Iran Warns Ships of Sanctions as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran has warned enemy and commercial vessels entering a newly designated maritime zone without Tehran’s permission that they could face sanctions, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate. Tehran also confirmed attacks on oil tankers and a ballistic missile barrage targeting a base used by U.S. forces.

Adidas Faces Boycott Calls After Israeli Veteran Fronts Amputee Campaign

Adidas is facing boycott calls after selecting Israeli veteran Shalev Biton, who lost his leg in a 2021 missile attack, to promote its Single Shoe Service in Israel.

Maxton Hall Season 3 Teaser Offers First Look at Final Chapter

The teaser for Maxton Hall Season 3 offers a first glimpse of Ruby and James as they face new challenges in the final chapter of their love story.

PIMS Fire Hero Nurse Razia Noreen to Receive Civil Award for Saving Newborn

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the Tamgha-i-Khidmat for PIMS nurse Razia Noreen, who risked her life to save a newborn during the hospital fire.

Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike

Iran said it hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE on Thursday, vowing to avenge a wedding attack it blamed on Washington as US Vice President JD Vance said the strike was being investigated.

Monsoon Floods Hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Schools Closed After Record Rainfall

Heavy monsoon rains of up to 200mm caused severe flooding across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with Nullah Lai reaching 29 feet and several roads submerged.

Driverless Car Crashes Into Islamabad Police Van, Police Clarify No Offence Committed

Islamabad Police has clarified that a viral driverless car crash involving a police van was caused by human error, with no offence found after a detailed investigation.

All Christian schools in Jerusalem shut after Israel refuses entry to Palestinian teachers

Christian schools in Jerusalem have been forced to indefinitely delay the start of the new academic year after Israeli authorities failed to renew entry permits for more than 70 teachers and staff living in the occupied West Bank.

Taliban Invites US Investment to Tap Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion Mineral Wealth

The Taliban is seeking US investment in Afghanistan’s mining and agricultural sectors, putting the country’s estimated $1 trillion in untapped mineral wealth back in the spotlight.

Shehbaz Sharif Begins Kyrgyzstan Visit for SCO Summit 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a three-day official visit to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting, participate in the World Nomad Games and hold bilateral talks with President Sadyr Japarov.

Incidents of AI going rogue double – Guardian

A record number of instances of artificial intelligence (AI) lying, ignoring users’ commands or acting in harmful ways to achieve its goals were registered last month, The Guardian has reported, citing a monitoring group.

Pakistan’s Expanding Defense Role in the Gulf: What the Kuwait Deal Means

Pakistan’s new defense agreement with Kuwait highlights the country’s expanding security role in the Gulf, as regional states increasingly formalize military ties with Islamabad amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.