Germany dumped out by Paraguay
FOXBOROUGH: Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday. It marks the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into a shock lead […]
At least 1,719 dead in Venezuela twin earthquakes as hope fades of finding survivors – World
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela five days ago has risen to at least 1,719, National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday. Rodriguez added that 5,034 people were injured in the quakes, which left tens of thousands of people missing. Hopes of finding survivors more than four days after the […]
South Africa repatriations top 25,000
. JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure. The outflows come as thousands seek to leave over safety fears after citizen-led groups issued an unofficial ultimatum for undocumented foreigners to exit the country […]
OGDCL commences oil production from well in Sindh’s Sanghar district – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, said on Monday that it had successfully commenced oil production from its Bobi Deep-1 well in the Bobi and Dhamraki mining lease area in Sindh’s Sanghar district. In a statement, the state-run producer said the well was currently producing 2,000 […]
PMD forecasts nationwide monsoon rainfall from first week of July – Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday that a fresh monsoon spell was set to begin in the country from the first week of July. Monsoon rains fall across the region from June to September, offering respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing water supplies. However, heavy downpours also trigger deadly […]
Arif Habib Consortium takes over PIA management as govt formally completes privatisation process
PIA says the transition marks ‘bold new chapter of modernisation and global excellence’ for the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Monday that it officially transitioned to new management under PIA Equity Ltd, a special purpose vehicle of the Arif Habib Consortium. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq […]
‘Water is our red line’: Info minister says IWT cannot be unilaterally revoked or amended, remains in force – Pakistan
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar asserted on Monday that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan could not be unilaterally revoked or altered, stressing that the people of Pakistan had a right to Indus waterways under the “legally enforceable treaty” that remained in force. He said this while addressing a press conference alongside Climate […]
Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island – World
Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement on Monday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base in the Pacific nation. Vanuatu is at the centre of strategic rivalry between China and US allies in the South Pacific, and Australia has expressed concern that Beijing is seeking a permanent security presence […]
Iran says ‘no technical talks’ with US this week in Doha
Deputy FM says first round of technical talks will be held once conditions are met “We remind them that, whether in times of war or peace, only the Islamic Republic of Iran can establish security in this strait and will not permit any country to interfere in such matters,” said Gharibabadi. PHOTO: IRNA Iran’s Deputy Foreign […]
Fact check: Viral video of huge waves washing away people, cars during Venezuela earthquakes is AI-generated
Video on X was later assigned the ‘Made with AI’ label, indicating that it had been identified as AI-generated media On June 24, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, with the epicentre located about 160 kilometres west of Caracas. The back-to-back quakes caused widespread devastation across the capital and […]