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. Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, as part of Pope apostolic journey to Africa, on April 21, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff’s clash with President Donald Trump, … Read more

. Britain’s King Charles III has been invited to Australia for the 150th anniversary of the first cricket Test: Photo: AFP LONDON: King Charles III’s US state visit was a “risk and challenge” that he “grasped in both hands”, a palace aide said Sunday as the monarch returned from a widely praised trip. Charles left … Read more

A slow-burn drama delves into intimacy, family loyalty and the quiet tensions that shape modern relationships KARACHI: In an increasingly crowded television landscape, ‘Mere Paas Raho Tum’ positions itself as a contemplative slow-burn drama, weaving romance with familial duty while examining how emotional dependence, personal identity, and unspoken expectations quietly reshape relationships. ‘Mere Paas Raho … Read more

Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila June 17, 2009. REUTERS The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the ​Asia-Pacific region … Read more

Despite Saim Ayub’s fighting 54, Hyderabad Kingsmen managed only a modest 129 against Peshawar Zalmi in a high-pressure HBL Pakistan Super League final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Peshawar Zalmi, eyeing a second PSL title, won the toss and opted to field — a decision that paid early dividends as in-form Maaz Sadaqat fell … Read more

Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ayman Safadi on Sunday spoke with FM Ishaq Dar and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and continued efforts for peace. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on efforts to promote peace and stability in the … Read more

Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports Workers remove a coffin with a body from temporary graves and prepare for transport for a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Fresh … Read more

Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday said Karachi experienced heatwave-like conditions, with the maximum temperature recorded at 42°C and humidity at 52 per cent, making it feel as high as 45°C. According to a statement, the heat index — which reflected perceived … Read more

Mbaye and Zaïre-Emery on target as PSG are forced to settle for a draw. Photo: AFP/FILE PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding a second-string line-up and throwing away the lead twice in a 2-2 draw with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday. … Read more

Marta Kostyuk celebrates her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.  It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of … Read more