Meta said the post had been blocked inadvertently because of an operational error People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023—REUTERS Meta Platforms’ Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan on Wednesday apologised to India’s information technology minister for briefly restricting a post by Prime Minister…
Residents wade through a flooded street following heavy monsoon rains in Guwahati, India on August 4, 2026. Photo: AFP/file Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed on Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall…
Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a…
Masoud Pezeshkian tells Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya Palestine remains top priority of Iran’s foreign policy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: Reuters/ File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause on Wednesday, saying Iran would back decisions taken by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in negotiations, according to the Iranian presidency….
Five wrestlers to train in North Ossetia as PWF intensifies preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Former Youth Olympics bronze medallist Inayatullah (left) poses with young wrestlers during a training camp in Lahore. Peshawar-born Inayatullah is one of five wrestlers set to fly to Russia later this month for a month-long training camp. — Photo:…
FBI director reveals cooperation in cyber fraud, crimes against children, counternarcotics, fugitive task force FBI Director Kash Patel looks on, as he testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. REUTERS FBI Director Kash Patel says he has forged new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia, two longtime United States rivals, over…
Improved global risk appetite, optimism over China’s planned loan refinancing lift investor confidence A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong buying across…
Spinner says six-wicket haul was his most rewarding after shouldering heavy workload against Pakistan Jomel Warrican leads the team off after picking up 6 for 112. Photo: AFP West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican described his six-wicket haul against Pakistan in the second Test as the most rewarding performance of his career after carrying the hosts’ bowling…
Fourth round of bilateral counterterrorism talks discusses threat environment, explores ways to enhance collaboration US Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Pakistan’s Special Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nabeel Munir lead the fourth round of the US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue held in Washington. PHOTO: X Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their…
Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Tuesday announced an enhanced monthly honorarium for 18 national blind cricketers in recognition of their consistent performances in recent domestic competitions. The revised honorarium will remain effective for six months, from July to December 2026, under the PBCC’s Player Support Programme. The council said the increase across all categories…