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5 dead, 14 missing while attempting to enter Iran illegally from Afghanistan

Victims believed to have died from thirst, extreme heat in deserts of southwestern Nimroz province Afghan security forces recovered the bodies of five people who were attempting to enter Iran illegally but died from thirst and extreme heat in the deserts of southwestern Nimroz province, local media reported on Sunday. Efforts are underway to locate … Read more

Powerful phones star at China show

At least three firms showcased agentic phones at Shanghai’s AI conference, hinting at the future of smartphones Chinese firms showed off phones that would be run by artificial intelligence. PHOTO: AFP  Tech firms are racing to roll out advanced smartphones that use artificial intelligence to do everything from ordering food to composing messages upon a … Read more

Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say

US decides to ⁠adjust force posture in the region and reinforce existing fleet of ​aerial refuelling aircraft US Air Force tanker aircraft are lined up at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, May 19, 2026— REUTERS Israel is preparing to receive more US ​refuelling aircraft, an Israeli military official said on Sunday, … Read more

Talal Chaudhry on Noreen Niazi’s remarks

Tariq Fazl says comments not an isolated incident, reflect broader pattern by Imran Khan’s family Parlimentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazl Chaudhry and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chauhdry addressing the media. SCREENGRAB Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Sunday accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, of promoting an … Read more

The quiet diplomatic friction between Pakistan and Japan

PUBLISHED July 19, 2026 For decades, Japan has been among Pakistan’s most dependable partners, one that has invested in the country’s infrastructure, financed development projects, supported economic reforms and largely stayed away from the bitter politics of South Asia. Tokyo cultivated a reputation as a friend to both Islamabad and New Delhi, preferring economic diplomacy … Read more