Pakistan, 7 other nations condemn Israeli minister’s ‘appalling’ actions against Gaza aid flotilla activists – World
Pakistan, along with seven other nations, condemned on Sunday the “appalling, degrading, and unacceptable actions of extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir” against participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla while they were in Israeli detention. Last week, Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video on showing the detained activists kneeling with their hands tied and […]
China launches three-crew space flight as part of Moon ambitions – World
China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing’s ambition to send humans to the Moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket blasted off in a cloud of flames and smoke on time at 11:08pm […]
What we know about the possible US-Iran deal – World
The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the world might “get some good news” soon after President Donald Trump announced an agreement had been “largely negotiated” […]
India voices concern on US visas but sees alignment with Rubio – World
India voiced concern on Sunday over a US visa crackdown, striking a rare critical note even as it expressed broad alignment with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on other fractious issues. Paying his first visit to India, Rubio said the two democracies were on the same page on all major issues, brushing aside recent unease […]
Heatstroke kills 16 in southern India as temperatures climb – World
At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said on Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers but years of scientific research have found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent […]
Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House – World
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said. President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time — on a day when he was working to negotiate a deal with […]
US-Iran deal in sight as CDF wraps up trip – World
• ISPR says ‘intensive negotiations’ resulted in ‘encouraging progress’ towards agreement• Trump claims MoU on peace deal ‘largely negotiated’, will only sign when ‘we get everything we want’• Tehran says accord in ‘finalisation’ stage• Ghalibaf asserts Iran has rebuilt military capabilities during lull in fighting ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir concluded […]
Congressional report details losses of 42 US aircraft in Iran campaign – World
WASHINGTON: A recent report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) says the United States lost or damaged 42 military aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, the 40-day military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The report, released last week and circulated by several US media outlets on Friday, is believed to be the […]
France bans Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir from country – World
France announced on Saturday it had banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. “From today, Itamar Ben Gvir is banned from entering French territory” after “his reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens” who were part of […]
Rubio meets Modi, renewing ties with India after US-China summit – World
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, reaffirming the importance of a relationship that has come under growing strain, a week after the United States held a warm summit with China. After joining US President Donald Trump in Beijing a week ago, Rubio — visiting […]