WASHINGTON – Iranian airstrikes caused far more destruction to American military sites across the Middle East than US officials had…
Somali Pirates Demand Direct Talks with Pakistan as Families of Hostages Plead for Action
KARACHI – The Ansar Burney Welfare Trust has established direct contact with Somali pirates who seized the Honor 25 oil…
Hegseth Says ‘Ceasefire Is Not Over’ as US and Iran Struggle for Control of Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that a US operation to protect commercial ships from Iran…
Hormuz Ship Traffic Stays Limited as Only 4 Commercial Vessels Transit in 24 Hours
ANKARA – Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both…
US Intelligence Indicates Limited New Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program, Sources Say
WASHINGTON – US intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed…
Saudi Arabia Urges Restraint, Support for Pakistani Mediation Toward US-Iran Settlement
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday for exercising restraint and supporting Pakistan-led mediation efforts to reach a political settlement…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif: Transforming Governance in 2026
When Maryam Nawaz Sharif took oath as the 19th Chief Minister of Punjab in February 2024, she made history as…
Trump Renews Pressure on Israel’s Herzog to Pardon Netanyahu Amid War and Corruption Trial
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has renewed his “pressure campaign” on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Israeli Prime…
Anti-Bezos Campaign Urges Met Gala Boycott in New York Over Worker Rights, ICE Contract
NEW YORK – A provocative poster campaign opposing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s involvement in the upcoming Met Gala has appeared…
Japan Cleaner Goes Viral with Spa-Like Service for Plushies, Attracting Global Customers
FUEFUKI, Japan – A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear, or stained stuffed animal can all get a new lease…