Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76
Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.
BRICS leaders oppose forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, urge conflict prevention amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
New Delhi Declaration voices concern over Gaza violence, nuclear conflict risks and attacks on civilian Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, China’s President Xi Jinping, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian pose for a picture during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, September … Read more
blocked at home, feted in Europe
Venice winner Anuparna Roy’s award-winning debut is barred by India’s censors, even as her second film premieres Anuparna Roy last year in Venice. Photo/AFP Independent Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy, whose first film won a top prize at the Venice Film Festival last year, told AFP that it had been blocked by censors and would not … Read more
Iran Finds Escalation Is a Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.
Arif elected as ISSA Executive Board member
Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Arif Saeed has been elected to the Executive Board of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) for the 2026-2029 term, the POA said Saturday. Saeed was elected as Regional Representative for Asia and Europe during the 15th ISSA General Assembly in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The ISSA brings together 57 member … Read more
Trump Says Irish Unification Would Be ‘Fantastic,’ Breaking With Precedent
The United States is officially neutral on an issue that had been a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.
Alia Bhatt unveils trailer for debut production ‘Don’t Be Shy’
The age romantic comedy introduces four newcomers in lead roles and is set to stream on Prime Video from September 25 Alia Bhatt’s production banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions, released the trailer for its upcoming film Don’t Be Shy, unveiled at an event in Mumbai. The coming-of-age romantic comedy introduces four newcomers in lead roles and … Read more
England complete 3-0 Test whitewash
Joe Root (62*) and Jordan Cox (59*) enable England chase 130-run target with enviable ease CRICKET: England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben … Read more
Parliament to decide on creating new provinces: Sanaullah
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Saturday said the debate over the creation of new provinces should take place in Parliament and a referendum could be held with the approval of the legislature. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Sanaullah said, “The decision of whether any province will be created or … Read more
Yemeni government forces thwart major Houthi attack in oil-rich Marib: Media
Members of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fire a tank during what they say to be clashes with Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near Al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released September 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Yemeni government forces thwarted a large-scale attack by the Houthi group … Read more