Arsenal Eye Top Spot as Premier League Weekend Kicks Off Arsenal can climb to the top of the Premier League table before kick-off at Stamford Bridge if they defeat struggling West Ham, while third-placed Crystal Palace defends the league’s only unbeaten record. AFP Sport highlights the key storylines ahead of this weekend’s action. Liverpool’s New […]
Tomato Prices Soar in Pakistan as Weekly Inflation Rises ISLAMABAD — Shoppers in Pakistan are feeling the pinch as tomato prices surge across major cities. In the federal capital, tomatoes are now being sold at Rs380 per kilogram, followed by Rs360 in Rawalpindi, Rs350 in Faisalabad, Rs340 in Lahore, and Rs320 in both Gujranwala and […]
Gold and Silver Rates Remain Steady in Pakistan Amid Global Market Stability KARACHI — The rates for 24-karat gold held steady in the local market, with prices unchanged at Rs407,778 per tola. Similarly, 10 grams of 24-karat gold were traded at Rs349,603, while 10 grams of 22-karat gold remained at Rs320,481. On the international front, […]
Over 20 Foreign Journalists Detained as Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla PARIS — More than 20 international journalists were detained this week after the Israeli navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy headed for Gaza, where the United Nations says famine conditions are worsening. The journalists, representing outlets such as Spain’s El País, […]
Global Protests Erupt After Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Israel faced widespread international criticism after armed Israeli soldiers boarded around 40 ships attempting to break the naval blockade on Gaza, detaining more than 400 foreign activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. In Barcelona, anger over the raids spilled onto the streets, with protesters spray-painting […]
Sarah Mullally Named 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Becomes First Woman to Lead Church of England LONDON — Sarah Mullally, 63, has been appointed the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in its long history. She will also serve as the ceremonial head of around 85 million Anglicans […]
Indonesia Suspends TikTok Registration Over Live Streaming During Protests JAKARTA — Indonesia’s communications and digital ministry has suspended TikTok’s registration, citing violations of national regulations after the platform’s live streaming feature was reportedly used to promote online gambling during recent protests. Alexander Sabar, an official at the ministry, said some accounts linked to gambling activities […]
Hot Weather in Sindh; Depression Forms South of Karachi KARACHI, Sindh — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most districts of Sindh. However, parts of the province, including Karachi, Badin, Sujawal, and Thatta, may experience partly cloudy skies with occasional rain, winds, or thundershowers. “Overall, conditions in Sindh […]
Government Delegation Holds Talks with JAAC to Resolve Protests in Azad Kashmir MUZAFFARABAD — A high-level delegation, appointed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has begun talks with representatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Action Committee (JAAC) to address public grievances and ease the recent wave of protests in the region. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, […]
Pakistan Demands Safe Return of Citizens After Gaza Flotilla Arrests ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Foreign Office has called the Global Sumud Flotilla an important humanitarian mission and a symbol of international solidarity, while condemning Israel for violating international law. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office emphasized concerns over the safety of the Pakistani citizens on board […]
