Pakistan hosts defence chiefs from US, Central Asia for landmark security talks
Rawalpindi:Pakistan on Saturday hosted the Central & South Asia Chiefs of Defence Conference in Islamabad, bringing together senior military officials from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. This high-level multilateral dialogue, themed “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace”, marks a pivotal moment for
Gareth Ward found guilty of rape
Sydney:New South Wales MP Gareth Ward has been found guilty of sexually abusing two young men in separate incidents in 2013 and 2015. The Kiama-based independent member was convicted by a jury on four charges: three counts of indecent assault and one count
Hackers Leak 72K User Images from Women-Only ‘Tea’ Dating Safety Platform
A dating safety app that allows women to do background checks on men and anonymously share “red flag” behaviour has been hacked, exposing thousands of members’ images, posts and comments. Tea Dating Advice, a US-based women-only app with 1.6 million users, said there
Federal Government Phasing Out Hotel Housing for Asylum Claimants
Asylum seekers staying in federally-funded hotels will soon have to check out as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says that funding will end in September. A spokesperson for IRCC told CBC News via email that as of Thursday, the federal government was housing
France Defends Move to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Global Debate
Paris: The French government has firmly defended its position on recognizing the State of Palestine, calling it a necessary step toward achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Amid growing global support for Palestinian statehood, France reiterated that its stance aligns with international
Hamas Doesn’t Want Ceasefire, Must Be Eliminated: Trump Issues Threat
Washington D.C.: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong statement claiming that Hamas is not interested in a ceasefire and must be “eliminated” to ensure peace in the region. Speaking during a political rally, Trump accused Hamas leadership of fueling violence
Ishaq Dar meets with his American counterpart
Washington D.C.: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, held a key meeting with his American counterpart during his official visit to the United States. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, trade relations, and financial collaboration between the
Chief Justice: AI Integration Being Considered in Pakistan’s Judicial System
Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan has stated that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is under serious consideration to enhance efficiency and transparency in the judicial system. He emphasized that the evolving needs of justice demand the integration of modern technologies. Speaking at
Pakistan: Monsoon rains, 266 people killed, 633 injured
Islamabad: The ongoing monsoon rains have taken a devastating toll across Pakistan, with at least 266 people reported dead and 633 injured due to rain-related incidents. The casualties have occurred as a result of flash floods, house collapses, lightning strikes, and other rain-triggered
Social Media Used to Recruit Youth into Organizations, Says Talal Chaudhry
Islamabad: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that terrorist organizations are recruiting youth through social media. While holding a press conference, he said that freedom of expression is not being silenced but rather a wall is being built against terrorism.
