Rubio ‘hopeful’ for ceasefire; Hamas opposes any deal that includes large Israeli military presence in enclave Gaza’s civil defence agency on Thursday said at least 52 people, including eight children, were killed by Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory battered by more than 21 months of war. The latest deadly strikes and gunfire came just…
The pair were executed on drug charges Saudi Arabia put two Ethiopians to death Thursday, pushing this year’s number of foreigners executed past 100 — a spike in capital punishment. The pair were executed on drug charges, the interior ministry said, bringing AFP’s tally of foreigners put to death since the beginning of the year to…
Country’s International Crimes Tribunal is prosecuting former senior figures connected to ousted government Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina while speaking during the annual Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany Bangladesh’s ex-police chief pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a crackdown on protests last year, while former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was formally indicted,…
The pair met hours after Moscow pummelled Kyiv for a second night in a row Russian and American top diplomats held a “frank exchange” as they met in Malaysia on Thursday, Moscow said, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov had shared a “new idea” on Ukraine. The pair…
Scientists observe increase in blood flow to brain’s frontal cortex A recent British study has revealed that drinking peppermint tea can significantly enhance brain health and cognitive function. According to the Nutritional Neuroscience journal, British scientists conducted research to examine the effects of peppermint on health. The study involved 25 volunteers and found that consuming…
Alibaba official praises role of Pakistan’s business community in global e-commerce ecosystem Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with a high-level delegation from the international e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, led by James Dong, president of international markets, to explore opportunities for expanding Pakistan’s e-commerce sector. During the meeting, the prime minister emphasized the growing…
The restoration of steel mills will not only boost industrial output but also generate employment opportunities Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement for the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills, marking a significant step toward strengthening industrial cooperation between the two countries. According to an official statement, a Pakistani delegation led by Prime Minister’s Special…
The Hajj return flights were operated from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Multan, and Peshawar Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully concluded its post-Hajj operation, bringing back more than 41,500 pilgrims to Pakistan through 147 flights. According to the PIA spokesperson, the month-long operation began on June 10 and ended on July 10. The final post-Hajj…
Humaira Asghar’s body has been handed over to her family The post-mortem report of model Humaira Asghar, whose body was found in a flat in Karachi’s Defence area, has revealed startling findings, including that her death occurred 8 to 10 months ago, not six months as earlier suspected. According to the report, the model’s nails…
The court adjourned the hearing until July 21. Islamabad High Court Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the federal government’s failure to submit a report regarding Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and repatriation. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned why the reasons for Pakistan’s refusal to assist in Dr. Siddiqui’s U.S. court proceedings…
