IOC bars Indonesia from hosting sports events after visa ban on Israeli athletes
Indonesia refused entry to Israeli gymnasts in all sporting events in country.
Yumna Asif
40 migrants, including infants, die after boat sinks off in Tunisia
40 migrants, including infants, die after boat sinks off in Tunisia
Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate ahead of November vote
In the final showdown before the November 4 New York City mayoral election, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa faced off Wednesday at LaGuardia Community College in Queens. The debate largely followed expected lines, with candidates focusing their attacks and defenses on familiar territory—each other’s records, former President Donald Trump, … Read more
Indispensable, not a matter of choice: Pakistan envoy stresses importance of Pak–US ties
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has described relations between Islamabad and Washington as “indispensable,” emphasising the need for sustained engagement and cooperation between the two nations amid evolving global challenges. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “The Future of the US–Pakistan Relationship” at the Future Security Forum 2025 in Washington, … Read more
US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills
MOSCOW/KYIV/WASHINGTON: The United States hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms. The new sanctions were unveiled one day after plans for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump … Read more
Power outages and chaos as fierce winds batter New Zealand
WELLINGTON: Powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 155 km/h (96 mph) have torn through New Zealand, leaving around 90,000 homes without power and causing widespread disruption across the country. The severe weather has prompted authorities to issue rare red wind warnings the highest alert level for regions including Canterbury and Wellington, though these were … Read more
Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank
Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a controversial bill extending Israeli sovereignty to the occupied West Bank, a move widely condemned as a violation of international law and seen as tantamount to formal annexation of Palestinian territory. In a razor-thin 25–24 vote, the Knesset passed the bill in its first reading on Wednesday. … Read more
At mass burial in Gaza, Palestinians mourn the unknown dead
Gaza: Under a gray sky on Wednesday, dozens of Palestinians gathered in silence as the bodies of 54 unidentified people were lowered into the sandy soil of Deir al-Balah. The remains, handed over by Israeli authorities, were buried side by side in a mass grave part of an ongoing exchange of bodies between Israel and … Read more
63 killed in deadly bus crash in Uganda
At least 63 people have been killed and several others injured in a tragic bus accident in Uganda. According to police, the incident occurred due to a head-on collision between two buses. The crash took place around midnight on the highway connecting the capital, Kampala, to the northern city of Gulu. Several others were injured … Read more
ATC issues non-bailable warrant for Aleema Khan in PTI’s November 26 protest case
Rawalpindi: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan for the fourth time, in connection with cases stemming from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests held on November 26 last year. Presiding over the hearing, ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah expressed frustration over Aleema Khan’s repeated failure to … Read more
Ainak Wala Jin returns: The beloved 90’s Pakistani television series reimagined with AI
For the beloved 90’s kids and their children, the iconic Pakistani children’s television series Ainak Wala Jin is back on screens, this time as an AI-generated cartoon recreation. Ainak Wala Jin, originally produced and broadcast by PTV Lahore from 1993 to 1996, and later revived from 2005 to 2008, remains a cherished part of childhood … Read more
FBR cracks down on lavish lifestyle display and tax evasion through social media
Islamabad; The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a rigorous crackdown targeting individuals flaunting extravagant lifestyles on social media platforms while reporting disproportionately low taxable incomes. In a concerted effort to curb tax evasion, FBR officials have begun closely monitoring more than 100,000 social media accounts nationwide. The move aims to identify those whose … Read more
‘Op AL MASMAK’: Pakistan Navy seizes nearly $1 billion narcotics in Arabian Sea
DUBAI: Pakistan Navy has seized narcotics worth an estimated $972 million during two successful interdictions in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement issued by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) on Tuesday. The operation, part of the ongoing “Operation AL MASMAK”, saw the Pakistan Navy ship PNS Yarmook intercept two unflagged dhow sailing vessels within … Read more
North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC Summit in show of force
GYEONGJU/(South Korea) :North Korea has test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles just days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is set to begin in South Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that several projectiles were launched early Wednesday morning from an area south of Pyongyang. The missiles flew approximately 350 kilometers (217 miles) … Read more
Pak-Afghan trade routes likely to reopen soon, stranded trucks begin returning
Following a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the reopening of trade routes that have been closed for the past 11 days is expected soon. At Chaman, the Pak-Afghan border crossing at Bab-e-Dosti remains closed for trade activities. However, over 500 empty Pakistani trucks stranded in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, have started returning. According to Customs officials, … Read more
