Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin
European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.
Month: August 2025
Gun attack leaves seven dead in Kohat
PESHAWAR: At least seven people were killed and one injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire in the Rigi Shino Khel area on the outskirts of Kohat district, police said on Sunday. According to officials, the victims were returning from a local gathering when assailants, who had lain in wait, ambushed them with heavy gunfire. “The … Read more
Pakistan secured videos of six downed Indian jets, says Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday praised Pakistan’s intelligence agencies for their critical role during the recent conflict with India, claiming they had early access to enemy plans and even obtained video footage of six Indian aircraft being shot down. The recent confrontation between the two neighbouring countries, triggered by the Pahalgam attack, marked one … Read more
Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo
An attack by a group affiliated to the so-called Islamic State organisation has killed at least nine people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said Sunday. Overnight Saturday to Sunday, the Allied Democratic Forces carried out attacks against civilians in the town of Oicha, looting shops and setting fire to homes, according … Read more
Malala offers condolences to flood victims
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the recent floods across Pakistan. “My heart breaks for every community affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan, from Gilgit-Baltistan to Azad Jammu and Kashmir and especially Buner, Swat, Bajaur … Read more
Türkiye unveils next-gen VTOL drones to extend unmanned naval reach
Turkish defence firm Havelsan has unveiled a new generation of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones designed to strengthen naval operations and extend the reach of unmanned maritime platforms. According to Daily Sabah, the systems — developed at Havelsan’s Robotic Autonomous Systems Centre — can operate independently or in tandem with ships, ground vehicles, and unmanned … Read more
Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87
Known for his “heartbreak blue eyes,” he starred in “Billy Budd” and “The Collector,” and had a memorable role in “Superman” and “Superman II.”
PM Shehbaz prioritises shift to cashless economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said the government is prioritising efforts to digitise Pakistan’s economy and shift financial transactions to a cashless system. Chairing a review meeting on the cashless economy in Islamabad, he directed provincial chief secretaries to cooperate fully with the federal government in expanding the Raast digital payment system to the … Read more
Sports Roundup: From Baleba to Bethell
Top Quote Salah: The goal was a great moment for me, but my thoughts go to Diogo. I think for what we have seen, it was his day Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah pays touching tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota Iconic In 2014, Brazil were thoroughly dismantled by Germany 7-1 in the FIFA World Cup … Read more
Over 300 protests held across US against Trump’s Texas redistricting push
Pro-democracy activists and labor groups held hundreds of rallies and other events across the United States on Saturday protesting the Trump administration’s push for Texas to redraw its congressional map in favor of Republicans. Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke was among those who spoke on Saturday in Texas, from which dozens of Democratic state lawmakers fled … Read more
