Harris pushes for open mics while Trump threatens to withdraw from debate over ‘bias’
Listen to article WASHINGTON: The campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed on Monday over next month’s US presidential debate, with the vice president’s team seeking a return to open microphones while her Republican rival threatened to pull out entirely, suggesting the previously agreed-upon ABC network was biased. “Why would I do the Debate against Kamala […]
Balochistan rocked by violence as gunmen kill 40 in separate attacks; 21 terrorists eliminated – Pakistan
At least 40 people were killed in separate shootings and grenade attacks across Balochistan, officials said on Monday, while 21 terrorists were eliminated and several others were injured as security forces responded to the violence. Armed men launched attacks on Levies and police stations in Mastung, Kalat, Pasni, and Suntsar late Sunday night, resulting in […]
Torrential rains lash Karachi, heavy showers continue across the city
Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunder, poured down across Karachi on Monday night, affecting various parts of the city. The downpour, which began late in the evening, intensified with strong gusts of wind that lasted for several minutes. According to Express News, the downpour hit several areas, including Gulistan-e-Johar, Rashid Minhas Road, North […]
Lahore court discharges suspect in UK riots disinformation case – Pakistan
A Lahore court on Monday discharged a man in a case of allegedly fuelling the recent anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots in the UK through disinformation. More than a week after the UK witnessed widespread riots in the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport, law enforcement agencies began probing claims that […]
China’s military conducts armed and joint police patrols near Myanmar border
China’s military said on Monday it had organised army units and joint air-ground police patrols near the Myanmar border to maintain security and stability as fighting between Myanmar’s ruling junta and rebel forces escalates. The patrols will focus on Ruili, Zhenkang and other frontline areas, the military said in a statement. The Southern Theater of […]
Palestine to pursue BRICS membership after Russia summit
Listen to article Palestine is expected to submit its application to join the BRICS, a group of emerging economies, after its upcoming summit in October in the city of Kazan, southwestern Russia. Russian state news agency TASS quoted the Palestinian ambassador to Moscow, Abdel Hafiz Nofal, as saying that Palestine will lodge its application for joining BRICS […]
Kuwait secures 15-year natural gas supply deal with Qatar
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s state oil giant on Monday announced a 15-year deal for the supply of natural gas from Qatar, without disclosing the cost of the agreement. QatarEnergy will supply three million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) a year under the deal, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said in a statement. “This second long-term […]
Taliban pledges ‘gentle’ enforcement of new morality law amid global concern
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said on Monday that a recently ratified morality law would be enforced “gently”, after the international community and Afghans voiced concern over new restrictions. Women must cover completely and not raise their voices in public, according to a 35-article law announced on Wednesday by the justice ministry. It imposes wide-ranging stipulations […]
China’s PLA Ground Forces Commander meets PM, affirms strong strategic ties
ISLAMABAD: General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, reaffirming the deep and strategic relationship between the two nations. Prime Minister Shehbaz extended a warm welcome to General Li, emphasising that Pakistan and China are “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners” and trusted […]
PTI approaches SC to enforce ruling on reserved seats eligibility
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seeking the enforcement of a ruling that confirmed the party’s eligibility for reserved seats in parliament. This move follows a significant July 12 verdict that favoured PTI, potentially threatening the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which could lose its […]