Argentina’s gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni is concerned about a lack of rest for his side. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said sides should be given more rest in the final stages of the World Cup as the defending champions face a gruelling schedule in the knockout phases. Should Argentina progress to the final, they face five games in 17 […]
Blasts rock Damascus during French President Macron’s visit – World
Two bombs exploded near the hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron held meetings on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, but the French president’s office said he did not hear the explosions and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first head […]
One killed, 4 injured in quadcopter attack in KP’s Bannu: police – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: One person was killed and four others were injured in a quadcopter attack in the Bakakhel area of Bannu district, police said on Tuesday. According to Bannu’s District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Furqan Bilal, terrorists dropped an explosive device from a quadcopter within the jurisdiction of Baka Khel Police Station. As a result, one […]
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan reaffirm commitment to boosting bilateral ties, stress importance of deepening trade – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to boosting bilateral ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan, particularly deepening trade, economic and investment cooperation. President Zardari arrived in Kyrgyzstan a day earlier for a four-day official visit, from July 6-9. According to a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the two […]
Blasts rock Damascus during French President Macron’s visit – World
Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said. But the French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first head of […]
PAF leadership, citizens attend funeral of PAF officer to honour his exceptional courage
Air chief says sacrifice ‘epitomises the finest traditions of the Pakistan Air Force and the Armed Forces of Pakistan’ PAF Group Captain Asim Tariq. Photo APP The funeral prayers of Pakistan Air Force’s Group Captain Asim Tariq, who was shot dead after intervening to protect a woman in Islamabad, were offered on Tuesday as he […]
India’s temple trust reshuffles leadership after donation theft scandal
The disputed temple site sparked 1992 riots after the Babri mosque was demolished, killing about 2,000 people The Lord Ram temple is illuminated after its inauguration in Ayodhya, India, January 22,2024. REUTERS A trust that runs India’s grand Ram temple, whose consecration was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 after decades of controversy, […]
Major terrorist plot in Karachi thwarted as 2 BLA terrorists arrested: Sindh CTD – Pakistan
The Sindh Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday said it had thwarted a major terrorist plan in Karachi following the arrest of two members of the proscribed group, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). In a statement, it said that “in view of the recent wave of terrorism in the country, especially Karachi, CTD and federal intelligence […]
Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says as Modi kicks off 2-day Jakarta visit – World
India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a two-day visit to Jakarta. Indian sources earlier told Reuters that the deal, worth around $630 million, would likely be signed during Modi’s visit. Indonesia would be the […]
Lebanon, Israel to hold talks in Rome in July: Italian Foreign Ministry
Antonio Tajani says Italy communicated willingness to support ‘dialogue for peace’ to Israel, Lebanon last month US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as State Department Counsellor Daniel Holler, Israel’s Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, at the […]