2 h. ago Israel strikes kill 32 in Gaza as ceasefire talks in Doha set to resume

GAZA CITY: At least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sunday, with 29 deaths reported in Gaza City alone, according to hospital sources. The bombardment came as Israel signaled a willingness to resume indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Doha under growing global pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved sending negotiators for […]

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3 h. ago Khawaja Asif calls Gaza ‘today’s Karbala,’ urges muslim world to break silence

SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has drawn a powerful comparison between the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the tragedy of Karbala, urging immediate action from the Muslim world. Speaking to media on Sunday, Asif emphasized the moral duty of Islamic nations to rise against injustice and support Palestinians facing relentless violence. Reflecting on the […]

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5 h. ago Israel rejects Hamas conditions as ceasefire talks move to Qatar

Israel is sending a delegation to Qatar for negotiations on a possible ceasefire and hostage deal, despite rejecting key changes proposed by Hamas. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Hamas’ adjustments to the U.S.-backed plan were “not acceptable,” though discussions would continue. The talks aim to finalize a 60-day truce in Gaza, as proposed by […]

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5 h. ago Elon Musk launches ‘America Party’ in bold split from Trump over tax bill

Elon Musk has officially launched a new political movement called the “America Party,” marking a dramatic break from U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk announced the move on his social platform X, declaring the new party aims to “give you back your freedom.” The billionaire made the announcement just a day after criticizing Trump’s newly signed […]

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15 h. ago Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on US Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas said on late Friday that it has delivered a “positive response” to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US. The Palestinian armed group said on Friday night that it was “seriously ready to enter immediately into a round of negotiations”, but it […]

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23 h. ago One killed, three injured by armed suspects firing in Bannu: police

BANNU: At least one person was killed and three others were injured after armed assailants attacked a jirga in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, police said on Saturday. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities recently, especially in KP and Balochistan after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Bannu police spokesperson […]

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24 h. ago Hamas open to immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza death toll rises

Hamas has announced its readiness to begin talks “immediately” on a Gaza ceasefire based on a US-backed plan. The statement followed consultations with other Palestinian factions and marked a potential shift in the ongoing 21-month conflict. Hamas expressed willingness to negotiate a mechanism to implement the truce proposal. Meanwhile, Israel has yet to make a […]

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26 h. ago Trump: Iran has not agreed to nuclear inspections or enrichment ban

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has not accepted international nuclear inspections nor agreed to halt uranium enrichment. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear programme had been “set back permanently” but warned it could restart operations at new locations. He added that Iran’s efforts to resume enrichment would be a serious […]

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27 h. ago 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks continue

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza since early Saturday morning. According to hospital sources, among the dead were women, children, and civilians who were waiting for aid. The attacks also injured dozens. Many of the victims were from areas hit without warning. A school sheltering displaced families was also targeted, killing five […]

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31 h. ago Trump unveils ‘big beautiful bill’ in a blaze of fireworks and fighter jets

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump signed his long-awaited “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 with great celebration. The signing ceremony took place at the White House South Lawn and featured fireworks, fighter jets, and patriotic speeches. Trump appeared with First Lady Melania Trump and told the crowd, “We made promises, and we kept […]

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39 h. ago Trump expects Hamas decision on ‘final’ peace proposal very soon

President Trump said late Thursday that he expected to know Hamas’s decision on his “final” peace proposal for a ceasefire with Israel within the next 24 hours. Trump announced late Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a two-month ceasefire with Hamas, a US government-designated terrorist group. “My Representatives had a […]

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47 h. ago Russia strikes Kyiv with war’s biggest drone attack after Trump

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, just hours after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 23 people were injured, and dozens of buildings were damaged, including schools, apartments, and a medical facility. Air raid sirens rang from […]

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48 h. ago 15 killed in Gaza airstrike as Trump awaits Hamas ceasefire reply

  At least 15 Palestinians died in an overnight Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, local health officials confirmed on Friday. The strike hit a tent camp in Khan Younis around 2 a.m., targeting people already displaced by war. Families held funeral prayers later that day as grief spread across the community. A 13-year-old girl, Mayar […]

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48 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi extends wishes to U.S., praises Trump’s role in global peace

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended warm congratulations to the American people and U.S. officials on the occasion of America’s 249th Independence Day. In his statement, he described the day as a powerful reminder of sacrifice, freedom, and democratic values. He emphasized that Pakistan joins the U.S. in celebrating the spirit of liberty and human dignity. […]

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52 h. ago UN expert accuses global firms of profiting from violence against Palestinians

A UN rights expert, Francesca Albanese, has accused several global companies of benefiting from Israel’s occupation and alleged genocide of Palestinians. In a report presented on Thursday, she claimed these firms have helped fuel human rights violations through their operations in occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, said these […]

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52 h. ago Gold set for weekly gain as US tax cuts spark fiscal concerns

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, heading for a weekly gain, as the passage of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill triggered new fiscal worries. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $3,329.67 per ounce in early trade, while U.S. gold futures slipped slightly by 0.1% to $3,339.30. The bill, which cleared Congress on […]

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52 h. ago Dollar holds firm as Trump’s tax bill and trade pressure shake global markets

The U.S. dollar remained steady on Friday after a recent rebound, boosted by strong job data and the successful passage of President Donald Trump’s major tax and spending bill. The legislation, expected to add $3.4 trillion to the national debt, sparked fresh debate about America’s fiscal path but did little to weaken investor confidence in […]

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52 h. ago Oil prices hold steady amid strong US jobs data and tariff uncertainty

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Friday as fresh U.S. employment data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady. Meanwhile, uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff announcements kept investors cautious. Brent crude futures edged up by just 1 cent, trading at $68.81 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]

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53 h. ago New York Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani accuses Trump of threats

NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate running for New York City Mayor, has alleged that US President Donald

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53 h. ago Trump approves $8.6 billion for arctic icebreakers to counter Russia, China

  President Donald Trump has approved a massive $8.6 billion budget to expand the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet, aiming to boost America’s Arctic presence. The move comes as Russia and China continue strengthening their operations in the polar region. The new funding will support the construction of multiple heavy, medium, and light Arctic Security […]

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