JERUSALEM: Israel on Friday deported four Italian activists, the first of hundreds detained from an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, shortly after the interception of the group’s final boat brought an end to its mission. The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail last month, ferrying politicians and activists including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg towards Gaza, where…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday said India must respect the inalienable rights of the Kashmiri people, most importantly their fundamental right to self-determination, as enshrined in the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, “Pakistan believes that the path to lasting peace and stability in South Asia lies in…
MUZAFFARABAD: The government’s negotiating committee, formed on the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) reached consensus on an agreement on Friday, with the final document expected to be signed soon. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry confirmed that the concluding round of talks was…
Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season is here, and our NFL analysts have you covered in the eleventh hour. Don’t miss our last-minute prep for a loaded slate. Here’s what we have: First, analytics writer Seth Walder breaks down three stat trends that could be pivotal this weekend. Then fantasy football writer Eric Moody…
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund is ready to allow roughly Rs500 billion adjustments within the budgets to offset the impact of floods but without compromising on the overarching goal of maintaining fiscal discipline. But Pakistani authorities are insisting upon getting relaxation by the same amount against the primary budget surplus annual target, according to the…
Hong Kong designer-turned-entrepreneur Rosie Chan Man-wai has developed a recycling system that uses black soldier fly larvae and smart automation to turn food waste into fertiliser and protein for schools, farms, residential estates and businesses. The innovation lies not only in the biology, but more importantly in the system’s design philosophy. The machines are stackable,…
Karachi: The Sindh government is considering strict measures against parents who refuse to administer polio drops to their children, as part of renewed efforts to eradicate the crippling disease from the province. Chairing a high-level meeting on polio eradication at the Chief Minister’s House, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said he had “no other…
Zurich: FIFA has revealed the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament that will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The new ball, designed by German sportswear giant Adidas, combines advanced technology with a design symbolizing the unity of the three host nations. Named “Tri Onda”, the term…
Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced the resumption of its flight operations to the United Kingdom, introducing competitive and affordable fares for passengers. According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline will restart its UK operations from October 25, with two weekly flights scheduled from Islamabad to Manchester on Tuesdays and Saturdays in the…
Tess de la MareWest of England PA Media Bethan Roper was killed by a tree branch in 2018 A major rail operator has been fined £1m for breaching health and safety law when a young woman suffered a fatal head injury after placing her head outside a droplight window. Bethan Roper, 28, was killed on…
