AJK’s electoral road ends with new PM
PML-N’s Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani takes oath as the new AJK PM. Photo: Express MUZAFFARABAD: The parliamentary set-up of the newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly was completed on Friday with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-backed Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani taking the oath as the 17th prime minister and Pakistan Peoples […]
Congolese rumba: music caught between neglect, nostalgia
Democratic Republic of Congo struggles to preserve a valuable piece of its heritage in the face of neglect by younger KINSHASA: Dancers stoked on music and alcohol sway each weekend to the old hits on the decrepit rooftop terrace of Kinshasa’s venerable La Creche bar like little has changed in the Congolese capital since the […]
“Shared waters must not be weaponised,” Dar warns India of consequences over IWT violations
Says treaty remains valid despite India’s unilateral move, undermining it could set a dangerous precedent Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty virtually on Friday. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday warned India of “profound consequences” for regional peace and security […]
Nepal asks Meta, TikTok to remove graphic, deceptive AI content on flash floods
Nepal has asked Meta and TikTok to remove graphic images, AI-generated videos, fraudulent donation QR codes and misleading posts circulating in the aftermath of devastating flash floods, local media reported on Friday. Government officials held talks with Nepal-based representatives of the social media platforms, seeking faster action against content that could mislead the public, hamper […]
Norway’s new king to be known as Haakon VIII
Norway’s King Harald V died early on Friday after more than 10 days in hospital and was succeeded by his son Norway’s King Haakon and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra pose with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and cabinet ministers during an extraordinary cabinet meeting at the Royal Palace, following the death of King Harald, in […]
England skittle Pakistan out for 110
LONDON: England took a huge 180 runs lead when they folded Pakistan for only 110 in their first innings of their second Test of the three-match Test series at Lord’s on Friday. Fast bowlers Ollie Robinson (4-11), Jofra Archer (3-26) and Josh Tongue (2-27) bowled extremely well to skittle Pakistan out within no time while […]
Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatened vessels using the strait, cutting traffic and raising oil prices after the war began six months ago Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, August 27, 2026.REUTERS Mediators in the Iran war are stepping up efforts to get the Strait […]
In 5 questions: Why Trump renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’?
US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week after three days, followed by 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods A view of Lake Ontario near Centre Island. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing his administration to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” adding a symbolic point of friction to […]
200 extra police officers dispatched following series of deadly incidents in northeastern England
Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Alec Brown said authorities were working 20-hour days to protect residents Police officers stand outside New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, in London, Britain March 21, 2023. REUTERS Following a series of violent incidents across Middlesbrough, northeastern England, in just a week, authorities have sent an […]
UK officials fear luxury hotel in Greek Cyprus could be used to spy on RAF base: Report
Hotel rejects claims as ‘entirely unfounded,’ says it is devoted strictly to tourism and business British intelligence and military officials have voiced concerns that a Chinese-owned luxury hotel in the Greek Cypriot Administration could potentially be used to monitor activity at the nearby RAF Akrotiri military base, according to a report published Friday. The 16-story […]