Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe Sun’s mysteries
When the Moon blots out the Sun on August 12, teams will leap into action studying its magnetic field, atmosphere A solar eclipse is observed in Neiva, Colombia, October 14, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/files Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain next week as a rare chance to learn […]
AJK elections: PML-N, PPP secure one seat each following delayed polls in Muzaffarabad constituencies – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: The PML-N and PPP have secured one seat each in the two constituencies of Muzaffarabad division where polling was held on Tuesday after being fully or partially deferred due to landslides and adverse weather that blocked roads and prevented the timely dispatch of polling staff and election material. The contest was part of the […]
DPM Dar, Jordanian counterpart discuss deteriorating situation in occupied West Bank – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Jordanian counterpart on Wednesday, with the “deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank” coming under discussion, according to the Foreign Office (FO). The FO said Dar met Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on the sidelines of a […]
LHC disposes of PTI petition for rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after DC refuses permission – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by PTI seeking permission to hold a public rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after it was informed that the deputy commissioner had denied the request. The PTI announced it would stage countrywide protests today (Wednesday) to mark three years since the imprisonment of party […]
Karachi police register case under terrorism law following scuffle at MQM-P’s Karachi headquarters – Pakistan
Karachi police have registered a case under the terrorism law following a scuffle between two groups at the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s headquarters in Karachi on Sunday. The first information report, dated August 4 and a copy of which is available with Dawn, was registered at the New Town police station on behalf of the state, […]
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a […]
IHC moved over delay in presidential nod for judicial appointments – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A writ petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday, challenging President Asif Ali Zardari’s delay in assenting to a summary forwarded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the appointment and confirmation of judges to various high courts. The petition, filed by advocate Luqman Zafar Chaudhary through his counsel Zahid Asif […]
India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July: officials
Residents wade through a flooded street following heavy monsoon rains in Guwahati, India on August 4, 2026. Photo: AFP/file Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed on Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall […]
The viral videos that inspired tens of thousands to swim from Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta – World
Last week’s rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta began with a trickle. Encouraged by a handful of viral videos, including some posted by a Spanish news outlet intended to highlight the burden of migration pressures, the movement of a few dozen youths quickly turned into tens of thousands swimming en masse by […]
Iranian president reaffirms support for Palestine, backs Hamas-led negotiation decisions
Masoud Pezeshkian tells Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya Palestine remains top priority of Iran’s foreign policy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: Reuters/ File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause on Wednesday, saying Iran would back decisions taken by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in negotiations, according to the Iranian presidency. […]