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US-Israel rift heads for moment of truth over Rafah
WASHINGTON (AFP) : The United States has taken a public distance from Israel as never before over...
Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s in Ukraine...
MOSCOW (Reuters) : Russia has no designs on any NATO country and will not attack Poland, the Baltic...
US says it downed four Yemen rebel drones in Red Sea
Israel backtracks on canceled Rafah talks: US official
Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza:...
US, UK sanction Gaza Now media channel over Hamas...
Attempts to undermine Pakistan-China cooperation will...
PM orders thorough joint investigation into Bisham...
Global
Colombia expels Argentina diplomats over Milei’s ‘terrorist,’...
COLOMBIA (AFP) : Colombia said Wednesday it had ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats, after...
Gun attack on school bus in West Bank wounds 3 Israelis: army
JERUSALEM (AFP) : Medics and the army said three people including a boy were wounded in a gun...
4 people killed and 5 wounded in US stabbings, with a suspect in...
ROCKFORD, Illinois (AP) : Four people were killed and five were hurt in stabbings in northern...
UN disability rights committee publishes findings on...
Treasury Sanctions Actors Financing the North Korean...
Madagascar Endorses the Proliferation Security...
Secretary’s International Security Advisory Board...
Treasury Sanctions Hamas-Aligned Terrorist Fundraising...
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Call with Canadian Deputy...
Business
Gold rates up by Rs.100 to Rs.229,500
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs.100 and was...
Rupee gains 3 paisa against US dollar
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Rupee on Wednesday gained 03 paisa against the US dollar in the...
PSX stays bullish, gains more points
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish...
Editorial
Terrorism lashes across Pakistan
Another heinous act of terrorism leashed out in Bisham that cost at least six innocent lives...
Basant and deadly kite flying
The Rawalpindi Police has accelerated its ongoing operation against kite sellers and flyers and...
UN’s Resolution, an impaired action
The UN Security Council for the first time on Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire for the month...
Pakistan
Khalid Maqbool emphasizes global standards, technology in NAVTTC...
F.P. Report Karachi: Hon’ble Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Federal Minister for Education and...
DG info stresses on importance of AI
F.P. Report KARACHI: Director General (DG) Information Government of Sindh Muhammad Salim Khan...
Professor Dr. Sardar Khan Ex-Vice Chancellor KUST was awarded...
F.P. Report KOHAT: The Cabinet Division Government of Pakistan that had announced conferment of the...
Afghanistan
Afghans see Pakistan trade route as most viable despite...
Modaser Islami, Rehmat Mehsud KABUL: Afghans say access to international markets through Pakistan...
Stoning punishment based on Sharia, says Zabihullah Mujahid
KABUL (TOLOnews): The Islamic Emirate said that the United Nations’ concern about the...
Law for hearing complaints ratified
KABUL (TOLOnews): The Ministry of Vice and Virtue stated that the law for hearing complaints...
Entertainment
Zara Noor Abbas, Asad Siddiqui welcome baby girl
LAHORE (Web Desk): Pakistani showbiz industry star Zara Noor Abbas and her husband Asad Siddiqui...
Rumy Alqahtani to represent Saudi Arabia at Miss Universe beauty...
Monitoring Desk RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is all set to make its inaugural appearance at the...
Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris apartment sold for 10 millions euros
PARIS (AFP): The futuristic Paris apartment of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld sold for 10...
Articles
Russia depends on migrants. Moscow terror attack could inspire...
Bektour Iskender I remember the first time I entered Russia back in 2012 very distinctly. I...
‘Cold war’ climate does not allow for human rights
Eyad Abu Shakra Two notable developments from last week deserve our attention. One is the Russian...
Tibet’s democratic development an inevitable choice
Zhang Yongpan The azure sky, towering snowcapped mountains and clear rivers, these are all...
Arts & Literature
Revolutionary sculptor Brancusi’s legacy Illuminated in...
PARIS (AFP) : Aunique retrospective showcasing the pioneering sculptor Constantin Brancusi, whose...
Hong Kong seeks Asian arts hub status; critics worry about...
HONG KONG (Reuters): Hong Kong is seeking to revive its arts scene to become a regional cultural...
US sculptor Richard Serra, known for towering minimalism, dies...
NEW YORK (AFP): Contemporary American artist Richard Serra, known for his massive yet minimalist...
Story of the fable celebrated in new exhibition at...
The longest word in English language will take you...
