‘Illegal, unacceptable’: Pakistan, 13 other nations condemn Somaliland’s announcement of opening embassy in Jerusalem – Pakistan
Pakistan, along with 13 other nations, on Sunday condemned the “illegal and unacceptable step” of the so-called Somaliland opening a “purported” embassy in occupied Jerusalem, terming it an “infringement on the legal and historical status of Jerusalem,” the Foreign Office (FO) said. Somaliland is a breakaway region of Somalia. In December 2025, Israel became the […]
Sindh govt now declares 3-day Eidul Azha holiday, announces WFH on May 29 – Pakistan
The Sindh government has announced a three-day Eidul Azha holiday from May 26 to 28, in correction of an earlier notification of a four-day holiday, which included Friday. The decision is in line with the federal government’s announcement of a three-day public holiday from Tuesday to Thursday to mark Eidul Azha. In a corrigendum dated […]
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China has sent astronauts to its space station nearly a dozen times amid a growing US-China lunar race Astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying, who is the first astronaut from Hong Kong, wave during a see-off ceremony before taking part in the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission to China’s Tiangong space station, at Jiuquan Satellite […]
PM Shehbaz showcases agri, IT, SEZs, mines and minerals as key areas for Pak-China cooperation – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday highlighted four key areas with immense potential for bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and China. The premier landed in Hangzhou on Saturday, kicking off his four-day official visit to China. He will also visit Beijing, where he is expected to meet the top Chinese leadership. Addressing the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business Investment […]
5 Palestinians killed, 5 injured by Israeli fire in Gaza
Casualties include 3 members of same family amid Tel Aviv’s daily breaches of ongoing truce A mourner reacts during the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a house, according to medics, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, May 24, 2026. REUTERS Five Palestinians, including three members […]
Heatstroke kills 16 in southern India as temperatures climb – World
At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said on Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers but years of scientific research have found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent […]
Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war’s biggest attacks on Kyiv
Russia’s overnight barrage killed 4 and wounded 80+ in Ukraine, damaging homes and schools A resident sits at a site of a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one […]
At least 14 killed in Quetta shuttle train blast: Balochistan govt – Pakistan
QUETTA: At least 14 people were killed and several others were injured after a blast tore through a shuttle train in Quetta on Sunday morning, the Balochistan government said. State-run APP, citing railway authorities, said the shuttle train was heading from Quetta Cantonment to the railway station when it was targeted near Chaman Phatak shortly […]
Several killed in Quetta shuttle train blast; Balochistan govt condemns terrorist attack – Pakistan
QUETTA: The Balochistan government confirmed several lives were lost after a blast tore through a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Sunday morning. State-run APP, citing railway authorities, said the shuttle train was heading from Quetta Cantonment to the railway station when it was targeted near Chaman Phatak shortly after 8am. The nature […]
Arijit Singh praises Atif Aslam, Shafqat Amanat Ali during Abu Dhabi concert
Indian singer Arijit Singh drew praise across social media, including from Pakistani fans, after he spoke warmly about fellow musicians Atif Aslam and Shafqat Amanat Ali during a recent concert in Abu Dhabi. During the performance, Singh covered Atif’s popular song Pehli Nazar Mein from the Bollywood film Race (2008). Midway through the set, he paused to […]