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Oil tankers and cargo ships in the contested waters of the Strait of Hormuz—ANADOLU ISTANBUL: Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply between July 10 and 12 as shipping operators increasingly adopted defensive routing patterns following renewed attacks on ships in and around the strategic waterway. Confirmed crossings declined by around 52% … Read more
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking an airport in the Yemeni capital, Sana. The escalation came after a dispute over an Iranian plane that carried Houthi officials to Tehran.
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke before a meeting of more than 25 allies in Paris, in a show of support for Ukraine and against Russia.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says govt aims to expand global reach of Pakistani content AhsanIqbal at URAAN Pakistan. Photo:APP The government is in talks with Netflix and other major streaming platforms to secure greater global visibility for Pakistani dramas and films, while simultaneously working to launch the country’s own over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform, Planning Minister … Read more
President Trump, other US officials say the ICC should not have the authority to investigate and prosecute Americans The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. Established by the 1998 Rome Statute, it serves as a court of last resort, meaning it only steps in when national courts cannot or will not act. Photo: … Read more
The police said new information had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.
Singer opens up about rejecting a corporate career, raising local concert standards and plans for rock-inspired album Pakistani pop sensation Abdul Hannan has reflected on his journey from an engineering student secretly writing songs to becoming one of the country’s most recognisable voices behind hits such as Iraaday, Bikhra and the Coke Studio favourite O … Read more
The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.
Farmers battle 10% milk drop, soaring energy bills to protect 800-year-old cheese A quality inspector taps wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for hidden flaws at Credito Emiliano’s cheese-backed lending facility, where recent heatwaves have pushed daily power use up about 30%, in Montecavolo di Quattro Castella, Italy, July 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS 50 years ago, … Read more