China lauds Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran talks, stresses durable ceasefire

Wang Yi, Ishaq Dar agree on continued engagement in call, stress regional stability and Strait of Hormuz passage. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar(L) and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. PHOTOs: File Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive mediation role in the US-Iran conflict during talks with Deputy Prime Minister and…

Read More

UK’s Starmer defies calls to quit as safeguarding minister resigns in protest of leadership

Jess Phillips says Starmer’s timid style and incremental approach will not deliver the change the country needs Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Britain, May 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign…

Read More

Kuwait to explore strategic storage opportunities in Pakistan

Ali Pervaiz Malik thanks Kuwait for facilitating vessel Khairpur carrying diesel and jet fuel Kuwait and Pakistan on Tuesday discussed the possibility of the former establishing strategic storage facilities in the country, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. It said that Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Kuwait’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nassar Abdulrahman Almutairi in…

Read More

FIFA releases ‘Illuminate’ for World Cup 2026 with Elyanna and Jesse Reyez

The song blends R&B with Arabic melodies, focusing on themes of identity, unity and resilience Elyanna and Jessie Reyez. Photo: File FIFA released yet another song for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna alongside Canadian artist Jesse Reyez. Titled “Illuminate”, the song is part of FIFA’s growing musical rollout for the tournament and…

Read More

Bangladesh probes T20 World Cup withdrawal

Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul was a central figure in the issue. Photo: ICC/FILE The Bangladesh government has formed a committee to investigate the previous administration’s decision that led to the national cricket team being excluded from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a dispute over playing venues in India. The sports ministry…

Read More

Sinner sets up derby with Pellegrino

Jannik Sinner continues his dominant run at the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory, extending his winning streak in Rome. Photo: AFP/FILE ROME: Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after demolishing Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 on…

Read More