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US president’s approval rating falls to 33% as Iran conflict stalls and Gaza, Ukraine peace bids falter US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS With the Iran war now at a … Read more
Celebrities including Fahad Mustafa, Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum, Hania Aamir attend event as singer marks album release 18 years after his last record, singer Atif Aslam held a gathering for his new album Subah Aye Na, bringing out fellow celebrities including Fahad Mustafa, Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum, and Hania Aamir for a night of music. What … Read more
Waheed scores twice as Green-shirts conquer Japan 4-3 in Group G classification stage Pakistan recovered from two goals down to edge Japan 4-3 in a thrilling Group G match at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on Saturday, securing a narrow victory after a late Japanese push. Waheed Ashraf Rana scored twice for Pakistan, … Read more
A fraud case, in which dozens of grooms showed up for a wedding that never materialized, is an extreme example of scamming in a marriage industry long prone to it.
Bangladesh adviser for foreign affairs says Dhaka strengthening its working bilateral relationship with Pakistan Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in the holy city of Makkah on Friday. Photo: SPA/ X Bangladesh has signalled that it is open to … Read more
Actor recalls working with Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, reflects on frozen cross-border collaboration Actor Mikaal Zulfiqar, in a recent interview, made clear that he hadn’t shut the door on working in India again, but emphasised that he would only do so if invited respectfully. When asked about a potential Bollywood comeback, Zulfiqar stated, “I am open … Read more
Duo reaffirms its commitment towards exploring diverse avenues of collaboration, including trade, investment and IT Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh (L) presented his credentials to President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. Photo: X Pakistan Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh presented his credentials to Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in … Read more
A study shows a modest decline in soda purchases, but it’s not clear that the results will hold up in the long run.
Our reporter John Eligon takes a six-mile walk between two townships in Cape Town to show how the barriers left by apartheid still exist 30 years later.
The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.