US’ Blinken tells Russia to stop using Black Sea grain deal as ‘blackmail’

Antony Blinken praises Türkiye's efforts to reinstate deal, urges others to do same

France cancels open water swimming training in Seine River due to pollution

Water quality in Seine has deteriorated due to recent heavy rains in Paris, says French swimming body

China slams ‘malicious hype’ of Italy’s next move on Belt and Road Initiative

Italy, which joined scheme in 2019 as only major western member, is said to planning an exit

TikTok faces EU fine for violating children’s privacy

Fine expected to be issued within next four weeks

Russia considers exiting nuclear test ban deal

Moscow may cancel its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty to be on par with the US, Kommersant has reported

US military suffers unprecedented leadership void

The Pentagon has warned that a political impasse over top commander appointments may jeopardize troop readiness

MMA star Khabib refuses offer from Musk – TASS

The undefeated Russian champion will not train the Twitter owner for his proposed bout with Mark Zuckerberg, according to sources

Lahore Police detained World Snooker Champion Ahsan Ramzan

During the course of the raid, Ahsan Ramzan, a renowned figure in the world of snooker and a source of national pride, was taken into custody.

Maryam Nawaz visits 14-year-old Rizwana at Lahore Hospital

Earlier this week, a district and sessions court in Islamabad had granted interim bail to Somia Asim, who stands as the primary suspect in the alleged abuse of Rizwana, a young housemaid in their household.

Sending heart emoji to women may cause jail term in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait

A surprising and noteworthy inclusion in these regulations is the act of sending heart emojis to members of the opposite sex.

Beyoncé’s touching tribute to a dance icon O’Shae Sibley

Beyoncé's heartfelt tribute to O'Shae Sibley, a talented LGBTQ advocate and dancer, stands as a powerful call for unity and acceptance

Saudi Arabia-Iran-China deal & implications for US Middle East strategy

US faces wake-up call with China-brokered Saudi Arabia-Iran deal. Impact on Gulf dynamics, petrodollar, and Israeli normalization