Russia

AFP/APP Washington: The United States is increasing its military presence in the Middle East by deploying a second aircraft carrier, bringing the total number to two. The USS Carl Vinson will join the USS Harry S. Truman in the…

News Desk Washington: The United States has imposed sanctions on six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China for their involvement in procuring critical components for Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile programs.…

APP Rawalpindi: The hustle and bustle continued in Rawalpindi on the second day of Eid-ul-Fitr Tuesday as the people thronged parks and entertainment venues. The people of all ages children, young and old were out to enjoy…

AFP/APP KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a "war crime" after a weekend attack on the northeastern city of Kharkiv, as US-backed ceasefire efforts continue to stall. According to Ukrainian officials, six strikes…

News Desk Islamabad: The Standing Committee on Climate Change on Tuesday voiced strong reservations over the absence of key Capital Development Authority (CDA) officials from a crucial meeting, emphasizing that their presence is…

APP Lahore: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) is spearheading a groundbreaking environmental initiative by converting the Mehmood Booti dumpsite into Pakistan’s first carbon credit project. Spanning 43 acres, the landfill…

News Desk Islamabad: Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have identified chewing gum as an unexpected source of microplastic exposure. A study, announced on Tuesday, revealed that gum releases hundreds of…

News Desk Chitral: Chitral and its surrounding areas have been experiencing intermittent rainfall since last night, while snowfall continues in the mountains and upper regions. According to the weather department, this spell of rain and…

AFP/APP Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy…

AFP/APP London: UK premier Keir Starmer said Russian President Vladimir Putin would eventually have to "come to the table," speaking after a virtual summit Saturday to drum up support for Ukraine. The British leader told some 26…