The Pentagon has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract under the F-15 Israel Program to design, produce, and deliver up to 50 advanced F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, reinforcing long-standing US-Israel military cooperation through foreign military sales.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan, reaffirming strong Pakistan-UAE ties and discussing trade, investment, defence cooperation, and a proposed $1bn UAE equity investment in Pakistan’s Fauji Foundation.
Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to resume direct flights from Karachi to Dhaka in January 2026, marking a major step toward restoring aviation links and strengthening bilateral relations.
Putin’s residence in Russia’s Novgorod Region was reportedly targeted in a massive Ukrainian drone attack, with Moscow claiming all 91 drones were intercepted with no damage or casualties
Despite the horrors of a two-year genocidal war that killed more than 71,000 people, tech billionaire Elon Musk accepted an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Israel.
President Donald Trump warned the US could carry out further military strikes against Iran if it attempts to rebuild its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
YouTuber Rajab Butt was allegedly assaulted by lawyers inside a Karachi court during a hearing on his bail plea in a case related to controversial remarks, leaving him injured with a bloodied mouth and torn shirt.
India has urged Bangladesh’s interim government to protect minorities amid the escalating unrest in Dhaka following the killing of a political activist.
