Since mid-March, Trump has repeatedly claimed a deal with Iran to end the war was close President Donald Trump could soon appear on a bank note — breaking longheld tradition against putting living presidents on US money. Photo: AFP/ File Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald…
ISLAMABAD: Saudi authorities have reversed their earlier decision to impose restrictions on younger Hajj pilgrims, restoring the previous policy that allows children aged 12 years and above to travel for Hajj. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony confirmed this development on Saturday. He said the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and…
Health teams are racing to find thousands of people who may have been exposed to the virus Red Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) prepare to lower the coffin of Dr Tibenderana Katho Blaise who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify…
PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class with outsiders Haiti, who…
Signals acceptance of 20-year halt to enrichment Araghchi says Pakistan’s mediation process facing difficulties Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Musandam, Oman. Photo: REUTERS DUBAI/ ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that indicated that he could accept a 20-year halt to Iran’s nuclear activity…
New York’s Jalen Brunson celebrates during the Knicks’ series-clinching victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA playoffs. Photo: AFP LONDON: The New York Knicks used a stunning three-point barrage to crush Philadelphia 144-114 and advance in the NBA playoffs on Sunday as Minnesota held off San Antonio to level their series. The Knicks matched…
Odeh’s relative confirms death, family statement says chief killed with wife, son A Palestinian man inspects the site of an Israeli airstrike on a residential building on Tuesday, in Gaza City, on May 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it…
. KARACHI: The Sindh government has taken a major step against land encroachments, illegal occupations, and public complaints. In the fourth meeting of a specially formed committee with Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lnjar in the chair, various measures to protect citizens, traders, and the business community from land grabbers, encroachment mafias, and illegal occupations…
. ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights has highlighted the progress in parliamentary oversight, legislative reforms and protection of vulnerable communities during the parliamentary year 2025-26. The annual report which was presented in Senate stated that the committee remained actively engaged in safeguarding constitutional rights through legislative scrutiny, policy review and accountability measures…
PSWF president urges young players to restore national game’s lost glory through hard work LAHORE: President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation and Secretary General of AIPS Asia, Amjad Aziz Malik, has termed the DHA Hockey Academy, Lahore a major step towards the revival of Pakistan hockey, urging young players to dedicate themselves to restoring…