Global South, Ukraine conflict and geopolitical tensions
Warmongers and rumour mills, it seems, are working overtime to convince their electorate in Europe and the US of the august nature of their support for Israel and Ukraine. In essence their statements on Ukraine and Israel betray the double-faced exceptionalism that stems from their national and block interests. Truth and letigimate interests of smaller […]
Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say – Pakistan
Pakistan’s health ministry has confirmed at least one case of the mpox virus in a patient who had returned from a Gulf country, it said on Friday, though they did not yet know the strain of the virus. Coordinator to Prime Minister for Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath addressed the urgency of the situation following […]
3 TTP terrorists killed, 1 injured in North Waziristan intelligence-based operation: ISPR – Pakistan
Three Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) terrorists were killed while one was injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan’s Razmak area, the military’s media wing confirmed on Friday. According to a press release from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was carried out after security forces were informed of the presence of terrorists in the area. […]
New US proposal sparks hope
DOHA: Ceasefire negotiations in Doha aimed at halting the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas were paused on Friday, with plans to resume talks next week. Despite progress, US President Joe Biden indicated that a final agreement had not yet been reached, stating, “we’re not there yet.” In a joint statement, the US, Qatar, and […]
‘Remarkable achievement’: COAS Munir lauds Arshad Nadeem for Olympic win – Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday lauded javelin champion Arshad Nadeem’s “remarkable achievement” of setting a new Olympic record and bringing a gold medal home, attributing it to the athlete’s “commitment, perseverance, and passion for excellence”, the military’s media wing said. The athlete hurled the country to its first single gold […]
Kamala Harris unveils tax cuts, affordable housing plans in first major economic speech
RALEIGH: Kamala Harris outlined proposals to cut taxes for most Americans, ban “price gouging” by grocers and boost affordable housing on Friday in her first major economy-focused speech as the Democratic presidential nominee. The US vice president traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss an agenda for her first 100 days in office if she wins the presidency, pledging […]
NA committee chief apologises after PTI’s Iqbal Afridi objects to woman’s attire – Pakistan
PTI MNA Muhammad Iqbal Afridi objected to a woman’s outfit during a meeting of a National Assembly standing committee, following which the panel’s chairman, Muhammad Idrees, apologised over the matter. Afridi objected to the attire of a high-ranking K-Electric official who attended the power division committee’s meeting today at Parliament House. The lawmaker said he […]
Mediterranean Sea hits record high temperature on Thursday, say Spanish researchers
MADRID: The Mediterranean Sea reached its highest temperature on record Thursday, Spanish researchers told AFP on Friday, breaking the record from July 2023. “The maximum sea surface temperature record was broken in the Mediterranean Sea yesterday… with a daily median of 28.90C,” Spain’s leading institute of marine sciences said. The previous record occurred on July […]
PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif announces drop in power tariffs for Punjab – Pakistan
Former prime minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Friday announced that the Punjab government will reduce per unit electricity prices to Rs14 per unit for consumer bills for August and September. Amid rising electricity bills, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) last week announced an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs2.56 per unit, […]
US woman arrested in ‘brazen scheme’ to steal Elvis’ Graceland estate
A Missouri woman was arrested on Friday for allegedly attempting to fraudulently seize ownership of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley, from the late singer’s family, according to the US Justice Department. According to South China Morning Post, Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, is facing federal charges of mail fraud and identity theft, which could […]