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News Desk Geneva/ Washington: The United States is reportedly preparing for possible military strikes on Iran as early as this weekend, CNN cited sources as saying, amid escalating tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts. However, the…

AFPWashington: President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a large US naval force is moving towards the Gulf, signalling continued military pressure on Iran even as he downplayed the likelihood of immediate military action and left the…

AFP/APPTehran: Iran has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Iranian media reported overnight from Friday to Saturday, saying that 18 crew members from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh were on board.“An oil tanker carrying six…

News DeskIslamabad: Emerging Pakistani actor Khushhal Khanrecently appeared on the popular podcast Excuse Me with Ahmed Ali Butt, where a remark about marriage sparked widespread debate across social media.During the conversation,…

News DeskRawalpindi: A powerful spell of rain, accompanied by strong winds, swept through Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded over 65mm of rainfall so far and has forecast more…

News DeskIslamabad: The US House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns, according to a memo circulated to House staff on Monday.The…

Ishtiaq AhmedBradford: US President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that a comprehensive ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Iran. His statement, characteristically dramatic and somewhat ambiguous, read:…

News DeskRiydh: Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC) confirmed on Sunday that no radioactive contamination has been detected in the kingdom or neighboring Gulf countries following US airstrikes on Iranian…

Faiza HassanRawalpindi: Back in 2013, during a field visit to a slum area in Rawalpindi, I took a photo that has stayed with me ever since. It was of a young girl — smiling genuinely, splashing joyfully in what could only be described…

Xinhua/APPBeijing: The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is scheduled to open on Sept. 10 in Beijing, with Australia invited as the guest country of honor.Starting this year, the fair will adopt a fixed…