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Growing international frustration with Washington over the war in Gaza spilled into the open at the UN General assembly this week, with US allies recognizing a Palestinian state in a major test for President Donald Trump’s Middle East policy. After promising at the start of his second term to quickly end the war between Israel … Read more
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated. The storm left 14 dead in Taiwan.
UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump argued for lower levels of global migration and urged a turn away from climate change policies on Tuesday in a combative, wide-ranging speech to the UN General Assembly that leveled scathing criticism of world leaders. The 56-minute speech was a rebuke to the world body and a return to … Read more
Actor Hania Aamir is currently in Bangladesh, where she has been winning hearts with captivating photos and videos shared on social media, but a recent choice at an event has sparked a debate among fans online. During her visit, Aamir has offered a glimpse into her vibrant experiences, posting images of herself enjoying local cuisine, … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan’s junior padel team has departed for Spain to compete in the FIP Junior World Cup 2025, which will be staged in Reus from September 26 to October 4. The 10-member squad, captained by Mir Saqib, will represent the country across three age categories: under-14, under-16 and under-18. Three reserve players have also been … Read more
KARACHI: A terrifying new chapter of targeted terror is unfolding in Karachi as policemen continue to fall prey to ruthless gunmen. Investigators now believe not one but two militant groups are actively hunting down law enforcers, carrying out a string of deadly ambushes across the city. Explosive revelations suggest the same weapons are being recycled … Read more
The airport’s security area was closed overnight to protect passengers from smoke. It reopened just before dawn, but a spokesman said that disruptions were still likely.
[ ISLAMABAD: A Chinese company has approached the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) as delays cast a shadow over the Rs146 billion CAREC Tranche-3 project, raising concerns about Pakistan’s ability to deliver on international commitments. The project, part of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) programme, is being co-financed by the Asian Development Bank … Read more
At the United Nations, Trump lectured world leaders — then later abandoned his insistence that Ukraine give up land for a peace deal.
The North American box office slowed sharply over the weekend following two consecutive weekends of overperforming releases, as overall ticket sales dropped nearly 50% from last weekend, according to studio estimates. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures’ ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle’ remained at the top, earning $17.3 million. The anime hit has now grossed … Read more
