2 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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10 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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13 h. ago 12 injured as muharram banners strike power lines on Sukkur express roof

SUKKUR – At least 12 mourners were injured on Friday after high-voltage electric shock struck the rooftop of the Sukkur Express when banners (known as “Alams”) carried by passengers during a Muharram procession touched overhead high-tension wires. According to railway sources, the incident occurred as the train was en route from Jacobabad to Sukkur and […]

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17 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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18 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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19 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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21 h. ago PM Shehbaz slams Israeli strikes on Iran, stands firm with oppressed nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned what he called “unjustified, illegal, and unnecessary Israeli aggression” against neighboring country Iran, during his address at the 17th Heads of State Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Baku. He expressed deep sorrow over the civilian casualties caused by the Israeli strikes and extended condolences […]

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23 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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23 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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23 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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24 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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24 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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42 h. 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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43 h. ago House republicans push Trump’s $4.5 trillion bill to brink of approval

WASHINGTON – House Republicans are racing to pass President Donald Trump’s massive $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill by the July 4 deadline. The final push came after overnight talks led by GOP leaders and Trump himself to win over hesitant lawmakers. The House began final debates in the early hours of Thursday following a […]

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44 h. ago Court reinstates doctors fired over protest, declares Punjab govt’s dismissal order invalid

In a major relief for protesting doctors, the Lahore High Court has cancelled the Punjab government’s notification that terminated several doctors for participating in strikes. The court has also ordered their immediate reinstatement, calling the government’s move unlawful. Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi presided over the contempt of court hearing related to the ongoing protest by […]

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45 h. ago Gaza bleeds again: Israeli airstrikes kill 30 more, death toll tops 57,000

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued with deadly force, killing at least 30 more Palestinians in the latest wave of attacks. The strikes have intensified across multiple areas, leaving already devastated neighborhoods in ruins and increasing pressure on overstretched hospitals and emergency services. According to foreign media reports, a particularly tragic airstrike on Tuesday hit the […]

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46 h. ago Likud ministers push Netanyahu to annex West bank before Knesset break

Fifteen Israeli cabinet ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party have signed a petition urging immediate annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The push comes ahead of Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where they are expected to discuss a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The ministers, joined by Knesset […]

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47 h. 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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56 h. ago Court dismisses plea to file criminal case against Donald Trump over Iran strikes

A local court in Karachi on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking the registration of a criminal case against US President Donald Trump over recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, ruling that the matter fell outside its jurisdiction. The plea was filed on June 24 by Advocate Jamshed Ali Khowaja, who claimed to represent hundreds […]

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58 h. ago PTI leadership reaffirms unity, vows to defend KP govt under Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has reaffirmed its unity and resolute commitment to defending the party’s provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) under the leadership of Imran Khan. At a press conference held on Wednesday, senior PTI figures emphasized the party’s unwavering support for the former prime minister, declaring that no amount of pressure could […]

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