A UN vehicle leads ambulances carrying war-wounded people and patients who leave Gaza, for treatment abroad, through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt after it was opened by Israel on Thursday for a limited number of people, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, March 19, 2026.PHOTO:  REUTERS Israel reopened the Rafah … Read more

Extends Eid greetings to Erdogan and Jordan’s king; Ankara, UN welcome Pak-Afghan temporary ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday acknowledged Turkiye’s constructive role in promoting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan in light of the recently announced temporary ceasefire. Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in hostilities ahead of Eid, in a rare de-escalation … Read more

Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on March 4, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Qatar’s … Read more

Rising fuel costs hit low-paid urban workers in Pakistan, leaving little for basics or Eid celebrations A Foodpanda delivery rider loads items into his delivery box before delivering them in Karachi, Pakistan, March 13, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters As Eidul Fitr approaches, marking the end of Ramazan, delivery riders on Karachi’s streets say they’re working longer … Read more

Accuses pro-Israel lobbyists of undermining diplomatic efforts by shifting US red line on Iran nuclear programme Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Kent attends a House Homeland Security hearing entitled “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US December 11, 2025 .  PHOTO: REUTERS The former director of the United States … Read more

Condemns attacks on civilians as well as on energy and critical infrastructure in the region Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chairs a meeting in Islamabad to review evolving developments in the region. Photo: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday underscored the importance of preserving the unity of … Read more

District administration, local police officials confirm no loss of life or property occurred QUETTA: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Balochistan’s Khuzdar and its surrounding areas on Thursday, triggering panic among residents. However, no loss of life or property has been reported so far. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the … Read more

Atletico Madrid players celebrate during their Champions League tie at Tottenham. Photo: AFP LONDON: Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham’s bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in the last-16 second leg on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side trailed three times in north London but they did just … Read more

Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Raphinha celebrates his team’s seventh goal in the rout of Newcastle. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha struck twice each for the Catalan giants as Eddie Howe’s side crumbled under a … Read more

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun takes a question from a journalist at a press conference in Beijing, China January 7, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Thursday said the killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets are “unacceptable”, as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, speaking … Read more