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It is not unusual to join if there is a security pact among Muslim nations, says state minister for foreign affairs Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the Joint Defence Agreement in Makkah. PHOTO: AFP Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the … Read more
Indian actors take on psychological thriller reportedly involving cat-and-mouse chase 18 years after starring together on screen, Indian actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunited for Haiwaan, with the trailer of the psychological thriller recently released. According to Khaleej Times, the film revolves around a cat-and-mouse game between a psychopath and a visually impaired man. … Read more
Babar Azam returned to captaincy for the third time. Photo: AFP Pakistan face a daunting task to revive their three-match Test series against England when the second match begins at Lord’s on Thursday, with the visitors under pressure to produce a vastly improved performance. Pakistan were beaten by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, … Read more
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
Virkkunen stresses need to ensure such technologies operate within certain security constraints A photo of Henna Virkkunen, European Commission’s executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security, and democracy. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security, and democracy, warned Tuesday about the risks of artificial intelligence slipping beyond human control. … Read more
The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.
Actor expresses gratitude to director, praises co-stars for performances as drama with Ahad Raza Mir wraps Actor Maya Ali said her goodbyes to Aik Mohabbat Aur, taking a look back at some memorable moments from the drama serial. Sharing a photo dump to Instagram, Maya reminisced about the shoot days of the drama opposite co-star Ahad … Read more
HRW says circulation of content by armed groups ‘glorifies life in armed group ranks’, promotes ‘deceptive job offers’ Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Facebook and TikTok failed to prevent the spread of content produced … Read more
Joint statement urges negotiated solution on Iran, calls on Tehran to resume full cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog Saudi Arabia and France reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood and called for Israel to withdraw from all Lebanese territory, according to a joint statement issued Monday at the end of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s state … Read more
An uncommonly powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes and knocked out power to about 2,800 households.