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Musk spent $276 million to boost Republicans in midterms: US media

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has contributed $276 million to...

India detains top ‘cockroach’ leaders after flash protest

India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said Tuesday that key leaders had been detained after entering an iconic protest site in New Delhi blocked by police.

‘Swift response’: Houthis threaten US interests across region if Washington enters Yemen war

A Houthi official on Monday warned the United States it would face a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought Washington's help in countering repeated attacks by the group.

Iran will destroy US data centers and AI facilities if attacked again – security chief

Iran will destroy US technology infrastructure in the Gulf if Washington attacks again, the secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, has warned.

Main Saudi airport remains closed as Houthis launch new missile attacks

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator has extended the closure of the kingdom’s main airport following two deadly strikes over the weekend, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels continued launching missiles at the country.

UAE official urges Gulf security cooperation after Saudi attacks

A senior UAE official on Monday called on Gulf countries to strengthen their security cooperation following a series of attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia.

‘Most dangerous tech ever invented’: Bill Gates challenges Trump’s AI stance

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has challenged US President Donald Trump’s approach to AI, warning that the government cannot leave the world’s “most dangerous technology” entirely in the hands of the companies that develop it.

Riyadh airport hit again day after deadly Houthi strike

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has come under another deadly attack just...

Sohail Afridi, KP Cabinet Members Taken Into Preventive Custody After Governor’s Rule

Interior Minister of State Talal Chaudhry confirmed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and several cabinet members were taken into preventive custody following the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule.

Governor’s Rule in KP: Zardari Approves Emergency on PM Shehbaz’s Advice

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for six months, citing worsening security concerns and a breakdown in negotiations with the provincial leadership.

Pakistan Committed to Peaceful Resolution of Middle East Conflict: ISPR DG

ISPR DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says Pakistan remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the Middle East conflict and opposes further escalation

India detains ‘cockroach’ movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest

Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday as hundreds of protesters demanding the election commissioner's resignation gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.

Yemen govt forces say advancing against Houthis around key waterway

Yemeni military sources told AFP on Saturday their forces were advancing against the Houthis in areas around the Bab al-Mandab strait but have not yet secured control of the waterway

Washington suspends sanctions on Russian fuel trade, including import to US

The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary sanctions waiver on the Russian fuel trade amid skyrocketing global prices.

Khawaja Asif Warns Imran Khan Will Get No Relief if PTI Attempts to Pressure Government Through Long March

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Imran Khan will receive no relief if PTI attempts to pressure the government through a long march, accusing the party of political blackmail and alleged links with the TTP.

Houthis strike Saudi airports after ‘final warning’

Yemen’s Houthi forces have reportedly struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with missiles for the second time in a day, hours after issuing a “final warning” to airlines against operating in Saudi airspace.

Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Bollywood star Nana Patekar died on Oct 8 in Goa, India, at the age of 75.

Fervour and fury on Pakistan pro-Imran Khan march

Punching the air and roaring in unison, ecstatic crowds joined a growing demonstration on Wednesday in support of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, an opposition show of force that authorities had sought to avert.

Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP

Diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital were sheltering in place and international schools took safety measures on Thursday, diplomats and residents told AFP, after explosions echoed across the city.

Iran threatens to block ‘illegal’ routes through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has threatened to block what it calls “illegal” traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it retains full control of the passage despite US claims to the contrary.

Iranian strikes forced US troops to ‘abandon’ Kuwait base – CBS

Iranian strikes forced US troops to effectively abandon a major military base in Kuwait during the opening stages of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Imran Khan’s Anxiety Rated ‘Three-Plus’ as Medical Board Recommends Daily Walk, More Family Access

A four-member medical board assessed Imran Khan’s anxiety at “three-plus” during an August 10 check-up at Adiala Jail and recommended a daily one-hour walk, greater family access and recreational activities.

ICC provides more details on arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders

 The International Criminal Court (ICC) provided more details on Monday on arrest warrants issued last year for two Taliban leaders, Haibatullah Akhundzada, the group's supreme spiritual leader, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, who has been chief justice since 2021.

Foreign banks doing business with Iran face US sanctions without warning

The United States on Monday warned foreign financial institutions that continue doing business with Iran or its financial sector that they could face sanctions without advance notice.

Messi says Argentina retirement is ‘saddest day of my career’

Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin.

Explainer: How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. Here is a look at how the award works:

The Girl Who Reached the Porch: The Assignment Was Too Small for the Night

A young woman walked into a fraternity house believing a friend was inside. What followed exposed the failures of consent, accountability, and justice.

Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh airport

Yemen’s Houthis have claimed a direct missile strike on Riyadh’s main international airport as part of a large-scale barrage targeting airports, military bases, and oil infrastructure across Saudi Arabia.

Disgraced ex-British prince sues over Epstein raids

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has taken Thames Valley Police to court over raids on his residences as part of an investigation into his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.

US warships have ‘fled’ Strait of Hormuz – IRGC

Iran has forced the US fleet to retreat more than 1,000 km from its borders, leaving no American warships in the Strait of Hormuz or surrounding waters, a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander claims.