Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU
The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.
Former SK Hynix employee jailed for leaking information to a Chinese firm, Yonhap reports
Leaked classified info is on CMOS image sensors, a tech used for non-memory chips in smartphone cameras, laptops A logo of semiconductor and memory chip maker SK Hynix during the company’s debut on the Nasdaq market in New York City, US, July 10, 2026. — REUTERS A former employee at SK Hynix has been sentenced … Read more
Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria’s government said it opens the way for a new phase in relations between the two countries.
Six Pakistani dramas that let their women be more than victims
From Sana in ‘Ankahi’ to Zebo in ‘Udaari’, these female leads worked, endured and fought back Long before “female-led” became a marketing line, writers like Haseena Moin were putting female leads on screen who held jobs and said no to men while the script stood firmly behind them. Some of these dramas lived on VHS … Read more
Israeli occupiers begin moving into new illegal settlement in occupied West Bank
Plan to establish 19 new illegal settlements in West Bank underway as Netanyahu approves reconstruction in Rafah A view of Israeli settlements in West Bank. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli occupiers began moving Sunday into the newly established illegal settlement of Emek Dotan, built on Palestinian land in the town of Arraba, west of Jenin in the northern … Read more
Europe Braces for Another Heat Wave. Here’s What to Know.
High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.
Amna Ilyas denies being officially part of Yasir Hussain’s upcoming film
Actor says she has received script but hasn’t signed on yet, urges media to refrain from speculative reports Model and actor Amna Ilyas, in an Instagram post, addressed rumours surrounding her involvement in Yasir Hussain’s upcoming film, urging platforms to verify information with the concerned individual or their team before reporting speculation as fact. Addressing … Read more
Jamal Syed sets ultra-running record
Pakistani ultra-runner Jamal Syed has completed a gruelling 275 kilometre run from K2 base camp to Skardu in 74 hours, setting a national record and highlighting the country’s potential for adventure sports and sports tourism. Jamal, a Backyard Ultra Asia Champion and three-time Pakistan national champion, completed the demanding journey in a single continuous effort, … Read more
Israel Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Plan to Disarm Hamas
President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi refinery after kingdom signs defence pact
Saudi energy ministry says a fire had broken out at refinery but was later extinguished with no injuries A composite satellite image shows trail of smoke rising from an oil facility, in Jizan, Jazan province, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reuters Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they had attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery on Sunday, two days after … Read more