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Travel Vlogger’s Viral Videos Document Nepal’s Political Crisis

A British travel vlogger has unexpectedly found himself witnessing one of Nepal’s most dramatic political events.

UAE summons Israel envoy over ‘cowardly’ Qatar attack

The United Arab Emirates said it summoned Israel's deputy ambassador on Friday in a formal rebuke of his country's unprecedented attack against Hamas leaders in neighbouring Qatar.

President says Syria in talks with Israel on security deal

President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Friday that Syria was negotiating with Israel to reach a security agreement that would see Israel leave areas it occupied after the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

‘We’re more than our pain’: Miss Palestine to compete on global stage

Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, will step onto the stage at the height of one of the most harrowing periods in her people's history, determined to show they are more than headlines of war.

Akram tells Pakistan, India to forget noise and ‘enjoy’ Asia Cup clash

Pace bowling great Wasim Akram has urged Pakistan and India's cricketers to ignore the noise and enjoy the game when they meet in a highly charged Asia Cup T20 match on Sunday.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing caught, widow vows to carry on fight

The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.

Pakistan Wins Hearts at UN by Calling Out Israel’s “Aggressor-Victim” Narrative

Pakistan’s envoy to the UN delivered a powerful rebuke of Israel at the Security Council, accusing it of violating international law while posing as a victim. His speech won praise for exposing Israel’s impunity and resonated with those calling for accountability after the Doha strike

What is Happening in Nepal?

Justice Katju argues that Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising is less about domestic discontent and more a manifestation of a looming US-China proxy war.

UN Security Council condemns strikes on Qatar, without naming Israel

The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned strikes on Qatar earlier this week and called for de-escalation, without naming Israel which carried out the attack.

UN General Assembly to vote on a Hamas-free Palestinian state

The UN General Assembly will vote on Friday whether to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.

PM calls for end to Israel’s ‘brazen aggression’, seeks united Ummah in meeting with Qatari emir

The prime minister said Pakistan strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Doha on September 9, describing it as a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law. Qatar said it would hold funerals today in the capital Doha, for those killed.

Australia failing to combat ‘persistent’ anti-Muslim hate: report

Australia has failed to tackle persistent and intensifying Islamophobia, a government envoy said Friday, calling anti-Muslim hate a "deeply ingrained societal challenge".

Charlie Kirk’s killing: what we know

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event in the western US state of Utah. Authorities had failed to locate the gunman on Thursday, more than 30 hours later.

Qatar slams ‘reckless’ Netanyahu 9/11 comparison

Qatar has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “reckless” comparison of West Jerusalem’s missile attack on its capital Doha with the US response to the 9/11 atrocity.

FBI offers $100,000 reward in manhunt for Charlie Kirk assassin: As it happened

US President Donald Trump has said that the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is conducting a “virtual manhunt” for the killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Gaza aid flotilla activists say second boat hit by suspected drone

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday that another of their boats had been struck in a suspected drone attack off Tunisia's coast.

Trump jeered at Washington restaurant, called ‘Hitler of our time’

Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant Tuesday, shouting "Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!"

Israel doesn’t ‘always act in interests of the US’, ambassador says after Qatar strikes

The White House on Tuesday said Trump did not agree with Israel's decision to take military action on the US ally's soil and had warned Qatar in advance of the incoming strikes.

Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, Trump says he’s ‘very unhappy’ about strike

President Donald Trump voiced his discontent over the Israeli strike targeting senior Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, telling reporters he was "very unhappy" with the attack.

Poland shoots down Russian drones in first-ever NATO airspace violation

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Russian drones were shot down over NATO territory for the first time, calling it a large-scale provocation.

Hamas says its leadership survived Israeli strike on Qatar

Palestinian militant group Hamas has claimed the Israeli attack on its compound in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday was largely unsuccessful and that its top members survived.

Qatari PM accuses Israel of ‘state terrorism’

The gulf state reserves its right to respond to the “blatant attack” on a Hamas compound in Doha

Qatar denies U.S. warning before strikes on Doha by Israel

Qatar has rejected White House claims that it was warned in advance of Israeli airstrikes on Doha, insisting the U.S. call came only after explosions had begun.

Meet the iPhone 17: Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Yet

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup, introducing the all-new iPhone Air — its thinnest model yet — alongside upgrades to the Pro and Pro Max. The range features MagSafe charging, improved cameras, brighter displays, and longer battery life, with pre-orders starting Sept. 12 and launch on Sept. 19.

Wife of Nepal’s former prime minister burnt alive

Nepal descends into chaos as violent Gen-Z-led protests, sparked by a social media ban, leave 19 dead and key political sites in flames. The wife of ex-Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal was killed, while Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned and fled the country.

Pakistan Faces Mass Surveillance and Shrinking Democratic Space, Amnesty Reports

Amnesty International warns that Pakistan is conducting mass surveillance through phone-tapping and a powerful internet firewall, threatening citizens’ privacy and democratic freedoms.

YouTuber Ducky Bhai sent to jail on judicial remand for two weeks

A local court in Lahore on Monday sent famed YouTuber Saadur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, to jail on judicial remand for 14 days in a case linked to the alleged promotion of online gambling and betting applications.

Red Sea cable cuts affects internet in Middle East, South Asia

Internet services across the Middle East and South Asia were disrupted after multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, slowing connectivity in countries including Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take center stage.

Nepal ends social media ban after deadly protests

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in youth protests demanding that the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.