The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showrooms in oil-rich Saudi Arabia -- where hybrid cars remain a rare sight.

Afghanistan's Supreme Court said three convicted murderers were executed by order of Taliban authorities on Friday, bringing to nine the number of men publicly put to death since their return to power, according to an AFP tally.

The US and Saudi Arabia held talks in Washington on Wednesday focused on efforts to end the war in Gaza and addressed other regional crises as President Donald Trump prepares for a visit to the kingdom.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that, in turn, some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state of Israel.

Sudan and the United Arab Emirates will cross swords at the International Court of Justice on Thursday, with Khartoum accusing the UAE of breaking the UN Genocide Convention with its alleged support for rebel fighters.

After Israel killed a string of its leaders, Hamas anointed new commanders to top ranks, this time shrouding their identities in secrecy to protect them from assassination.

The move comes after President Donald Trump slapped a total tariff of 104% on Chinese imports

The decision comes shortly after Beijing retaliated against Washington’s previous tariff rise

The UAE has announced that Pakistani nationals are now eligible for a five-year visa under a new policy requiring specific documentation and a security deposit.

Several PTI leaders and Imran Khan’s sisters were arrested outside Adiala Jail during a solidarity visit to the jailed former Prime Minister.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been appointed as a strategic advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council, signaling a major step in the country’s embrace of blockchain and digital finance. His role will focus on shaping regulatory frameworks, infrastructure, and mass adoption of Web3 technologies.

Following Harry's dramatic split with the royal family in 2020 and subsequent move to North America, the British government said he would no longer be given the "same degree" of publicly funded protection when in the UK.