WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: US media reports have suggested that President Donald Trump’s remarks about declaring the Strait of Hormuz a US territory were made as a joke rather than as part of a serious government policy. Iran has rejected the claim and sharply criticised Washington.According to reports, Trump made the remarks during a political rally in Garden…
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said that political differences should not be turned into personal enmity.Addressing a meeting, Nawaz Sharif said he had not expected to face complaints from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), adding that political disputes should be resolved through dialogue and mutual understanding.“Political differences must…
A popular TikToker was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Taxila, Rawalpindi, while her 15-year-old younger sister was injured in the attack.According to police, Shamsu Bibi, also known as Ayesha, was called out of her home before the incident. She was travelling in a car with her brother and another person when motorcycle-borne attackers…
Jeddah — The Saudi-led multinational Maritime Defence Alliance announced significant progress at its third planning meeting held at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, the Saudi Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. Representatives from 39 countries attended the session. According to the ministry, 15 countries have signed the alliance’s joint communiqué and 13 countries have…
EAST NUSA TENGGARA, Indonesia — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Saturday morning, followed by multiple aftershocks, authorities and international agencies reported. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake occurred around 06:00 local time; BMKG…
Ottawa/New Delhi — Two Canadian human-rights organizations have filed a joint civil-society request with Global Affairs Canada asking for targeted sanctions against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and seven other Indian officials over alleged serious human-rights violations against Muslims in the state.Justice for All Canada and the Canadian Forum for Human Rights and Democracy…
Berlin — The Embassy of Pakistan hosted a vibrant Independence Day celebration today at Pakistan House, marked by patriotic spirit and a large turnout. The ceremony opened with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the hoisting of the national flag by Her Excellency Tasqeen Syeda, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany, to the tune of…
Campaign targets producer Evi Erad over alleged support for IsraelBeirut, Amman and other Arab regions — Pro-Palestine activists have launched a boycott campaign against the new Hollywood release “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” urging cinemas and audiences in Lebanon, Jordan and elsewhere in the Arab world to refuse screenings and ticket purchases. The campaign targets producer…
Study finds account suspensions, reduced reach and content restrictions on Facebook and InstagramLondon/Ramallah — A report by Palestinian digital rights group 7amleh and a researcher at Utrecht University alleges that Meta has systematically suppressed pro-Palestine content on Facebook and Instagram, citing account suspensions, post removals, restrictions on live streaming and reductions in content distribution. Titled…
Treasury chief: The world has never seen economic isolation like what we plan for IranWashington — The United States has threatened to economically isolate Iran in a manner “the world has never seen,” and warned that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would prevent goods from leaving or entering Iranian ports. U.S. Treasury Secretary…
