Putin urges halt to Israel-US hostilities in call with Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Iran’s president over the numerous civilian casualties resulting from “the armed Israeli-American aggression against Iran” and called for an immediate halt to hostilities, the Kremlin said. In a phone call late on Friday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin expressed his deep condolences over the killing of … Read more

Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church

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Eight-month-pregnant Sudanese refugee walks hours through Beirut strikes with family to find shelter in a church  BEIRUT: When Israeli strikes began pummelling Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Monday, Sudanese refugee Ridina Muhammad and her family had no choice but to flee home on foot, eventually reaching the only shelter that would accept them: a church. … Read more

Pakistan set for FIH Pro League debut

Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X The Pakistan men’s national field hockey team is preparing for a crucial stretch in 2026 after securing qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, … Read more

KU shifts morning classes online as petrol crisis bites, NED on standby to follow

Fuel crisis forces Karachi universities to rethink in-person classes amid Ramazan A view of Karachi University. PHOTO: MOHAMAMD NOMAN/EXPRESS The University of Karachi has ended physical morning classes and shifted teaching online in view of students’ convenience during the third Ashra of Ramazan and possible transport problems arising from the increase in petroleum product prices. … Read more