Gueye double keeps Senegal’s World Cup hopes alive
TORONTO: Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday. Senegal also boosted their chances of progressing to the last 32 as one of the eight […]
Another group of Iranian sailors from vessel seized by US arrives in Pakistan – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said 22 Iranian crew members of a tanker earlier seized by the United States have arrived in Pakistan. On April 13, during the US-Iran war, Washington imposed a naval blockade and would target and board oil tankers and other vessels trying to enter or leave […]
Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days The Palestinian group Hamas said Friday that consultations are ongoing with mediators to reach understandings that would ensure the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Discussions are continuing among Hamas, Palestinian factions, and mediators, including Türkiye, Egypt, […]
5.1-magnitude quake jolts parts of Balochistan – Pakistan
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Balochistan on Friday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In a press release, the PMD said the quake’s epicentre was 60 kilometres northeast of Kohlu and that it was felt in the Zhob, Barkhan and Rakhni areas. PMD further said that the quake occurred at 4:48pm at a […]
Mourners observe Ashura across the country amid elaborate security arrangements – Pakistan
Elaborate security arrangements have been made countrywide today as scores of mourners take out Muharram 10 processions in observance of Yaum-i-Ashura. Yaum-i-Ashura is observed every year with mourning processions and religious gatherings to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. The central procession in Karachi […]
‘Summer is getting unbearable’: Tracking heat in one of New Delhi’s poorest areas – World
Durga Devi finds no relief after a day working in New Delhi’s sweltering summer, because her poorly ventilated home radiates trapped heat, leaving her bedroom as hot as 45 degrees at night. Campaigners are now documenting conditions in this densely packed area of India’s capital, home to some of the country’s poorest people, hoping to […]
New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
People attend a rally outside of El Museo Del Barrio for the final public hearing and vote of New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board on rent-stabilized apartments, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2026. Photo: Reuters A New York City housing board voted on Thursday to freeze rents for about 1 million regulated apartments […]
Four bodies bearing bullet wounds found inside ambulance in KP’s Bannu – Pakistan
BANNU: Four bodies bearing bullet wounds were found inside an ambulance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu on Friday, police said. Police sources told Dawn that the ambulance was found at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Circular Road and initial investigation showed that the four men, who appeared to be middle-aged, were killed after unidentified attackers opened […]
President Zardari gives assent to finance bill outlining budget for FY2026-27 – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent on Friday to the Finance Bill, 2026, which outlines the budget for the upcoming fiscal year with an outlay of Rs17.5718.8 trillion. “President Asif Ali Zardari has assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, relating to the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27,” a post on the Presidency’s X […]
Israel, Lebanon split over south withdrawal in Washington talks
Talks stall as Israel refuses full withdrawal from south, Lebanon demands complete pullout Israeli milltary personnel. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY The US State Department announced on Friday that the fifth round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations in Washington had been extended by one day after media reports said that talks failed to bridge a deepening rift over the […]