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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Putin sets priorities for security services

The situation in Russia’s new regions remains “extremely complicated," president observes

Pakistan ‘disappointed’ but still wants Taliban engagement

"I'm disappointed by the decision that was taken today," Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on a visit to Washington.

Ukraine’s Zelensky plans US visit in first trip abroad since war began

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told members of Congress in a letter that they should be in attendance on Wednesday evening "for a very special focus on democracy."

Nation condemns attack on anchorperson Shiffa Yousafzai’s house

The incident has raised concern over the deteriorating safety of journalists within the country. The journalist community and PTI leaders are condemning the incident.

Eye-for-an-eye sharia justice returns to Afghan courts

Under eye-for-eye sharia punishments, officially ordered by the Taliban's supreme leader for the first time last month, he faces public execution -- with the sentence to be carried out by a relative of his victim.

Taliban ban university education for Afghan women

Despite promising a softer rule when they seized power last year, the Taliban have ratcheted up restrictions on all aspects of women's lives, ignoring international outrage.

Elon Musk looking for a new CEO for Twitter

Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk is looking for a new chief executive to lead the company after the platform’s users voted for him to resign, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing its sources.

North Korea condemns Japan’s military buildup plans

North Korea on Tuesday condemned a Japanese military buildup outlined in a new security strategy, calling it dangerous and vowing counteractions, while also warning of another imminent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Ukraine preparing to oust Russia from UN Security Council

Ukraine is preparing to take official steps to prove that Russia's presence on UN Security Council is "illegal" and have it removed from the body, Kyiv announced on Tuesday.

IAEA ends visit to Iran

UN watchdog’s probe into 'undeclared nuke sites' has emerged as sticking point in nuclear deal talks with Iran.

Putin orders FSB to step up border control

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Federal Security Services to step up surveillance of Russian society and the country's borders to prevent risks from abroad and traitors at home.

Security forces kill six terrorists in Bannu clean-up operation

Six terrorists were killed by security forces who are now combing the Bannu area to search for and neutralize any more terror threats still hiding out there.Â