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How Pak Minister Khawaja Asif Brought Comic Relief Amid Tension On Border

The past week saw India and Pakistan exchange heavy fire after New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. Artillery guns screamed on the borders and the people of the two countries argued on social media

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:50
Ranveer Allahbadia, British TV Host Roast Pak Podcaster Over Laden Claim

Islamabad was left red-faced on foreign television as British TV host Piers Morgan schooled a Pakistani podcaster over his claim on state-sponsored terrorism and the circumstances surrounding the elimination of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:48
"Planetary Threat": Scientists Exploring How To Beat Heat For Better Sleep

"Rising temperatures induced by climate change and urbanisation pose a planetary threat to human sleep, and therefore health, performance, and wellbeing," according to a 2024 review of scientific literature published in the journal Sleep Medicine.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:35
RFK Jr Slammed For Swimming In Sewage-Filled Rock Creek With Grandchildren

For a day out with grandchildren, the former presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr chose Washington's Rock Creek, despite enormous evidence of its water being contaminated with harmful bacteria.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:35
China Lifts Ban On Boeing Imports After Trade Talks With US: Report

China has lifted a ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, a report said Tuesday, after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily lower tariffs in a major de-escalation of their trade war.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:31
9 Malaysian Paramilitary Officers Killed In Truck-Lorry Crash

At least nine members of a Malaysian paramilitary force were killed on Tuesday when their transport truck collided with a lorry, emergency services and media said.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:20
"If Pak Is Tolerated...": Baloch Rebels Statement On Latest Attacks

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 71 "coordinated attacks" at more than 51 locations across Pakistan's Balochistan province under its ongoing 'Operation Herof'.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:08
French Actor Gerard Depardieu Found Guilty In Sexual Assault Case

A court in Paris on Tuesday found French actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:59
"Some Personal Data Has Been Taken": UK's Marks And Spencer On Cyber Attack

British retailer Marks and Spencer said on Tuesday some personal customer information was taken in the cyber attack that has crippled its online operation for more than three weeks.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:50
Iraqi Man Killed And Eaten By Pet Lion In His Backyard: Report

An Iraqi man, Aqil Fakhr al-Din, was killed and partially eaten by his pet lion in his garden in Kufa, Iraq.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:31
Fentanyl Is A US Issue, Says China, Calls Punitive Tariffs Unreasonable

The responsibility of tackling the fentanyl issue in the United States lies within the US itself, China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, rejecting the punitive tariffs Washington imposed on Beijing for not stemming the inflow.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:25
"Told To Use More Baby Oil": Escort Testifies In Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex Trafficking Case

The escort detailed multiple graphic encounters with Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie Ventura, as part of the music mogul's ongoing trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:13
'Cities Today Are Heat Traps, Prioritise Nature': UN Chief Heat Officer

Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about the urgent need to redesign cities to keep asphalt-riddled areas from turning into impossible-to-escape "ovens".

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:00
Kim Kardashian To Testify In Paris Multi-Million-Dollar Robbery Trial

A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after masked men robbed her at gunpoint of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:51
Chan Chan, UNESCO World Heritage Site In Peru, Defaced With Obscene Graffiti

A vandal defaced Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Peru, with obscene graffiti over the weekend, the Ministry of Culture said Monday.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:45
"Stupid" To Reject Free Air Force One As Gift By Qatar: Trump Dismisses Criticism

US President Donald Trump's plans to receive a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar has triggered a massive political row and raised various concerns, even as he said he would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:30
Russia Downed Malaysian Airline MH17 In Ukraine, Rules UN Aviation Body

The UN aviation council on Monday ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014 with the deaths of 298 passengers and crew, the Dutch government said.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:16
Babysitter Jailed For 20 Years In US After 7-Month-Old Baby Dies From Benadryl Overdose

Dixie Villa was handed the maximum sentence for manslaughter by an Oahu court on May 7.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:03
Hamas Releases Last Living American Held Hostage In Gaza

Hamas freed the last living American citizen held hostage in Gaza, following talks between the US and the group ahead of a Middle East visit by President Donald Trump.

Published on: 13.05.2025 06:58
Bangladesh Bans Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, Suspends Party Registration

Bangladesh's Election Commission has suspended the registration of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, effectively barring the party from contesting the next national elections.

Published on: 13.05.2025 06:45

News from Arabic Countries

Kurdish leader Ocalan told the PKK to disband, it did: Here’s what to know

PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is leading peace efforts to end a Kurdish armed rebellion against Turkiye after four decades.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:35
Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine direct peace talks in Istanbul

Zelenskyy welcomes the US leader's initiative, insists Putin should also be in the Turkish city 'in person'.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:18
Why did the US and China slash tariffs – and what’s next?

Experts say the pullback on tariffs shows that China managed to stand its ground, as Trump battled domestic pressure.

Published on: 13.05.2025 09:05
Argentina’s top court finds Nazi files ‘of global significance’ in basement

Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina's Supreme Court.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:31
Knicks vs Celtics: Tatum injured in Boston’s Game 4 loss in NBA playoffs

New York Knicks take a 3-1 series lead after winning Game 4 against Boston Celtics, who lost Jayson Tatum to injury.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:22
Russia must assume responsibility for MH17 downing: UN aviation agency

The ICAO says Russia must pay damages for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:11
US President Donald Trump lands in Saudi Arabia on official visit

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first stop of a three-country tour of Gulf states.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:09
Campaigners take UK to court over export of F-35 components to Israel

Al-Haq, a Palestinian rights organisation, and the Global Legal Action Network take their case to the High Court.

Published on: 13.05.2025 08:02
Drones, gold, and threats: Sudan’s war raises regional tensions

RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan have raised regional tensions and put a spotlight on the country's booming gold economy.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:55
Trump visits the Middle East: All the countries visited by US presidents

For the second time in his presidency, Donald Trump's first official state visit is to Saudi Arabia.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:43
Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what’s next?

Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:42
Trump in the Middle East: How much are US-Gulf investments worth?

US President Donald Trump embarks on a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:15
‘No guardrails’: How India-Pakistan combat obliterated old red lines

From missiles targeting broad swaths of territory to water as a weapon, the threshold for the next war has been lowered.

Published on: 13.05.2025 07:08
Afrikaners landing in US with refugee status is “deeply offensive”

“Trump’s acceptance of Afrikaners as refugees into the United States is an assault across many fronts.”

Published on: 13.05.2025 06:20
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,174

These are the key events on day 1,174 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 13.05.2025 04:14
Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial

Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.

Published on: 12.05.2025 22:57
Heavy gunfire, clashes in Libya’s Tripoli after killing of militia leader

Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.

Published on: 12.05.2025 22:41
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US

Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.

Published on: 12.05.2025 20:39
US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander reunites with family after release

Video from the Israeli military showed the moment of US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander reuniting with his family.

Published on: 12.05.2025 20:25
Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices

President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:51
One in five people in Gaza face starvation, famine watchdog warns

The IPC says a full 100% of Gaza now experiences acute food insecurity while half-a-million people face starvation.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:30
Protesters rally against Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Protesters in Basel condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:12
India-Pakistan ceasefire brings hope and uncertainty

A ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently holding, bringing relief to civilians who fled after recent attacks.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:49
Can Istanbul talks pave way to end the war in Ukraine?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin - if he attends in person.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:47
Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk

Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:35