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UN Security Council imposes fresh sanctions on top Taliban leaders
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (319+ words) WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council has significantly tightened its grip on the Taliban leadership, updating its sanctions list to include 22 senior officials currently governing Afghanistan. This high-profile move marks a renewed effort by the international community to hold…...
Trump accuses Iran of AI disinformation; urges seven allies to escort ships through Hormuz
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (374+ words) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday accused Iran of spreading artificial-intelligence'generated disinformation about the conflict with the United States, while also saying Washington remains in contact with Tehran but doubts the country is ready for serious negotiations. In a…...
The strait of hormuz: Trump's call for help goes largely unheeded
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (186+ words) WEB DESK: The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, remains one of the globe's most critical chokepoints for oil. Roughly a fifth of the world's daily oil supply passes through its waters…...
Junaid Safdar says he never went to Vienna as honeymoon rumour hits turbulence
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (434+ words) Junaid Safdar has publicly denied social media claims that he travelled to Vienna on an official aircraft, saying in an Instagram story that he never made the trip. His clarification came as speculation around an alleged honeymoon flight gathered pace…...
India’s Naval Expansion: New Delhi inducts indigenous D4 Anti-Drone Shield amid regional tensions
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (400+ words) India's induction of the indigenous D4 anti-drone system signals a shift toward high-tech electronic warfare, aimed at neutralizing asymmetric aerial threats through "hard-kill" laser precision and sophisticated 360-degree radar tracking. - India's Naval Expansion: New Delhi inducts indigenous D4 Anti-Drone Shield amid regional…...
Swabi authorities launch sweeping repatriation crackdown on undocumented migrants
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (323+ words) WEB DESK: Police in Swabi have detained more than 300 Afghan nationals living without legal documentation as part of a coordinated district-wide effort to enforce repatriation orders. Following a collective decision by the district administration and law enforcement, raids were carried…...
Chinese military surge near Taiwan sparks heightened regional alert
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (188+ words) WEB DESK: Taiwanese defence authorities have reported a significant escalation in the presence of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating in the waters and airspace surrounding the island. This sudden surge in activity has brought an end to a…...
Iran issues urgent evacuation warning for Dubai and Doha amid claims of 'US hideouts"
6+ hour ago (306+ words) Iran issues urgent evacuation warning for Dubai and Doha amid claims of "US hideouts'HUM News - English - Iran issues urgent evacuation warning for Dubai and Doha amid claims of "US hideouts WEB DESK: Residents in major residential districts of Dubai and…...
Pakistan rejects China’s mediation in Taliban tensions
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (240+ words) WEB DESK: Pakistan has politely declined a diplomatic push from Beijing to resume formal talks with the Taliban regime, maintaining that engagement is impossible while Kabul continues to shield militant groups. According to the Express Tribune, China's intensified efforts to…...
Govt rejects Taliban Wana drone attack claims; PM praises security forces’ anti-terror successes
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (190+ words) The Information Ministry on Sunday dismissed recent claims by the Afghan Taliban about a drone attack in Wana of South Waziristan. Officials said that a simple-type drone was destroyed using soft-kill measures and that no military installations or infrastructure were…...