Gaza: Israel reopens key Rafah border crossing with Egypt

DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that the annual midday outdoor work ban will come into effect on June 15, 2026, and will remain in force until September 15.Under the directive, all outdoor work under direct sunlight or in open-air spaces is prohibited between 12:30 PM and…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: YTO HRL Logistics, a joint venture between China’s leading express and supply chain company YTO Express and Pakistan’s Habib Rafiq Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (HRL Group), was formally launched at a landmark ceremony held at the Serena Hotel, Islamabad, marking one of the most significant private-sector milestones in the Pakistan-China economic…

New York, USA United States prosecutors have opened an investigation into FIFA over what they describe as “sky-high” ticket prices for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, placing the blame squarely on football’s global governing body for pricing out ordinary fans.Prosecutors from New York and New Jersey issued a stark warning Wednesday, stating that football fans…

Islamabad — February 21, 2026A major corruption scandal has surfaced within the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Immigration Wing, as four officials, including a senior officer, have been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes to illegally clear passengers for international travel.Investigations have revealed that the accused officials cleared at least 12 passengers — who were otherwise ineligible…

Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, has mockingly called for President Donald Trump to be “nominated” for the Nobel Peace Prize, taking a jab at Trump’s claims of achieving peace with Iran. His sarcastic post went viral on social media, drawing a mixed reaction from users.Writing on X, Hunter Biden said: “I…