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

Met Office warns of strong winds and downpours after storm kills 19; more rain forecast across Sindh KARACHI: Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Karachi again on Thursday, with temperatures expected to fall noticeably during the day, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said a system of … Read more

A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp correction on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index declined significantly in intraday trading. The … Read more

KSA says pressure from Iran will backfire politically, they reserve the right to take military actions if necessary Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud listens as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting with Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States in New York City PHOTO: … Read more

Missile exchanges hit Qatar and Saudi Arabia as South Pars attack rattles global energy markets, raises Gulf tensions Members of a Red Crescent rescue team work at a building that was damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS … Read more

. Tehreek-e-Kashmir (TeK) UK President Fahim Kayani. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE GENEVA: President of Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK and President of the All Parties International Kashmir Coordination Committee Fahim Kayani has expressed grave concerns over the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He was addressing the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights … Read more

. Britain’s Prime Minister Kier Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London on July 16, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday led urgent calls for young people who visited a nightclub at the centre of a deadly meningitis outbreak to come forward, as the number of cases rose. Starmer told … Read more

. Ramazan delight for children. KARACHI: In the heart of Karachi’s historic old city area, a vibrant night fair during the holy month of Ramazan is bringing joy and excitement to children and families alike. From Pakistan Chowk to Kharadar and Bohra Pir, as well as surrounding neighbourhoods, the streets have been transformed into lively … Read more

. The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS GENEVA: Vaccine programmes are being challenged by rising misinformation and an uncertain pipeline for research funding, the World Health Organization’s immunisation experts said Wednesday. And the war in the Middle East will likely hamper the … Read more