International DeskAn oil tanker has been attacked from an unidentified direction in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically critical waterways, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed.According to the organisation, no environmental damage has been reported as a result of the incident. However, investigations into the vessel’s condition and…
ABU DHABI — Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a further 320 prisoners of war following successful mediation by the United Arab Emirates, it was announced on Friday. Each side released 160 captives in the latest swap.According to UAE state news agency WAM, the total number of prisoners exchanged under 22 rounds of UAE-led talks has…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has exposed massive financial irregularities exceeding Rs9.5 billion in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the audit year 2025-26, according to the latest audit report. The irregularities include fraud, misappropriation, irregular procurements, and financial lapses involving ministry employees.The report raises serious concerns over the collection of heavy fees…
WASHINGTON — A damning new report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights reveals that deaths inside US immigration detention facilities have surged by 140 percent during the first 500 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, with 52 people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the period.The 73-page report,…
MANAMA — The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concluded a joint ministerial summit in Bahrain with a sweeping communiqué addressing key regional security issues, including Gaza, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Lebanon and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.The joint statement welcomed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and praised the diplomatic mediation…
London (International Desk) An independent review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed that more than 500 women and newborns suffered avoidable harm over a period of 13 years due to systemic failures and substandard care. The 401-page report, led by maternity expert Donna Ockenden, is being described as the largest…
Karachi / Islamabad — June 26, 2026Pakistan observed Ashura — the 10th day of Muharram — on Friday, with large-scale religious processions held across the country to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions at the Battle of Karbala over 1,400 years ago.Processions featuring the Shabi-e-Alam (symbolic…
Hollywood actress and model Nicola Peltz Beckham has set the internet ablaze with a daring new nude photoshoot, leaving fans barely recognising the star in her most striking appearance yet. The bold images surfaced just days after Nicola made fresh comments hinting at continued tensions with the Beckham family, sparking widespread speculation about the state…
SHENZHEN, China — China has reclaimed the top spot in global supercomputing as LineShine, installed at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, surpassed America’s El Capitan to lead the prestigious TOP500 rankings released Tuesday. It marks the first time a Chinese supercomputer has topped the list since 2017.According to TOP500 scientists, LineShine achieved a staggering…
The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have emphasized that achieving lasting peace, stability, and security in the Middle East requires addressing concerns related to Iran’s missile program and its regional proxy groups. In a joint statement, GCC foreign ministers stressed that comprehensive diplomatic efforts are necessary to reduce tensions, safeguard international maritime…
