20 h. ago Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Makkah for key talks

In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in Makkah on Tuesday. The meeting was confirmed by Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and focused on improving ties and regional peace. According to the SPA, both ministers discussed current developments in the Middle East, […]

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27 h. ago Monsoon rains drench Lahore, trigger power outages and traffic disruption

LAHORE – Heavy monsoon rains hit Lahore and nearby areas early Tuesday, flooding low-lying neighborhoods and causing widespread power outages due to tripped electricity feeders. The downpour, which began during the night, left many roads waterlogged and affected daily life across the city. Several key areas, including Shimla Pahari, Lakshmi Chowk, Jail Road, Gulberg, Airport, […]

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30 h. ago Iran willing to restart nuclear talks if US restores trust: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country is open to restarting nuclear talks with the United States—if Washington can rebuild trust after recent hostilities. In an interview with Tucker Carlson released on Monday, Pezeshkian stressed that Tehran has “no problem” re-entering negotiations, but it needs firm guarantees that similar attacks will not happen again. […]

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30 h. ago Iran’s president claims Israel tried to assassinate him during recent war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during last month’s 12-day conflict, which saw deadly strikes between the two nations. In an interview with U.S. media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said Israeli forces tried to bomb the location of a meeting he was attending, but the attempt failed. He made […]

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49 h. ago ‘Israel tried to kill me but failed,’ says Iranian President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has alleged that Israel made an unsuccessful attempt on his life during a recent period of heightened military tensions between the two countries. In an exclusive interview with former U.S. television host Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian was asked whether he believed Israel had tried to assassinate him. “Yes,” he replied. “They tried, […]

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50 h. ago UK honors victims on 20th anniversary of 7/7 London bombings

King Charles III, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Londoners united on Monday to mark 20 years since the deadly 7/7 terrorist attacks that shook the British capital. The 2005 bombings killed 52 people and injured over 770 during the morning rush hour, leaving a lasting scar on the city’s history. At exactly 8:50 a.m.—the moment […]

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3 d. ago Iran hit five Israeli military bases with ballistic missiles, says UK report

LONDON: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five Israeli military bases during the 12-day war last month, according to a detailed report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, citing satellite data from Oregon State University. Israel usually censors information about attacks on military and sensitive sites, fearing it could help Iran improve missile targeting. However, the report […]

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago KP CTD foils suicide attack, kills two terrorists, including bomber

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday foiled a suicide attack and killed two terrorists of the outlawed Finta al-Khawarij, including the suicide bomber, in Peshawar. According to a CTD statement, acting on intelligence inputs, the CTD conducted a swift operation in the Shamshato Armard area, and neutralised two Afghan terrorists, including the […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss current developments in region at ECO Summit

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, where they discussed the current status and developments in the region. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the discussions, the two leaders agreed to keep each […]

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5 d. ago PM Shehbaz engages with Turkish, Iranian Presidents at ECO Summit in Azerbaijan

BAKU – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged with Presidents of Turkiye and Iran on sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization

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5 d. ago Neelum valley tragedy: six killed as vehicle falls into river, child still missing

A tragic accident shook Azad Kashmir’s Neelum Valley on Friday morning when a tourist vehicle plunged into the Neelum River near Chilhanna, claiming six lives. The victims, five women and one man, were reportedly residents of Muzaffarabad and were on a family trip when the disaster struck. According to police reports, the vehicle was carrying […]

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5 d. ago  US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links

The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says this step is part of its broader effort to apply economic pressure on Tehran and block its oil […]

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5 d. ago US targets Iran’s oil trade and Hezbollah in new round of sanctions

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a network accused of smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil and targeting a Hezbollah-linked financial institution. The Treasury Department announced these actions on Thursday, aiming to cut off key revenue sources fueling Iran’s regional influence and militant support. According to officials, the sanctioned network is operated […]

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago PHC seeks report on helicopter availability, tourist safety in KP

Peshawar High Court (PHC) held a hearing on the case of tourists drowning in the Swat River. A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah presided over the proceedings. During the hearing, the Chief Justice inquired about the absence of the Commissioner of Malakand Division and questioned the status of the inquiry officer […]

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5 d. ago Governor Sindh visits Iranian embassy, condemns Israeli aggression

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad and met with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam to express solidarity in light of recent Israeli aggression in the region. During the visit, the Governor paid tribute to those martyred in the attacks and recorded his sentiments in the […]

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5 d. ago U.S. cracks down on Iran’s oil trade network and Hezbollah’s financiers

The United States has announced new sanctions on a business network involved in Iranian oil trade and a Hezbollah-linked financial group. The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed these actions are part of efforts to increase pressure on Iran’s economy and Hezbollah’s financial system. These sanctions aim to cut off illegal financial sources funding terrorism and instability. […]

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6 d. ago Top Russian navy general killed in missile strike near Ukraine border

MOSCOW – Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy head of the Russian Navy, was killed during combat in the Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed on Thursday. He was one of the country’s most senior military officers. According to the ministry, Gudkov died while carrying out his duties in a border area near Ukraine. […]

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6 d. ago US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme by up to two years, says pentagon

The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday that recent US airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, setting it back by as much as two years. The strikes, carried out on June 22, targeted three key nuclear facilities using powerful bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said intelligence assessments within the Department of […]

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