Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli air strike in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on March 9, 2026. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during US-Israeli strikes….
LAHORE: A major relief is expected for millions of Christian families in Punjab as the government moves to reform century-old family laws governing the community. After 153 years, key amendments have been proposed to the Christian Marriage Act of 1872, addressing long-standing issues faced by the Christian community, particularly difficulties in marriage registration under the…
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi foreign ministry said Thursday, in the first official contact between the countries since Tehran launched strikes against its Gulf neighbours in retaliation for Israeli-American attacks. “The call focused on reviewing developments in the situation and…
PM, CDF discuss mediation efforts Capital under unprecedented security lockdown Islamabad dialogue being closely US imposed new sanctions on Iran . PHOTO: ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host what could prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent history, as senior leaders from the United States and Iran arrive in…
LONDON: South Africa’s Lions have parted ways with all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel after he departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game, leaving them to field with 10 players in a tight contest against the Titans which they lost.Swanepoel had signed a contract with Worcestershire in the English County season and left…
WASHINGTON: First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having a connection to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said claims about it are defaming her. “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” President Donald Trump’s wife said in a rare address from the White House. It…
Azra Pechuho warns of rising cases after 14 infections, five deaths; isolation units set up in major hospitals Monkeypox (mpox) symptoms include fever, rashes and swollen lymph nodes. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: Sindh is facing a growing health threat as monkeypox cases surge, with 14 infections reported so far this year – including 12 in Khairpur…
A US soldier walks in front of an armoured vehicle during “Balkan Sentinel – 25” military drill, an exercise involving personnel and equipment from the Bulgarian Land Forces and Air Force, formations from the NATO Multinational Battle Group with Italy, and a mechanized platoon from the Romanian Land Forces, in Koren, Bulgaria, June 9, 2025….
Supporters rally nationwide with flags and portraits after Khamenei was assassinated in a Feb 28 US-Israeli strike A woman holds a picture of late Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, 9 April, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Thousands of Iranians rallied on Thursday in a tribute to former supreme leader…
Video from March 2026; unrelated to current attacks, shows official criticizing past Israel-Lebanon violence No recent credible reports found of a UNSC session on the latest situation in Lebanon. PHOTO: YOUTUBE VIDEO SCREEN GRAB Multiple users on social media platform X have been sharing a video since Wednesday, which allegedly shows Pakistan’s envoy criticising Israel…