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Air India cockpit recording suggests captain cut fuel to engines before crash, source says

A cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots of the Air India flight that crashed last month supports the view that the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane’s engines, said a source briefed on US officials’ early assessment of evidence.

Israel attacks Catholic Church in Gaza – Vatican

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that the IDF struck the Holy Family Church, blaming the incident on “stray ammunition”

Coke to swap key ingredient – Trump

Replacing high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar in Coca-Cola drinks will lead to economic problems, farmers argue

IMF rejects govt’s proposal to impose 1% water cess

IMF rejects Pakistan's proposal to impose 1% water storage cess on goods for dam funding. Suggests raising 18% sales tax rate instead, citing legal and fiscal concerns.

CEO and HR Chief Face Scrutiny After Kiss Cam Exposure, Social Media Reacts

A playful moment during Coldplay’s concert turned into viral chaos when the kiss cam landed on tech CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot

US denies reports of President Trump visiting Pakistan in September

Rumours of Donald Trump’s visit to Pakistan in September denied by both nations. Journalist Azaz Syed apologizes for premature reporting.

U.S. Congressional Hearing Condemns Pakistan’s Political Repression Amid Calls for Democratic Reforms

A U.S. congressional hearing on July 15 spotlighted Pakistan's deepening political repression, military overreach, and transnational censorship, with lawmakers and experts urging Washington to reconsider its support and tech firms’ complicity.

48th Annual APPNA Convention in Dallas Celebrates Medicine, Culture, and Philanthropy

The 48th Annual APPNA Convention in Dallas brought together over 4,000 attendees for a dynamic celebration of medical advancement, Pakistani culture, and philanthropic impact across four days of education, entertainment, and community engagement.

Son of Bushra Bibi Arrested for Shooting Domestic Help

Musa Maneka, son of former first lady Bushra Bibi, was arrested for shooting his teenage domestic help during a dispute in Pakpattan. The victim is in stable condition, and police investigations are ongoing.

Monsoon Havoc: 43 Dead as Punjab Battles Urban Flooding

Heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least 43 lives across Punjab in the past 24 hours, triggering widespread flooding, evacuations, and a rain emergency in major cities including Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Israel attacks Syria (Videos)

The IDF has struck the Defense Ministry as violence escalates across Druze-populated areas of Syria

Trump softening on China – Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump has relaxed his combative stance toward China to boost the chances of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and secure a trade deal with the world’s second largest economy, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

This Is Me’: TV Anchor Jasmeen Manzoor Shares Shocking Images of Abuse

Senior Pakistani anchor Jasmeen Manzoor has publicly accused her ex-husband of domestic violence, sharing graphic images of her injuries on social media.

Couple Throws Newborn Out of Moving Bus in India: Teen Mother, Man Held

A 19-year-old woman gave birth on a moving sleeper bus in Maharashtra’s Parbhani and, along with a man claiming to be her husband, allegedly threw the newborn out of the window, resulting in the baby's death.

PIA seeks formal permission to resume operations to UK

PIA has formally requested approval to resume direct flights from Islamabad to Manchester following the UK’s lift of flight restrictions.

Trump says he’s ‘not done’ with Putin

US President Donald Trump has said he remains open to diplomatic engagement with Russia despite expressing disappointment in President Vladimir Putin, the BBC reported Tuesday.

‘Epstein files’ explained: Why Trump is under pressure

A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base.

Indians have lost over $800 million to online scams in 2025 – media

Indians lost about $820 million to online scams in the first five months of 2025, the Indian Express newspaper has said, citing a report for the country’s Home Ministry.

UK spent over $1.1 billion on importing Afghans

A massive data leak by the British military forced the government to secretly relocate thousands of ineligible asylum seekers

Reham Khan Launches Pakistan Republic Party

Reham Khan has launched the Pakistan Republic Party, marking her formal entry into politics with a focus on public representation and reform.

Does Superman Side with Palestine? James Gunn’s Film Sparks Debate

James Gunn’s Superman pits a fictional Eastern European power against a Middle Eastern-coded nation, drawing clear parallels to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

CM Maryam Nawaz Takes Stand Against Dala Culture

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said she is against the “dala culture” where middlemen and illegal helpers misuse power. She promised to end this system because it hurts ordinary people.

You’re a TV star, Harry: Potter series to debut in 2027

Filming has begun on a Harry Potter TV series that will debut in 2027, bringing the Hollywood hit to the small screen for the first time.

Pentagon inks contracts for Musk’s xAI, competitors

The Pentagon announced contracts on Monday with multiple leading US artificial intelligence firms including Elon Musk's xAI, which has faced intense scrutiny in recent days over anti-Semitic posts by its Grok chatbot.

Divided EU weighs action against Israel over Gaza war

EU foreign ministers on Tuesday will discuss a raft of options for action against Israel over the war in Gaza -- but likely will not agree on any.

Drone attack shuts Iraq oil field run by US company

A drone strike forced a US company to suspend operations at an oil field in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region Tuesday, amid a wave of similar attacks targeting the region's energy infrastructure.

China’s Xi vows greater support for Russia as meets Lavrov

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's top diplomat on Tuesday that their countries should "strengthen mutual support", state media said, as foreign ministers gathered in Beijing for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.

Germany becoming dangerous again – Kremlin

German forces are ready to take lethal action against Russian troops, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has suggested

CDA removes hand sculpture in Islamabad after backlash

Golden hand sculpture along Margalla Avenue sparks controversy, criticism, and confusion over symbolism, approval, and removal by CDA.

Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to capture maiden Wimbledon crown

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a high-octane final to capture his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday, avenging his loss to the Spaniard in last month's epic French Open final.