Four students drown in KP’s Lower Dir
Lower Dir: Four students on Friday drowned while swimming in a pond, prompting the rescue authorities to reach the spot. Reports said that as the students were taking a swim in a.
“It is ‘impossible’ to join NATO now”: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy said that he knew it would be “impossible” for Ukraine to join NATO while in the middle of a war. In a joint briefing in Kyiv with Estonian President Alar Karis,.
PTI President re-arrested soon after release
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi was arrested again on Friday minutes after a Lahore court ordered to release him in an embezzlement case. He was re-detained in a corruption case.
Iran frees one Danish citizen, two Austrian-Iranians
On Friday, Iran released one Dane and two Austrian-Iranian citizens who had been held in the country for several years. The trio’s release was announced by Austria and Belgium. Austrian-Iranian citizens Kamran.
Afghan Taliban move weaponry to Iran border
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers sent military equipment to the border with Iran amid a water-sharing dispute that led to an exchange of fire last week. Iran accused the Taliban of violating a 1973.
Ajay Banga takes over as World Bank president
Indian-American business executive Ajay Banga assumed charge as the World Bank’s new president. Mr. Banga, 63, will be the first Indian American to lead the organization. He was nominated for the office.
US will stick to nuclear warhead limits if Russia does: Sullivan
The US stated that it was ready to maintain nuclear warhead limits and negotiate new treaties with Moscow and Beijing. “We’re prepared to stick to the central limits as long as Russia.
Chechen forces begin offensive in eastern Ukraine
Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced that the Akhmat group of Chechen special forces were waging an offensive near the town of Mariinka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Akhmat commander Apti Alaudinov said.
Zelenskyy orders audit of bomb shelters
Zelenskyy ordered an audit of bomb shelters in Kyiv and across the country a day after three people died after being unable to access a shelter. According to the Ukrainian leader’s Telegram.
Jill Biden meets President El Sisi, wife
US first lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived in Cairo on Friday. She met President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and his wife Entisar Amer. Dr. Biden later had lunch with the Egyptian couple.
At least three people killed in Donetsk: Russian official
The Russian-installed official in Donetsk stated that at least three people were killed and four others wounded due to Ukrainian shelling. On Telegram, Denis Pushilin said, “The AFU continue to inflict deliberate.
Passenger train derails in India’s Odisha
An express passenger train derailed in India’s eastern Odisha state on Friday evening, officials said. At least eight coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed near Bahanaga railway station in the state’s.
Gold price increases by Rs. 4,000 per tola
Karachi: Gold price increased by Rs4,000 per tola on Friday, reaching the price of precious metal at Rs. 233,000. The prices increased in line with the upward trend in the international.
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains challenging: IMF
Colombo: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s economy showed “tentative signs of improvement” but recovery remained challenging and Colombo must pursue painful reforms, the IMF said. The International Monetary Fund’s Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura.
‘Ill-wishers’ are trying to destabilize Russia: Putin
Vladimir Putin said that “ill-wishers” were increasing efforts to destabilize Russia and urged members of his cabinet not to allow this “under any circumstances”. He said that Russia’s Security Council would discuss.
Brazil’s top court sentences former president to prison
Brazil’s supreme court sentenced former president Fernando Collor de Mello to eight years and 10 months in prison on corruption and money laundering charges. The Brazilian prosecutor’s office accused Collor, 73, of.
Virgin Atlantic announces return of Dubai-London flights
British airline Virgin Atlantic announced on Thursday that it was relaunching its services between London and Dubai. The airline will operate a seasonal route between the two cities from October to March..
US House passes debt ceiling deal
The US House of Representatives voted to advance a bill that would raise the nation’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling days before a potential default. The bill, titled the Fiscal Responsibility Act of.
Rajwa Al Hussein officially given Princess title
Rajwa Al Hussein has officially been given the title of Princess by the Jordanian Royal Court following her marriage to Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan. “A royal decree was issued to bestow.
Princess Catherine wears Elie Saab at Royal wedding
Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a blush-pink gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. The design, which features long fluted sleeves and a flowing skirt, is the second piece the princess has worn.
Zelenskyy pushes for NATO membership at Moldova meeting
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed his case for Ukraine to be part of the Nato military alliance as he joined European leaders in Moldova. Addressing leaders at the start of the European.
PSG confirms Lionel Messi to play final game for club
Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier confirmed that Lionel Messi will play his final game for the club against Clermont on Saturday. “I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the.
US to open diplomatic station in Norwegian Arctic
The US would open a diplomatic station in the Norwegian Arctic town of Tromsoe, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. “To deepen our own engagement in the high north, I am announcing.
BRICS meeting overshadowed by Putin’s ICC warrant
A BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) meeting of foreign ministers in South Africa has been overshadowed by questions on whether Putin would be arrested if he attends a bloc.
Zelenskyy discusses peace plan with EU’s von der Leyen
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he spoke to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Ukraine’s peace plan. “We discussed specific ways to implement the Ukrainian Peace Formula and consolidate.
Germany convicts left-wing activists for attack on neo-Nazis
A court in eastern Germany sentenced a 28-year-old woman to five years and three months in prison for taking part in a series of attacks on neo-Nazis and other right-wing sympathizers. “Opposing.
UK army chief meets COAS Munir
Gen Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, chief of general staff (CGS) of the UK Army, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. He acknowledged the Pakistan Army’s sacrifices in the.
Taliban supreme leader, Qatari PM hold talks
The Qatari prime minister held talks with the Taliban earlier this month, signalling a new effort by the Taliban to end its international isolation since they took over Afghanistan. The talks took.
Dubai removes 10-day grace period for visit visas
According to local travel agents and call centre workers, visitors to Dubai would no longer be granted a 10-day grace period if their tourist visa expires. Now those who overstay their visa.
Amazon workers plan walkout to protest against job cuts
It emerged that Amazon workers were planning a walkout at the company’s Seattle headquarters on Wednesday. As of Tuesday night, more than 1,800 employees had pledged to walk out around the world,.