Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop
The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.
JAAC responds to Bilawal’s letter, shows willingness to join Truth Commission talks
Bilawal says he will study JAAC’s proposal and consult AJK government and stakeholders to build consensus PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaking to Al Jazeera ahead of the Islamabad Talks 2026. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB The protesting Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee on Saturday expressed its willingness to engage with the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission … Read more
Over 1 million voters to cast ballots in second phase of AJK polls
AJK election body says polling arrangements are complete for peaceful voting in 21 constituencies The CEC appealed to voters to participate actively in the democratic process, saying all necessary arrangements had been made for peaceful, transparent and impartial elections. PHOTO: EXPRESS MUZZAFARABAD: More than a million voters will head to polling stations on Sunday as … Read more
Pakistan conquer South Korea 3-1 to take 2-0 lead in hockey series
South Korea took a 1-0 halftime lead after Sun Din scored in the 30th minute following a closely fought first half With two victories from the opening two matches, Pakistan now hold a 2-0 lead in the four-match Test series against South Korea, putting the hosts in a strong position to win the series. PHOTO: … Read more
‘Spider-Man’ Heads for $875 Million Global Opening, Defying Superhero Slump
[The movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man movie since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.
Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies
During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.
Fifa scraps private investment plan after backlash
FIFA drops plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial entity after strong opposition, Infantino says Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, attends a press event organized by Global Citizen and FIFA to announce the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show in New York City, US, May 14, 2026. REUTERS FIFA president Gianni Infantino, … Read more
Building collapses expose weak urban oversight in Lahore
254 incidents of building collapses were reported in Lahore during the past three years Rescue workers work at the site where children reportedly died after a tuition center roof collapsed, in Lahore, Pakistan, June 30, 2026. REUTERS LAHORE: The roof collapse of a residential building in Kahna has brought Lahore’s long-standing issues of illegal construction, … Read more
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Russia pounds Kyiv, kills 10 as Ukraine appeals for Patriot interceptors
Zelensky says Ukraine intercepted just one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles due to Patriot interceptor shortage Residents look at a burned car at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine August 1, 2026. REUTERS Russia pounded Kyiv and the region in a heavy ballistic missile attack … Read more