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‘I live in fear’: 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online

Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that would expose her to terrifying online sexual exploitation.

Taliban government says Pakistani bombardments kill 3 in Afghanistan

Pakistan "bombarded civilian homes" in two eastern provinces of Afghanistan, killing three people, the Taliban government in Kabul said on Monday.

Iran sends peace terms to US

Iran has conveyed its peace terms to the US through Qatari mediators, the country’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has said, arguing that it is in America’s interests to accept them.

Houthis vow to spare foreign ships after seizing key Red Sea chokepoint

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed not to target countries other than Saudi Arabia after their forces captured strategic positions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Ballistic missile intercepted over Riyadh as fire breaks out near King Khalid airport

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Saturday that the Iran-backed group fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh at dawn

Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class: PM Meloni

Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her right-wing credentials at a youth event organised by her party.

Imran Khan’s Sisters Noreen, Uzma Shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail

Imran Khan’s sisters Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan have been detained under Section 3 of the MPO for 30 days and shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail.

Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

Iran says it struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, while hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Tehran in the largest show of support for the government since the United States and Israel launched attacks in February.

Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House in latest clash with media

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.

CENTCOM puts price tag on Iran war

The war with Iran has cost the US $43.6 billion, with nearly two-thirds of the bill going toward replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles

Maryam Nawaz Defends Use of Government Aircraft for London Trip

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has defended her use of the provincial government’s aircraft during a recent trip to London

Pakistan vows to defend ally Saudi ‘to any extent’

Pakistan's military spokesman said his country will "go to any extent" to defend ally Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom comes under increased attack from Yemen's Houthi forces.

Jemima Goldsmith Hits Back at Khawaja Asif’s Jewish Identity Claim

Jemima Goldsmith has responded to Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jewish identity, saying his argument means she and her father would not be considered Jewish either.

PTI Islamabad march: Organisers to be responsible for any loss of life, warns security czar

 Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday warned that the government would stop anyone from marching on Islamabad “in every possible way”, holding those bringing protesters to the capital responsible for any loss of life during the demonstration.

At least 16 killed in bomb blast in northwest Pakistan

A suicide car bomber and accompanying gunmen struck a police facility in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 16 people – including five police officers – during prayers at a mosque, officials have said.

The Khawarij We Became

How a state that brands its enemies 'Khawarij' adopted the Khawarij's own tactic: reaching, again and again, for sacred vocabulary to justify what the law wouldn't allow.

When Different Voices Sit at the Same Table

Different voices do not have to become one voice. From an APPNA gathering in St. Louis to stories of music, journalism and resistance, this op-ed reflects on why disagreement can be part of a stronger Pakistani community.

India summons Pakistani envoy after navy ships collide

New Delhi summoned Islamabad’s charge d’affaires after a Pakistani corvette “grazed” an Indian warship in the northern part of the Arabian Sea

Jemima Goldsmith Shares Glimpses From Wedding With Cameron O’Reilly

Jemima Goldsmith has shared intimate photographs from her recent wedding to Irish-Australian financier Cameron O’Reilly.

The Locks Failed. The Speed Limit Is the Business Model

The article argues that recent AI safety incidents largely stemmed from flawed sandboxes, weak safeguards and operational failures rather than autonomous “AI escapes.”

Iran war drains $38bn from US as weapons stockpiles face five-year replenishment

The six-month-old US war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far, and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan bookkeeper reported on Tuesday

Houthis harden Red Sea foothold, Riyadh promises retaliation, Egypt backs call

Saudi Arabia and Egypt's leaders called Tuesday for free navigation in the Red Sea, after Riyadh vowed a firm response to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, who now control the southern entrance to the key waterway.

Drone Near Makkah: Saudi Arabia Claims To Intercept, Houthi Deny Attack

Saudi Arabia says its air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, while Pakistan and the OIC condemned the reported incident and the Houthis denied targeting Islamic holy site

Netanyahu deliberately enabled Hamas October 7 attack – victims

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of deliberately aiding the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre through years of preserving the group’s rule in Gaza, allowing it to grow stronger.

Saudi Arabia cancels oil shipments to Europe after pipeline attack

Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil shipments to Europe in the wake of a series of drone attacks which forced the shutdown of its key East-West pipeline

Trump Calls AI Safety Concerns a ‘Hoax’ During Surprise Call to Nvidia CEO

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over artificial intelligence safety as a “hoax” during a surprise call with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, while urging the U.S. to stay ahead of China in AI development.

US Deploys Weapons in Space for First Time as China Warns of Arms Race

US Confirms Weapons in Space as China Warns of Arms Race

Saudi Arabia vows to respond ‘firmly’ to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vowed Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones.

Ed Sheeran Faces Backlash After Macklemore Says He Was Removed From Tour Over Palestine Support

Ed Sheeran is facing backlash after Macklemore claimed he was removed from The Loop Tour following disagreements over his outspoken support for Palestine.

Saudi oil arteries under stranglehold as Red Sea war roars, Hormuz talks remain in limbo

The US has violated international law by pressuring Austria to prevent Iran’s nuclear chief from attending a UN nuclear watchdog event in Vienna, Tehran has said.