Oil prices rebounded, with US crude futures up around 2.5% after falling 5% on Wednesday Smoke rising from a US military strike near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran targeted a US air base on Thursday after the United States struck what Washington described as an Iranian drone operation near the Strait…
Decision comes as Trump’s Republicans are locked in tight battle to keep control of both houses of US Congress US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS A US judge on Thursday declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening rules on…
If carried out, it marks the first appearance of a living person on US currency in nearly 150 years President Donald Trump could soon appear on a bank note — breaking longheld tradition against putting living presidents on US money. Photo: AFP/ File President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in…
Foreign Office says discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation, regional peace efforts Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses an open debate of the United Nations Security Council in New York on Tuesday. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will travel to Washington, DC on May 29 for an official…
US President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting in Washington, DC, May 27, 2026. Photo: Reuters/ File The US and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend their ceasefire, pending the approval of Trump. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that the two sides have reached an agreement on a memorandum of…
Both reaffirm commitment to cooperation at multilateral fora, including the United Nations Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on Thursday. Photo: X/ FO China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday lauded Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and diplomacy, amid ongoing talks between Iran…
Pakistani celebrities embraced elegant festive fashion, sharing vibrant Eid Day 2 looks and family moments As Eid celebrations continued into Day 2, Pakistan’s biggest stars once again turned social media into a vibrant display of festive fashion, family moments, and elegant style statements. This year’s Eid Day 2 fashion was all about effortless elegance. Shades…
US Central Command says it was warned that adversaries used location data to target troops The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, US, April 6, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how…
Health teams are racing to find thousands of people who may have been exposed to the virus Red Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) prepare to lower the coffin of Dr Tibenderana Katho Blaise who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify…
Addressing an Eid dinner in New York, Dar urges investment in Pakistan’s future Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses Pakistani-American community during an Eid dinner in New York on Wednesday. Photo: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday hailed Pakistan’s constructive role in regional and global peace efforts,…