Afghanistan evolving into terror exporter as ISIS-K recruiting people across Central Asia, Russia

Russia’s FSB says ISIS-K is recruiting militants and Central Asian migrants working in Russia. ISIS-K recruitment stretching from Central Asia into migrant communities inside Russia demonstrates how Afghanistan is increasingly functioning as regional hub for extremist mobilization, manpower generation and cross-border terrorist networking. PHOTO: APP The Vilayat Khorasan branch of the Islamic State is actively…

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Raw foods that fight heatstroke naturally

Raw foods not only save cooking time during hot weather but also offer essential hydration and nutrients Listen to article As heatwave conditions intensify across the region, health experts are urging the public to incorporate specific raw foods into their daily diets to help combat the risk of heatstroke and related illnesses. With soaring temperatures and high…

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Teen maid dies after alleged sexual assault

Probe launched against employer’s son, driver, others after victim succumbs at hospital LAHORE: An 18-year-old domestic worker who had accused her employer’s son and a driver of repeatedly sexually assaulting her has died after spending nearly four weeks in hospital. Police have launched scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding her treatment and criminal investigation. The victim,…

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How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

Kylian Mbappe, in white, in action for France against Brazil in March — these two nations are among the leading contenders to win the upcoming World Cup. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the leading contenders…

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Iran deal includes $300 billion fund

DUBAI: A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal,…

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4 terrorists killed in DI Khan, Mohmand IBOs

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed four terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO in Dera Ismail Khan district following reports of terrorist presence. “After…

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Exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali Jinnah opens in Istanbul

‘The Founding Memory of a Nation’ exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah’s birth ISTANBUL: An exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, opened in Istanbul on Tuesday. Titled “The Founding Memory of a Nation,” the exhibit was organized by the Pakistani Embassy in Ankara in cooperation with…

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Trump Board of Peace’s official Gaza fund is empty

Trump proposed rebuilding Gaza after an October US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas US President Donald Trump, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attend the inaugural Board of…

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