China-Pakistan Gandhara Art Exhibition held in Shenzhen
Filippo Minelli traces modern urban spaces to Bedouin...
Award-winning Bosnian writer Abdulah Sidran dies at 79
5 lesser-known insights of ‘impressionism’...
Sports
Djokovic splits with Ivanisevic after winning 12 Grand Slam...
LONDON (AP): Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic, ending their...
PCB likely to reinstate Babar Azam as captain ahead of T20 World...
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to reinstate Babar Azam as...
Sultan Azlan Hockey Cup to be held from May 4-11
F.P. Report Kuala Lumpur: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary General Haider Hussain has...
Lyon backs veteran Australia Test squad to keep...
Olympic flame to burn near Louvre during Paris Games:...
Jordan thrash Pakistan 7-0 in FIFA WC 2026 qualifier
Brazil draw six-goal thriller with Spain as Endrick...
Sania, Nabeel overjoyed to receive Pride of Pakistan
Bangladesh recall Shakib Al Hasan for second Sri Lanka...
Technology
Europe space telescope’s sight restored after de-icing...
BRUSSELS (AFP): The vision of the Euclid space telescope has been restored following a delicate...
Apple to hold Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10
CALIFORNIA (Reuters): Apple will hold its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 10 to...
Israel’s war budget leaves top scientists in limbo
BEIT DAGAN (AFP): Israeli scientist Ellen Graber has spent years researching ways to save chocolate...
Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform...
Vodafone Germany to cut 2,000 jobs as part of savings...
China slams US, UK, NZ over hacking accusations
Mysterious preserved human brains found after...
EU launches probes into Apple, Google, Meta under new...
Ericsson to cut 1,200 jobs in Sweden amid...
Health
Seaweed gel can treat blindness caused by retinal detachment
Monitoring Desk SEOUL: Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and...
Nicaragua boosts Russia ties with new cancer treatment centre
Nicaragua (AFP): Nicaragua announced Tuesday it plans to build a radiation medicine center focusing...
Japan drugmaker reports death after health supplement recall
TOKYO (AFP): A major Japanese drugmaker said Tuesday it was investigating one death from kidney...
China, battling low birth rates and high costs...
US Supreme Court abortion pill fight brings claims of...
Humans spread more viruses to animals: Study
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost...
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme...
Pandemic accord talks at loggerheads as time ticks away
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Travel
In phone call with British counterpart, Pakistan FM urges early...
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday received a telephonic call...
Pakistan Railways to run four special trains on Eid-ul-Fitr
F.P. Report LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways will run four special trains to facilitate passengers on...
The world’s happiest countries in 2024: Kuwait smiles into the...
Hayley Skirka Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive...
Lobster, golf and wildlife: Reasons to visit Perth...
Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and...
United CEO pledges enhanced safety drive after...
Bratislava, capital of Slovakia boasts rich history...
Australian taxi drivers win $178 million payout from...
Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night
Kids Corner
Almost one child in six is cyberbullied: WHO
GENEVA (AFP): Some 16 percent of children aged 11 to 15 were cyberbullied in 2022, up from 13...
Some parents see online harassment of girls as normal –...
Monitoring Desk LONDON: Some parents see online harassment of girls as “normal” and even trivialise...
Florida passes law restricting teen social media access
Florida (AFP): Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting social media access for...
Two out of five Yemeni children out of school: aid...
More than 130 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren...
Contaminated water kills 0.25m children yearly
Minister for declaring education emergency to enroll...
UK toddler’s rare condition makes her eat wood...
Lahore Board’s annual exam for class nine started
Food
340 German restaurants earn Michelin stars
HAMBURG (DPA) : Germany’s elite chefs are getting more recognition. This year, a record 340...
Where we are going today: ‘Pronto’ traditional Italian dishes
Afshan Aziz Authentic Italian food is available at Pronto, a hidden gem tucked away on Sari Street...
Easter 2024: Why we eat hot cross buns on Good Friday
Panna Munyal If there is a food that Easter is synonymous with, chocolate eggs aside, it is hot...
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Four bodies found, six missing after Indonesia landslide
JAKARTA (AFP): Rescuers in Indonesia recovered four bodies including those of two children after a...
Plastic ‘interceptor’ tackles trash in Bangkok river
Bangkok (AFP): Black flies exploded into the air as plastic waste fell from bamboo conveyor belts...
Planting trees in wrong places heats the planet: study
NEW YORK (AFP): Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming...