Ecuador’s emergency response services report 32 injured, 179 homes destroyed and 716 homes that have been damaged in the shake, which was felt as far away as the capital Quito. Fisherman Andres Mafare, aged 36, was walking to the port when he heard a loud crack followed by a strong earthquake that shook overhead cables. […]
China aims to dominate the artificial intelligence sector, a goal complicated by the trade standoff with Washington that could further deprive Chinese industry of certain key technologies. The world’s two leading economies are locked in an escalating tit-for-tat trade battle triggered by US President Donald Trump’s new levies on Chinese goods, which have reached 145 […]
The 5,000-tonne warship was equipped with the “most powerful weapons” and built “within 400-odd days perfectly with our strength and technology,” Jo Chun Ryong, a secretary in the ruling Workers’ Party, was quoted as saying. Kim, in a speech from the launch reported by KCNA, said the warship would be handed over to the navy […]
The Iraqi delegation, led by the head of the National Intelligence Service, and al-Sharaa also discussed counter-terrorism cooperation, border security, and ways to expand bilateral trade. Earlier this month, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held talks with al-Sharaa in Qatar, their first meeting since the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December […]
Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, cited historical conflict in the disputed border region and said he knew both countries’ leaders, but did not answer when asked whether he would contact them. “They’ll get it figured out one way or the other,” he said as he traveled aboard his plane. “There’s great tension […]
Almost all shops and major markets remain closed, with business activities suspended in several cities, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Charsadda, and Peshawar. Traffic on the roads is significantly lighter than usual, and lawyers have also boycotted court proceedings. Protest rallies are being held in various areas to show support for the people of Gaza. Jamaat-e-Islami […]
Initially scheduled to attend a briefing on cleanliness projects, CM Maryam instead opted for a direct inspection of the area’s infrastructure and public concerns. While on her way back from Sialkot to Gujranwala, CM Maryam Nawaz had initially planned to attend a briefing on current cleanlines projects at a local hotel. Upon her arrival, all […]
In a statement issued here, All Pakistan Traders Association President Ajmal Baloch said that over 10 million traders across the country will keep their businesses closed in support of the strike. He said that the traders will also stage a protest at Abpara Chowk in Islamabad at 5 pm. The All Pakistan Traders Association President […]
Speaking at a rally in Sukkur, the former Foreign Minister criticised India’s recent actions and rhetoric following the Pahalgam false flag operation. In a fiery address, Bilawal Bhutto condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for levelling baseless allegations against Pakistan to divert attention from his government’s failures. “According to the Indus Waters Treaty, even India […]
According to the NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), heavy rainfall, windstorms, thunderstorms, lightning, and isolated hailstorms were expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Upper and Central Punjab, northern Balochistan, and southern Sindh. The NDMA had attributed the adverse weather to moisture influx from eastern regions and the Arabian Sea, coupled […]
