Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania cut power as Europe’s heatwave intensifies
Europe, the fastest-warming continent, faces record heat and wildfires, with France and Spain worst hit…
Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania cut power as Europe’s heatwave intensifies
Europe, the fastest-warming continent, faces record heat and wildfires, with France and Spain worst hit A man cools himself with water from the Fontana della Barcaccia during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Chieppa Italy placed all major cities under the highest heat alert on Thursday as a severe heatwave gripped large…
US sees scope for stronger agricultural technology partnership with Pakistan
Natalie Baker says American innovation can help modernise Pakistan’s farm sector while boosting trade and investment A photo of farmers working on their crop in Pakistan. Photo: APP/file The United States on Thursday highlighted opportunities to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan in agricultural technology, saying greater adoption of American innovation could help modernise the country’s farm…
Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR
Says IBOs were conducted as part of ongoing ‘Rad-ul-Fitna-3’, a counterterrorism operation to eliminate Indian proxies Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Security forces killed 12 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the Washuk and Mastung districts of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. The federal…
Pakistan juniors depart for Egypt for championship, elite squash training camp
The squad will undergo intensive training under renowned Egyptian coach Omar Abdel Aziz A group of Pakistan’s emerging squash players and a senior coach left for Egypt on Wednesday to compete in the Egyptian Junior Open 2026 . PESHAWAR: A group of Pakistan’s emerging squash players and a senior coach left for Egypt on Wednesday…
Israel charges settler in Palestinian activist’s killing, in rare indictment
Israeli settler Yinon Levi charged with manslaughter over activist Owdeh Hathaleen’s death, prosecutors say Mourners carry the body of well-known Palestinian activist Owdeh Hathaleen, who, according to people who said they witnessed the shooting, was shot and killed in the village of Umm al-Khair by Israeli settler last week, during his funeral near the city…
Pakistan, seven nations call Israeli actions in Gaza grave violations of international law
Say Israeli policies threaten foundations of two-state solution, erode Palestinian rights and peace prospects Destruction in Lebanon from Israeli bombing campaigns. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Pakistan and seven other Islamic countries on Thursday condemned Israel’s ongoing violations in the Gaza Strip, denouncing the targeting of healthcare facilities, attacks on civilian infrastructure and the continued loss of…
FIFA leadership backs Infantino after Morocco meeting
FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a crisis meeting with senior staff in Sale, Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS FIFA’s senior leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, while acknowledging mistakes in the handling of a now-withdrawn commercial proposal and pledging to strengthen the governing body’s internal processes….
India’s Modi turns to Instagram to woo young voters after Gen Z protest
Modi’s party targets youth with biker jacket clips, rap tracks and Friends-themed campaign videos Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses the press upon his arrival to attend the first day of the monsoon session of parliament in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026. REUTERS Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Instagram…
PCB imposes two-year ban and PKR one million fine on Hamza Nazar
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar. photo: PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar from participating in all domestic and international cricket activities. He has also been fined PKR one million. The disciplinary action follows an inquiry…
Pakistan team departed for over-60s cricket World Cup in Canada
A Send-Off Dinner was hosted on Wednesday at Karachi Gymkhana Club to bid farewell to the Pakistan Over-60s squad. Pakistan Over-60s cricket team departed from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi to compete in the IMC Over-60s Cricket World Cup 2026. The tournament is scheduled from 9th to 23rd August 2026 in Mississauga, Canada and will feature…
