEB DESK: Last night, Russia launched a large-scale offensive targeting multiple locations across Ukraine, deploying drones, conventional missiles, and the sophisticated Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile....
Airlines Cancel Dozens of Flights Between Gulf States and Iran Amid Protests
WEB DESK: Flight cancellations surged on Friday between Gulf states and Iran, with at least 42 services grounded amid ongoing unrest in Iran. Flydubai scrapped...
Khamenei comments on Iran’s protests, urging Trump to concentrate on issues within US
WEB DESK: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has delivered an intense condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of bearing responsibility for Iranian...
Trump Withdraws US From 66 International Organizations, Including Pivotal Climate Treaties
WEB DESK: President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing withdrawal of the United States from sixty-six international organizations. Trump justified the withdrawals by...
Azerbaijan’s President rules out sending troops to Gaza
WEB DESK: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has explicitly stated that his country will not send military forces to the Gaza Strip under any peacekeeping...
Naqvi seeks China’s AI technologies to strengthen counterterrorism efforts
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Chinese Ministry of Public Security’s headquarters, where he was cordially welcomed by...
Two Pakistani Muslims elected as mayor and deputy mayor in Cambridge US, marking a historic first
WEB DESK: In a groundbreaking political shift, the top leadership positions in Cambridge have been filled by members of the Pakistani American community. Following the...
Intense heatwave grips Australia’s southern states, fans bushfires
WEB DESK: Southern Australia endured an intense heatwave on Wednesday, with temperatures surging past 40 degrees Celsius in several cities. The extreme heat prompted health...
Indian PM Narendra Modi Is Not Happy With Me’ Over High US Tariffs; Says Donald Trump
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dissatisfied with heightened US tariffs tied to India’s purchase of Russian...
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Yields No Evidence of Alien Signals, Say Scientists
WEB DESK: Researchers from the Breakthrough Listen project have concluded that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shows no signs of extraterrestrial technology, despite an extensive search...
Flash floods kill at least 14 in Indonesia
WEB DESK: At least 14 people have died and four remain missing after flash floods struck North Sulawesi province in Indonesia, as prolonged heavy rain...
Venezuela’s Maduro faces first US court appearance after capture
WEB DESK: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted leader, appeared in a New York court facing drug charges after a dramatic U.S. operation led to his capture...
Russia advises its citizens against traveling to Venezuela
WEB DESK: Russia’s Embassy in Caracas on Monday issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Venezuela “unless absolutely necessary.” The advisory,...
Ten convicted for online harassment of France’s first lady
WEB DESK- A Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she...
Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership for peace, prosperity
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have reiterated that their long-standing partnership plays a crucial role in ensuring peace, stability, and shared prosperity at both regional and...
Bangladesh rules out playing T20 world cup matches in India
DHAKA: Bangladesh has decided not to play its T20 World Cup matches in India, following the release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman by his Indian Premier...
Wall Street Journal report on Narendra Modi, India’s Hindutva Identity
WASHINGTON: A detailed report published by The Wall Street Journal has raised serious concerns about the state of democracy, secularism, and minority rights in India...
US launchs military action against Venezuela
WEB DESK: The United State of America has launched military action against Venezuela, President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,...
KSA to convene talks on Yemen’s southern issue
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced plans to host an inclusive conference focused on Yemen’s southern question, responding to an appeal from Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President...
Pakistan–US cooperation focused on promoting global peace: Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, stated on Friday that Pakistan has consistently contributed to international peace and security, emphasizing...
Pakistan to showcase mineral potential at Riyadh Forum
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has met Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation,...
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
WEB DESK: On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States stands ready to intervene if Iran resorts to shooting or violently suppressing...
Switzerland: Estimated 40 fatalities in fire at Crans-Montana Ski Resort during new year celebrations
GENEVA: At least 40 individuals are believed to have lost their lives, with roughly 100 others injured, following a devastating fire at a bustling bar...
Protests in Iran Turn violent, leading to the death of a paramilitary member
TEHRAN: The ongoing protests in Iran have taken a violent turn, resulting in the death of a security personnel. According to official Iranian media reports,...
2025, An year of crises for India; Financial Times
WEB DESK: A report from the Financial Times portrays 2025 as a turbulent year for India, marked by military friction with Pakistan, economic vulnerabilities, currency...
‘Many dead and injured’ in blast at bar in Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana
WEB DESK: An explosion at a bar in the upscale Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana has claimed several lives and left many injured, according to...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York, takes his oath on historic Quran
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran. The first Muslim and South...
Ayaz Sadiq meets Indian foreign minister Jaishankar in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD: In an uncommon display of diplomacy following the May conflict between Pakistan and India, senior leaders from both nations encountered one another in Dhaka...
Ayaz Sadiq pays a visit to Khaleda Zia’s residence to offer condolences
WEB DESK: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq visited the residence of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday. During his visit, he...
Bangladesh first female PM Khaleda Zia’s funeral today
WEB DESK: Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, will be laid to rest in Dhaka today. Funeral prayers will take place near Parliament House,...