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Worst US-Iran flare-up since peace deal

DUBAI: A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain’s maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed an interim peace deal. The warring sides each accused the other of violating the agreement reached two weeks … Read more

Terrorism charges added in Sidra case

RAWALPINDI: A major development has taken place in the honour killing case of 17-year-old Sidra Bibi, who was allegedly murdered on the orders of a jirga after contracting a second marriage following her divorce. Eleven months and four days after the registration of the case, Pirwadhai police have added charges under Section 7 of the … Read more

Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Government says eSafety is probing Meta, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok over possible non-compliance nstagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty ​it can impose on tech firms found … Read more

PTI issues show-cause notice to MNA Iqbal Afridi over alleged discipline violations

Asks MNA Iqbal Afridi to explain alleged misconduct within seven days or face disciplinary action PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi. PHOTO: FILE The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to Member of the National Assembly Iqbal Afridi over what it described as repeated violations of party discipline, directing him to submit a written … Read more

Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors

Venezuela deploys 14,000 security forces as 10 more nations join rescue efforts in La Guaira Members of the Mexican rescue team known as the “Topos Tlatelolco Rescue Brigade” huddle as they prepare to depart for Venezuela, following two earthquakes, at Benito Juarez international airport in Mexico City, Mexico June 26, 2026. REUTERS Venezuela’s government said … Read more

Heavy firing, explosion rock Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar

Residents reported heavy gunfire and a powerful explosion in block 6 of Gulistan-e-Jauhar, sparking panic Heavy gunfire and a powerful explosion were reported in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. According to reports, intense gunfire was heard near Meteorological Chowrangi on University Road. A loud blast was also heard prior to the firing … Read more

Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Europe’s June heat shatters records in Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany, with Poland next People use umbrellas and fans to protect themselves from high temperatures in Munich, Germany, June 26, 2026. REUTERS Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures … Read more

Uruguay crash out of World Cup

Uruguay’s Federico Valverde (right) vies for the ball with Spain’s Aymeric Laporte during their World Cup group stage match. Photo: AFP GUADALAJARA: Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena’s weak shot slipped through Muslera’s … Read more