Gaza mediators slam Israeli strikes
RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan…
Gaza mediators slam Israeli strikes
RUINED SHELTER: Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: REUTERS ANKARA: Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, which have been trying to mediate an end to the Gaza conflict, condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Palestinian enclave, urging Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and avoid…
Syria mulls joining Makkah pact
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani at the MoFA. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Thursday said Damascus was considering its options on whether to join or cooperate with a new defence grouping formed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, while welcoming…
Imran Khan returns to Adiala jail after overnight medical examination at Shifa: Tarar
Says after examination Imran was declared medically fit, his sister was present throughout examination, treatment Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan was shifted back to Adiala jail early on Friday after undergoing a detailed medical examination at Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said. In a post on X, Tarar said Imran had been…
Misbah Arshad crowned Miss Universe Pakistan, set to represent country globally
Psychology student Misbah Arshad wins title and prepares for the global competition in Puerto Rico Psychology student Misbah Arshad has been crowned the new Miss Universe Pakistan following a competitive selection process, becoming the fourth Pakistani woman to represent the country on the global Miss Universe stage. At the official ceremony in Zambales, Philippines, Arshad…
‘Baby Shark’ boy returns to stage as a K-pop singer
The child star of the “Baby Shark Dance” video, the most-watched video in YouTube history, released his first K-pop digital single on Thursday, a decade after he first found fame. Park Geonroung, who starred in the video when he was 7 years old, will make his solo K-pop debut under the name “Baby Shark Boy”…
Shakira, Christina Aguilera concerts in Abu Dhabi cancelled amid US-Iran war
Iran has pressed attacks on Emirati ships in recent weeks, after a ceasefire fell apart last month Entertainment organisers have announced the cancellation of a UAE concert by US singer Christina Aguilera and a festival featuring Shakira in Abu Dhabi, amid the ongoing Middle East war. Iran has pressed attacks on Emirati ships in recent…
Mirza Fakhrul, Bangladesh’s new president
War veteran and veteran leftist politician becomes Bangladesh’s highest constitutional office holder Alamgir secured support of 255 lawmakers, while his opponent Ahmed received 88 votes.PHOTO: ANADOLU Days before Bangladesh’s disputed 2018 general election, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir appeared in a campaign video urging voters to go to polling stations despite fears of intimidation. The Bangladesh…
China robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work
Chinese robot makers showcased humanoids sorting parcels, packing phones and doing household chores at a Beijing event Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics demonstrate kickboxing during the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Chinese robot makers showed off humanoids sorting parcels, packing mobile phones and helping with household chores at…
PML-N candidate elected unopposed to reserved seat for overseas Kashmiris in AJK Legislative Assembly
PML-N moves a step closer to securing the numbers required to form the next government in AJK PML-N candidate Abdul Rehman Arain who has been elected unopposed to the reserved seat for overseas Kashmiris in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJKLA). — PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Abdul Rehman…
Satellite proliferation imperils astronomical observations, study finds
ESO says plans for 1.7 million more satellites could severely degrade astronomy; 15,000 orbit today. Satellite trails streak across the night sky above Chile’s Atacama Desert in this composite image from a time-lapse video taken on October 15, 2025. The dome of ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is seen in the foreground. F. Kamphues, ESO/M….
