London — Thousands gathered at Trafalgar Square on Friday to pay tribute to Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in Cambridge University’s history, who was found dead at his South London home. His death came nine days after he resigned from the university amid an intense public campaign accusing him of plagiarism.In a statement read…
Paris/Islamabad — The 60-day memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, signed in Versailles on June 17, formally expired on Monday after failing to produce a broader settlement or secure key objectives. The MoU had aimed to turn a temporary ceasefire into a lasting agreement, but talks stalled and both sides accused…
Islamabad — The Supreme Court has ordered that PTI founder Imran Khan be transferred to Shifa Hospital until the next hearing and instructed the constitution of a medical board to examine him. The court directed that the transfer be carried out under tight security and that public order outside the hospital must not be disturbed.During…
Uttar Pradesh — Thanks to the intervention of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, Abdul Mannan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, has been given a new lease on life after undergoing successful surgery in the United States. Mannan’s wife, Neha Ali, appealed to Kohli for help when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Responding to her plea,…
Bern — Severe heat and drought in Switzerland are putting dairy farmers and cheese makers under heavy strain, as cows are producing less milk and shortages of grass and fodder are affecting output. Local reports say some farmers have been forced to buy extra feed, pushing production costs higher.Christa Bruegger, a spokesperson for the Swiss…
Washington/Mecca — Former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the new defense pact concluded in Mecca and publicly praised the leadership of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for their role in the agreement. Trump described the pact as a positive step toward strengthening unity and security in the Middle East.In his statement, Trump said the Mecca…
MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine carried out a massive overnight drone attack, targeting Moscow and other regions with more than 600 drones, killing and injuring several people. Russia responded with ballistic missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the city’s air defense systems destroyed 201 drones over the…
CAIRO — Hamas has called on the Board of Peace and mediating countries to compel Israel to fulfill all its obligations under the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, halt ceasefire violations, and approve the roadmap for the plan’s second phase.The demand came after a meeting lasting more than two hours in Cairo between…
Tehran/Muscat: Iran and Oman have agreed on a joint map for a secure shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, a move described as significant progress in bilateral maritime cooperation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said technical talks continue, but full restoration of peace and security in the strait depends on an end to…
Tehran — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated Tehran’s firm commitment to expand and deepen relations with India across multiple sectors. Pezeshkian said Iran is prepared to take more effective measures, based on mutual trust and respect, to advance the shared interests of both nations.Speaking amid growing regional diplomatic and economic engagement, the president highlighted…
