Uproar as Israel kills Lebanese journalist amid peace talks – Newspaper
Mourners stand in front of a portrait of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Wednesday, during her funeral in Baisariyeh.—Reuters • Beirut calls action a ‘war crime’, vows to seek international justice• Rights groups demand accountability, say intentional targeting of civilians is illegal• Attack overshadows new round of negotiations BEIRUT: […]
Football fans not enthused by suggestion of Iran-Italy swap – Sport
MILAN: The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from fans of Italy’s national football team on Thursday, with the Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel. Donald Trump’s US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial […]
CJP Afridi openly opposes Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting for judges’ transfer – Pakistan
• In letter to commission, Justice Afridi warns move will set ‘undesirable and potentially far-reaching precedent’• Fears it will ‘erode public confidence’ in judiciary’s independence and stability• Last year, he described transfer of three judges to IHC from different provinces under Article 200 as something to be ‘rejoiced’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya […]