Hamas declines Gaza truce talks as Iran weighs attack on Israel
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Wednesday it would not take part in a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks slated for Thursday in Qatar, dimming hopes for a negotiated truce that Iranian sources say could hold back an Iranian attack on Israel. The US has said it expects indirect talks to go ahead as […]
A paradise not lost – Pakistan
Hope springs eternal. THE dichotomy often strikes with a jolting revelation that the 77-year journey of Pakistan mainly signifies the destiny of an adrift nation marching in the false direction from the word go. Over and above a dichotomy paradox, the collective wrong turn thus far culminating in the wrong side of history is dotted […]
Abu Dhabi named safest city in the world for eighth consecutive year
Listen to article Abu Dhabi has once again been crowned the safest city in the world and the most liveable city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to the latest Global Liveability Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Numbeo’s Global Rankings for 2024. This marks the eighth consecutive year that the […]
YouTube enhances live streams with expanded AI-driven topics
YouTube has provided additional details on its ongoing test of AI-generated live chat summaries, alongside expanding the reach of its illuminated subscription button and Super Chat engagement features in live streams. The company first introduced AI chat summaries in June, initially for regular videos, and is now extending this feature to live streams. “With AI-generated […]
Shaw to miss Man Utd’s first three Premier League games
LONDON: Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has suffered a fresh injury setback and will miss the opening three games of the season, the Premier League giants announced Tuesday. The England full-back has sustained a calf injury which United say will keep him out until next month’s international break. Shaw will now miss United’s Premier League […]
Thai court dismisses Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over cabinet appointment – World
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for appointing a former lawyer who served jail time to his cabinet, raising the spectre of more political upheaval and a reset of the governing alliance. Real estate tycoon Srettha becomes the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed by verdicts by the […]
President Zardari announces national awards for 104 Pakistanis, foreigners on Independence Day – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday announced the conferment of national awards for 104 Pakistanis and foreigners in recognition of their services, excellence, and sacrifices in their respective fields. The awards were announced on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and will be presented to the awardees at an investiture ceremony on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2025, […]
Five new faces to watch in Ligue 1
FRANCE: The new French Ligue 1 season begins on Friday when champions Paris Saint-Germain go to Le Havre on the opening night, with the Qatar-owned club starting a new era following the departure of Kylian Mbappe. With the superstar forward having moved on, AFP Sport picks out five new faces to watch in the 2024/25 […]
Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected in Karachi from 17 to 19 August
The Karachi division is likely to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms from 17 to 19 August, with the possibility of downpours in some areas, according to a monsoon alert issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The new weather system is expected to enter eastern Sindh on August 16 and gradually spread across the entire […]
Belgian woman abandoned in Islamabad after five days of alleged sexual assault
A Belgian woman was found abandoned in Islamabad’s G-6 area after allegedly being sexually assaulted for five days, according to police reports. The foreign national, whose hands and feet were bound, was left by unidentified individuals who fled the scene. The police were alerted by a resident who called the emergency helpline. In her initial […]