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Roughly 130-140 ships would typically transit the waterway before the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28 Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Shipping traffic at the key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb was little changed on Tuesday … Read more
Pakistan’s over-45 men’s tennis team made a flying start to its ITF Masters World Team Championships campaign, defeating the United States 3-0 in their opening tie in Lisbon, Portugal. The second-seeded Pakistan side delivered a dominant performance against a strong American team, showcasing the experience and quality of its seasoned players on the international stage. … Read more
Masoud Pezeshkian tells Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya Palestine remains top priority of Iran’s foreign policy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: Reuters/ File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause on Wednesday, saying Iran would back decisions taken by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in negotiations, according to the Iranian presidency. … Read more
Zach Watson, a self-described “recovering man-child,” advises other men about how to take on their fair share of household labor.
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
[ Gold prices in Pakistan surged by Rs10,000 per tola on Wednesday as rising geopolitical uncertainty and mixed signals over possible renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran boosted demand for precious metals in global and domestic markets. In the international bullion market, gold prices jumped by $100 per ounce to $4,155, triggering a … Read more
The country has been gripped by a record-setting heat wave that endangered both players and spectators.
[The Trump administration’s new safety review guidelines appear to exempt Chinese artificial intelligence models. OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s aren’t.
FIFA President Gianni Infantinois facing a wave of criticism over his investment plan. Photo: AFP/File RABAT: President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure, … Read more
Five wrestlers to train in North Ossetia as PWF intensifies preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Former Youth Olympics bronze medallist Inayatullah (left) poses with young wrestlers during a training camp in Lahore. Peshawar-born Inayatullah is one of five wrestlers set to fly to Russia later this month for a month-long training camp. — Photo: … Read more