US renews strikes on Iran to ‘punish’ IRGC for troops’ killing; Tehran targets American bases in Kuwait – World
The United States launched new strikes on Iran early on Sunday after the US military earlier announced that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing following an Iranian attack. Later, Iran’s army said it had targeted two US bases in Kuwait with drones in response to American attacks on Iranian […]
How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final?
World champions will receive $50 million, while the losing finalists will collect $33 million Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group L – Croatia v Ghana – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. – June 27, 2026 Ghana fans react after Derrick Luckassen scored their first goal REUTERS/Brian Snyde Spain and Argentina will compete […]
GB Assembly seeks special climate fund from Centre – Pakistan
• Resolution calls for compensation, water royalty, plan for protection of glaciers• Opp leader calls for probe into use of climate funds, alleges corruption GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan lawmakers have asked the federal government to establish a “special green fund” to protect its fast-melting glaciers and preserve its fragile ecosystem from the impacts of global warming, […]
Aoun takes Lebanon’s peace push to Washington – Newspaper
• Set to meet Trump after latest round of talks with Israel, seeks US support for ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal• Hezbollah holds mass funeral, stages rally to reject disarmament• Israeli strikes, border violence persist despite truce; US renews travel warning amid regional security tensions BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun left Beirut on Saturday for Washington, where […]
Pakistan-China pharma conference ends with $850m agreements – Business
• Health minister says 16 contracts, 80 MoUs finalised• Agreements include 18 deals related to herbal medicines ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agreements with Chinese companies reached $850 million on the concluding day of the two-day Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference. During a media briefing on the second day of the event, Federal Health Minister Mustafa […]
Five terrorists killed in KP operations – Pakistan
BANNU / WANA: Five terrorists were killed by security forces and law enforcement agencies in separate operations in Bannu, Lower South Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Bakakhel area of Bannu district. According to security sources, the operation was launched after […]
US troops killed as Iran expands Gulf attacks – World
• Two American personnel killed in Jordan, another missing in action• US strikes Iranian military targets for seventh straight night• Iran threatens full-scale offensive if strikes continue• Mojtaba says Trump’s signature worthless after repeated breaches• Kuwait comes under sustained missile, drone attacks; desalination plant hit• Saudi early warning system issues alerts for two towns DUBAI: […]
FM Dar offers condolences to Venezuela, vows support after deadly earthquakes
Venezuelan FM acknowledges Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation between US and Iran Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L), Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia (R). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday conveyed condolences to Venezuela over the recent devastating earthquakes, reaffirming Islamabad’s “unwavering solidarity” with the Venezuelan […]
Transit trade with Kabul hits historic low – Newspaper
• Falls to 11,592 containers worth $367m in FY26• Afghanistan increasingly relies on Iran, Central Asian trade routes• Reverse transit collapses from $454m in FY25 to just $7m ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade has suffered one of its steepest declines, plunging to just 11,592 containers worth $367 million in the outgoing fiscal year from nearly 89,000 […]
France’s Mbappe becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Bronze Final – France v England – Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US – July 18, 2026 France’s Kylian Mbappe in action with England’s Ezri Konsa. Photo: Reuters France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted twice in […]