CPEC phase-II gains momentum, economic progress, FinMin Muhammad Aurangzeb
Islamabad/Beijing: Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a recent interview with Chinese media, stated that the country has made significant progress on the economic front and that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is advancing steadily. He highlighted that the inflation rate in Pakistan has dropped to single digits (below 10%), which … Read more
Trump takes credit for averting potential Pakistan-India nuclear war
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he played a decisive role in preventing a major war between India and Pakistan during his presidency, stating that his use of trade pressure and diplomacy helped de-escalate tensions at a critical moment. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on occasion of Diwali celebrations, Trump reflected … Read more
SPSC refutes media campaign, confirms suspension of officer over misconduct
The Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has issued a strong rebuttal against what it describes as a “malicious and misleading” media campaign allegedly orchestrated by Mr. Muhammad Ayoub Panhwar, Assistant Director (Recruitment), who is currently under suspension and facing a formal departmental enquiry. In an official press release dated October 21, the Commission revealed that … Read more
Diwali fireworks push New Delhi’s air quality to ‘Hazardous’ levels
New Delhi: The annual Diwali celebrations have once again triggered a severe spike in air pollution in New Delhi, with the city recording the most hazardous air quality levels in the world, according to Swiss monitoring firm IQAir. On Tuesday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Indian capital soared to 442, far above … Read more
Elon Musk’s Starlink brings high-speed internet to remote Africa
Starlink, the satellite internet service by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is rapidly expanding across Africa, transforming digital access for millions living in remote and underserved regions. With services now live in 23 African countries, the initiative is reshaping connectivity, education, healthcare, and economic opportunity on the continent. A Leap Toward Digital Inclusion: Starlink’s satellite-based system is … Read more
U.S. stock market hits record highs amid strong earnings and eased bank fears
NEW YORK: U.S. stocks surged to all-time highs on Monday, fueled by strong earnings reports from major tech and finance companies, along with waning concerns over regional bank credit stress. The rally lifted all major indexes, with the small-cap Russell 2000 outperforming, jumping 2.0%. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all … Read more
More Palestinians killed in Gaza as U.S. delegation visits Israel for high-level talks
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, despite an official ceasefire announced on October 10. According to health authorities in Gaza, the bodies of 57 Palestinians were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The death toll from Israel’s offensive, which began … Read more
China hawk Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman Prime Minister
TOKYO: Sanae Takaichi was appointed Japan’s first female Prime Minister on Tuesday, after clinching an unexpected majority in the first round of parliamentary voting. Known for her conservative views and hardline stance on China, Takaichi will lead a minority government amid political turbulence and mounting domestic challenges. Takaichi, 64, replaces Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s fifth … Read more
White House begins demolition of East Wing for Trump’s 90,000-square-foot ballroom
WASHINGTON: The White House began demolishing the East Wing to make room for President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom on Monday. The East Wing of the White House began coming down Monday afternoon as crews started demolition to make way for what may become the most dramatic structural overhaul in the building’s modern history: a … Read more
SC questions constitutionality of 26th amendment: Heated exchanges mark proceedings
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan witnessed intense exchanges during the hearing on the constitutionality of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. An 8-member larger bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, questioned the legality and formation of the bench itself as senior lawyer Akram Sheikh argued for the matter to be heard by the full court. Justice … Read more
Amazon Web Services outage causes global disruptions across major websites and apps
A major outage in Amazon Web Services (AWS) has triggered widespread disruptions across the internet, affecting a broad range of popular websites, apps, and digital services worldwide. The incident, centered on the AWS US-EAST-1 region, involved significant error rates for requests to DynamoDB, a key database service used by many web applications. AWS acknowledged the … Read more
Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan clinches maiden PSA World Tour title at Vancouver Open 2025
Vancouver, Canada : 21-year-old Ashab Irfan secured his first-ever PSA World Tour title at the Richardson Wealth Men’s Vancouver Open 2025, defeating England’s Sam Todd in a commanding straight-sets final. Seeded fourth in the tournament, Ashab displayed remarkable control and aggression to outplay the sixth-seeded Todd with a decisive 3-0 (11-9, 11-1, 11-5) win in … Read more
BTS’ J-Hope to feature on Le Sserafim’s upcoming single “Spaghetti”
SEOUL: BTS member J-Hope is set to feature on Le Sserafim’s upcoming single “Spaghetti”, marking his first-ever collaboration with a K-pop girl group, Source Music announced Monday. The highly anticipated track is scheduled for release this Friday, and a teaser video shared on Le Sserafim’s official social media accounts has already sparked excitement among fans. … Read more