Alcaraz Cruises into US Open Quarterfinals with Solid Win over Rinderknech Carlos Alcaraz moved smoothly into the US Open quarterfinals on Monday, overcoming a determined challenge from 30-year-old Arthur Rinderknech to win 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4. “At the start, the first set was really tight,” Alcaraz admitted. “But after that, I found my rhythm and […]
UN Staff Detained by Houthis in Yemen, UN Calls for Immediate Release SANA’A, Yemen — The Houthi authorities have not yet commented on reports that they raided UN offices and detained staff, but the group has a history of arresting international aid workers. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the detentions, calling for the “immediate and […]
Germany Urges Israel to Ease Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza BERLIN – Germany’s support for Israel, long a cornerstone of its foreign policy, is showing signs of strain as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has adopted a noticeably tougher tone toward Israel amid growing international concern over civilian suffering. Last month, the […]
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Over 600 Killed and Thousands Injured KABUL – A powerful earthquake has devastated parts of Afghanistan, leaving at least 622 people dead and more than 1,500 injured, according to the Taliban-run interior ministry. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, flattening villages and overwhelming hospitals already struggling to […]
Saudi Arabia Imposes Heavy Fines on Smoking and Hygiene Violations in Food Outlets RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has rolled out strict new penalties to improve hygiene and consumer safety in food outlets across the Kingdom. Under the updated rules, fines will range from SR500 to SR5,000 depending on the violation. […]
Global Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade A massive international effort is underway as the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of more than 50 ships from six continents, sets out to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The flotilla is carrying activists, doctors, humanitarians, artists, clergy, and seafarers from at least 44 countries. The first […]
Putin Blames West for Ukraine Crisis as SCO Leaders Gather in Tianjin TIANJIN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again accused the West of fueling the ongoing Ukraine crisis, saying it was not Moscow’s attack that triggered the conflict but rather a coup in Ukraine, which he claimed was backed and provoked by Western […]
GBP Holds Strong Against PKR as Remittances Boost Local Economy Karachi, August 30, 2025: The British Pound (GBP) continued to demonstrate robust value against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today. As of 03:15 PST, the buying rate stood at PKR 379.85, while the selling rate was PKR 381.70. This exchange rate is closely watched by businesses, […]
Omani Rial Stays Strong Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Expat Remittance Flow Karachi, August 30, 2025: The Omani Rial (OMR) continues to maintain a robust value against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with the latest rates showing a buying price of PKR 733.45 and a selling rate of PKR 736.4 as of 01:15 PST today. At the […]
The criminal complaint filed in Argentina federal courts calls for Netanyahu’s arrest in the country and an investigation into the Israeli political and military authorities for an incident on March 23 in which 15 people were executed, among them several first responders helping victims of a bombing, according to the complaint reviewed by Reuters. Netanyahu […]
