Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire

A woman holds a Hezbollah flag during a rally in support of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, on June 4, 2026. West Asia News Agency via REUTERS GENEVA: Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon put a deal…

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Zverev sets up Fritz semi at Halle Open

Alexander Zverev is through to the semi-finals of the Halle Open, where he will face American Taylor Fritz. Photo: AFP HALLE WESTFALEN: French Open champion Alexander Zverev will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the ATP event in Halle after edging Raphael Collignon in straight sets on Friday. The world number three and…

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MDCAT set for August 16

. Some medical colleges are charging an additional fee of 10 to 20 per cent every year. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 will be conducted nationwide on August 16, with online registration set to begin on June 22 for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. According…

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PSX plunges 2,475 points on peace talks delay

KSE-100 settles at 178,922 on fresh Lebanon hostilities; foreign investors offload Rs323m KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed sharply lower on Friday as fading optimism over a potential Iran-US peace agreement and renewed regional tensions triggered widespread profit-taking. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost almost 2,500 points to settle at over 178,900, reversing part of…

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FM Dar, Iran’s Araghchi express serious concerns over ceasefire violations by Israel in Lebanon

Two ministers underscore the importance of continued engagement, agree to remain in close contact Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi expressed serious concern over ceasefire violations committed by Israel in Lebanon during a telephonic conversation on Friday, despite the US-Iran peace agreement. “The two leaders exchanged…

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Mexico into World Cup last 32

Mexico’s Luis Romo celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Photo: REUTERS LOS ANGELES: Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar. A howler from South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu gifted…

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US Embassy hosts arts entrepreneurship showcase in Islamabad

US envoy Natalie Baker, HSY headline showcase moderated by filmmaker Tauseeq Haider The US Embassy in Islamabad hosted an ‘Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase’ at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, bringing together artists, designers, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders to celebrate the power of creative industries to drive economic growth, strengthen bilateral ties and connect people across…

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Lebanon ceasefire agreed, US official says after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped

Lebanese health ministry says 31 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Kfartibnit, Lebanon, June 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel ⁠and Hezbollah ​agreed to a ceasefire in ​Lebanon on Friday, a ‌US official said, after an escalation ​in fighting there jeopardised…

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