Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Balochistan’s Mastung, Washuk IBOs: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces conducted two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Washuk and Mastung districts, killing 12 terrorists in total, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the “high-tempo” operations were carried out as part of the ‘Radul Fitna’ counterterrorism campaign against Fitna-al-Hindustan in Balochistan. Balochistan-based terrorist groups […]
India’s Modi turns to Instagram to woo young voters after Gen Z protest – World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Instagram recently with selfie-style videos shot after hours in a bid to win over young voters following Gen Z protests that highlighted growing frustration over a lack of job and education opportunities. From clips showing the prime minister in a biker jacket and sunglasses against a rap soundtrack, […]
Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania cut power as Europe’s heatwave intensifies
Europe, the fastest-warming continent, faces record heat and wildfires, with France and Spain worst hit A man cools himself with water from the Fontana della Barcaccia during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Chieppa Italy placed all major cities under the highest heat alert on Thursday as a severe heatwave gripped large […]
How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates – World
Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms — and sidestep the traditional gatekeepers of the Democratic establishment. For Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, a Democratic socialist who recently prevailed in […]
UNDERSTANDING IRAN’S WAR STRATEGY – Newspaper
As some question Iran’s strategy, Ejaz Haider attempts to unpack the strategic logic that underpins Tehran’s decisions. “And worse I may be yet. The worst is notSo long as we can say, ‘This is the worst.’” — William Shakespeare, *King Lear* PROLOGUE The United States’ on-again, off-again war against Iran continues. While we are witnessing another lull at the time of writing, after a brief escalation following the signing of the Memorandum of […]
England recall Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan – Sport
England have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill the middle-order vacancy created by the retirement of captain Ben Stokes. National selector Marcus North, announcing a 16-man squad for the first two matches of the three-Test series on Thursday, confirmed Lawrence would bat […]
Israel charges settler in Palestinian activist’s killing, in rare indictment
Israeli settler Yinon Levi charged with manslaughter over activist Owdeh Hathaleen’s death, prosecutors say Mourners carry the body of well-known Palestinian activist Owdeh Hathaleen, who, according to people who said they witnessed the shooting, was shot and killed in the village of Umm al-Khair by Israeli settler last week, during his funeral near the city […]
PM Shehbaz departs for Saudi Arabia on 3-day visit – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit, the government said on Thursday. In a post on X, the government said that the premier has left for the visit at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He will be accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces and […]
Imran’s sons express concerns about father’s health in fresh interview with CNN – Pakistan
The sons of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, Kasim and Sulaiman, have reiterated concerns about their incarcerated father’s health in a fresh interview with CNN published on Thursday. Their interview comes the PTI marked three years since Imran was imprisoned on Aug 5, 2023 for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts. After his eye ailment came to […]
Karachi court allows exhumation of Mir Raza Ali’s body amid controversy over autopsy – Pakistan
KARACHI: A Karachi court on Thursday allowed the exhumation of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) graduate Mir Raza Ali’s body, which was found last month with a gunshot wound to the chest in the bushes in Gulistan-i-Jauhar. The court issued the order on an application filed by Ali’s father, after a controversy emerged between the […]