Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say

MUZAFFARABAD/ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani government has formally welcomed Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s offer to play a mediating role in the Kashmir issue, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic engagement over the long-standing dispute.Addressing the assembly, the Prime Minister’s Adviser stated that “depriving refugees of their right to vote is a deviation from…

NEW DELHI: At least eight people were killed and several others injured in a powerful explosion near a metro station in the Indian capital, New Delhi. According to Indian media reports, the blast occurred inside a car, which then caught fire, engulfing three to four nearby vehicles in flames. Several of the injured are said…

Budapest, — In a historic political earthquake, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after his nationalist Fidesz party suffered a crushing blow at the hands of the opposition Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar.Hungarians turned out in record numbers, delivering what analysts are calling the most significant political shift in the country in…

Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has reaffirmed Germany’s strong commitment to supporting the growth and competitiveness of Pakistan’s apparel industry, while cautioning that the sector’s export performance has remained largely stagnant for over a decade.Speaking at an interactive session with senior representatives of Pakistan’s value-added apparel export…

Seoul, February 19, 2026In a historic verdict that marks a defining moment for South Korean democracy, former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment Thursday after being found guilty of leading an insurrection during his declaration of martial law in December 2024.  (CNN)The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty, with…