Pakistani celebrities blocked once again in India after brief unblocking

Pakistan and India remain locked in a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire amid rising regional tensions. Islamabad insists that peace hinges on a permanent solution to the Kashmir dispute.

Assistant Commissioner including five killed in Bajaur

A deadly terrorist blast in Bajaur claimed the lives of five people, including key government officials and police personnel. The attack reflects the alarming rise in militancy across Pakistan since the TTP ended its ceasefire in 2022.

High winds fuel wildfires near Turkish resort of Izmir

Two wildfires that began overnight near the western Turkish resort of Izmir were raging out of control on Thursday, fuelled by high winds, officials said.

Squid Game Final Season Smashes Netflix Viewing Records

The final season of Squid Game has set a new Netflix record with over 60 million views in just three days.

Hamas says ready for ‘complete end to the war’

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has expressed readiness for a deal with Israel to end the war in Gaza, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Wednesday.

Quad ministers condemn April attack in Indian Kashmir without naming Pakistan

The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of a militant attack that killed 26 in India-administered Kashmir to be brought to justice without delay.

Gaza war must continue – Israeli minister

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said that the war in Gaza must continue until “a decisive victory” is achieved, rejecting calls for a ceasefire or negotiated settlement.

Zuckerberg unveils new ‘superintelligence laboratory’

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the formation of Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), a new division dedicated to building AI systems that surpass human capabilities.

Pentagon halts weapons supplies to Kiev over depleting stockpiles – media

The Pentagon has suspended shipments of several categories of US-made weapons to Ukraine, according to Politico and NBC News.

Trump to ‘take a look’ at deporting Elon Musk

US President Donald Trump has said that he might entertain the idea of deporting Elon Musk and could consider getting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to look into the billionaire’s government contracts.

Trump threatens New York mayoral frontrunner with arrest

The US president has warned that he will be watching “communist” Zohran Mamdani very carefully

Netanyahu to visit White House as Gaza truce pressure mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House next week for talks with President Donald Trump, a US official said Monday, as Washington ramps up the pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza.