BEIJING: China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its manned space programme, CCTV reported on Wednesday. The candidates are Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud. Both will travel to China for training, and one will participate in a flight mission as a payload specialist and become the first foreign astronaut in China’s space…
Iranian walks past a giant billboard reading ‘The Strait of Hormuz remains closed’ at Revolution Square in Tehran. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” were the main obstacles to genuine negotiations. “Tehran wants to continue peace talks but the US’ breach of commitments, blockade…
ISLAMABAD: Amid road blockades linked to a second round of US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad, the Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has warned of a looming oil crisis, citing falling crude supplies and approached the GHQ to clear stranded crude tankers. The refinery, which processes 100% indigenous crude oil sourced from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the Potohar region,…
Iran’s envoy meets PM as talks’ fate hangs in balance Meeting comes at a critical juncture Dar continues di Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with Iran Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam during a meeting in Islamabad. PHOTO: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan intensified its behind-the-scenes and overt diplomatic efforts on Wednesday…
. LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern Britain efficiently after years of political turmoil. Less than two years later, accusations that his office forced through a key appointment have shattered that image of competence. Embroiled in a scandal over his decision to appoint Labour Party veteran Peter Mandelson…
Rejects de-sealing request as dispute over Lot-II escalates between contractor, authorities KARACHI: The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has rejected a verbal request to immediately de-seal the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project site directing a court official to inspect the site and submit a report. During the hearing of a petition…
UN flag fluttering in front of United Nations headquarters in New York. PHOTO: REUTERS The United Nations on Wednesday expressed outrage over the destruction of a statue of Jesus by an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon. Responding to Anadolu’s question on the incident, the secretary-general’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told a news conference that the UN…
Starmer faces backlash over Mandelson envoy pick, raising doubts about leadership grip ritain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps outside 10 Downing Street to welcome Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, in London, Britain, April 22, 2026. REUTERS Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern Britain efficiently after years of…
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the approval of the bill is historic moment for nation’s health A smoker stands next to a bin for cigarette butts in London, Britain, November 26, 2024. Photo: Reuters Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy…
Murals and banners long shaped Iran’s cities, reflecting state political messaging and policy A woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 20, 2026.REUTERS Since the outbreak of war between Iran, Israel and the United States, colourful murals have sprung up across…