Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska Amid Rising Concerns Over Ukraine Peace Talks Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had been threatening new sanctions on Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine, surprised many on Friday by announcing he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. While Trump’s team is open […]
PIA Launches New Direct Flights from Riyadh to Pakistan, Supports Arbaeen Pilgrims with Special Flights to Iraq Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a new direct flight service from Riyadh to several cities in Pakistan, aimed at making travel easier for the nearly 200,000 passengers who fly this route annually. Officials say the new service […]
Sindh Chief Minister Highlights Religious Tolerance, Responds to Recent Gulshan-e-Iqbal Incident Sindh’s Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, reaffirmed the province’s long-standing reputation as a beacon of religious tolerance—not just in Pakistan, but globally. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed deep sorrow over the recent tragic accident in Gulshan-e-Iqbal that resulted in loss of life. “We […]
Hajj Application Process Continues; Over 71,000 Applications Received in First Phase The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the process of submitting Hajj applications through its online portal and designated banks will remain open until this Saturday. In the upcoming second phase, unregistered pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj can also submit their applications. […]
NDMA Warns of Increased Risk of Insect-Borne Diseases During Rainy Season The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the growing risk of dangerous diseases spread by mosquitoes and other seasonal insects. These insects can carry viruses that lead to serious illnesses such as dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, and other vector-borne diseases. […]
Global Support for Palestinian Statehood Gains Momentum Amid Gaza War The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which began with Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, has reignited international calls for the creation of an independent Palestinian state. The move marks a significant break from the long-standing view that Palestinian statehood should only come through direct peace negotiations with […]
Russian Legacy Still Visible in Alaska’s Culture and Communities ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – On the far northwest edge of North America, just a short distance from Russia, traces of the state’s former colonial ruler remain woven into local life. Alaska, once a Russian colony, entered the pages of history in 1728 when Danish explorer Vitus Bering […]
Australia Backs Palestinian Statehood, Urges Lasting Peace CANBERRA – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that his country will formally recognise the right of Palestinians to establish their state, calling it a necessary step toward lasting peace in the Middle East. “Until Israeli and Palestinian statehood is permanent, peace can only be temporary,” Albanese […]
Fake International Police Bureau Busted in Noida NOIDA – Police have dismantled a bogus “International Police and Crime Investigation Bureau” operating from an office in Noida that was styled to resemble a legitimate law enforcement agency. According to a police statement released late Sunday, the suspects forged documents and certificates, ran a website, and solicited […]
Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al Sharif Killed in Gaza Strike GAZA CITY – Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, 28, was among five people killed when a strike hit a tent near Shifa Hospital in eastern Gaza City, Gaza health officials and the network confirmed. According to hospital officials, two others also died in the […]
