US Vice President Vance says US to get out of Iran ‘soon’

‘We need to neuter them for a very, very long time and that’s the purpose,’ he says United States Vice President JD Vance on Saturday addressed the war with Iran during an interview with conservative podcaster Benny Johnson. Vance said that while the US had achieved the majority of its military objectives, Trump planned to continue the war “for … Read more

Basant turns deadly once again

After the 21-year ban ended, elites celebrated in style, while grieving families remained in misery Liberty Roundabout beautifully decorated with a huge kite model ahead of the upcoming Basant festival in the provincial capital. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Once a symbol of culture and community, Basant now feels like a kitsch spectacle for the elite. Amid … Read more

UAE, Pakistan discuss delivery of food items as Middle East conflict drags on

PM Shehbaz, UAE consul general discuss current regional situation and mutual cooperation between the two countries United Arab Emirates Consul General Bakheet Ateeq Alremaithi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed delivery of food items to the Gulf state amid an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the UAE consulate in Karachi said on Friday. … Read more

Qatari prime minister praises Pakistan’s efforts for peace through talks in Mideast in call with Dar

Both sides discuss prevailing regional, international developments and emphasise importance of urgent de-escalation Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Photos: File Qatar’s premier on Saturday commended Pakistan for its efforts to promote peace through dialogue and diplomacy in the Middle East during a call with … Read more

3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanese city of Jezzine

The dead include reporters Ali Shuaib, Fatima Fatouni, and a cameraman in the incident reported Al Mayadeen journalist Jamal Al-Gharabi holds the press vest of one of the two Lebanese journalists who were killed by a targeted Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Jezzine, … Read more

Duckett eager to show hunger for England

England’s Ben Duckett was out for scores of five and 14 in the first two one-day internationals against South Africa. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign. England have insisted they are ready to adapt under coach Brendon McCullum, … Read more