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US lawmakers call on congressman to resign over remarks about Muslims

Randy Fine faces condemnation as democratic lawmaker calls his remarks disgusting bigotry US lawmakers on Monday called for Republican Congressman Randy Fine to resign after he made controversial remarks about Muslims on social media. The Florida lawmaker wrote on X on Sunday: “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is … Read more

Sannia Ashfaq fires back at Imad Wasim

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Cricketer announces marriage to Nyla Raja, says he remains committed to his children from Sannia Combined image of Sannia Ashfaq and ex-husband Imad Wasim: PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/EXPRESS Former Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim’s ex-wife, Sannia Ashfaq, has come forward with a pointed response after the all-rounder publicly announced his remarriage, leveling allegations against him in the process. … Read more

France’s Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

France to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, potential contract for 114 additional French Rafale jets French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal. France is seeking … Read more

Aurangzeb blames media over SOE report fallout

[ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking at the Pakistan Policy Dialogue in Islamabad Photo: Screengrab ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday went on the back foot and blamed the media for “selective reading and reporting” of an official report on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), which disclosed that net cash returns by these entities dropped 91% … Read more

SBP rolls out cyber resilience plan

[ State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced the launch of “Cyber Shield – the Cyber Resilience Strategy for Regulated Entities”, a framework aimed at strengthening the safety and robustness of the country’s banking and financial system amid growing cyber risks. According to an official statement, … Read more

US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms

US military preparing for possible operation against Iran if Trump orders an attack, say officials Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva, Switzerland, February 16, 2026.PHOTO : REUTERS VIA IRANIAN FM OFFICE The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday aimed at resolving … Read more

Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament

BNP chairman and election candidate Tarique Rahman greets his supporters as he leaves his residence in Dhaka on February 13, 2026 a day after Bangladesh’s general election. PHOTO: AFP Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be, Tarique Rahman, and lawmakers were sworn into parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first elected representatives since a deadly 2024 uprising. Rahman is set … Read more