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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.

AI development will not be stopped over ‘robot takeover hoax’ – Trump

Concerns that artificial intelligence could take over the world and wipe out humanity are a hoax peddled by radical Democrats, US President Donald Trump has said, doubling down on his rejection of warnings from AI giants.

Jemima Goldsmith Marries Cameron O’Reilly 22 Years After Imran Khan Split

Jemima Goldsmith has married Dublin-born businessman Cameron O’Reilly more than two decades after her divorce from former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan.

Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.

Malaysian PM rejects Indian media attempt to link Pakistan to terrorism

Another clumsy attempt by Modi’s pro-government media to link Pakistan with terrorism fell flat after Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected any such connection

Declassified footage shows US boots on the ground in Iran

Newly declassified footage has revealed US troops operating deep inside Iran during an April mission to recover two American airmen whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down near Isfahan.

Trump says Yemen’s Houthis have asked US not to intervene

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Yemen's Houthi fighters, who have seized a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia, have asked Washington not to intervene.

Houthis strike Saudi military base as Yemen conflict races towards Red Sea flashpoint

Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee.

Mahira Khan Expecting Baby With Husband Salim Karim

Mahira Khan has announced her pregnancy with husband Salim Karim, sharing the heartwarming news in an emotional Instagram post.

Maryam Nawaz’s Daughter Mahnoor Safdar Marries Azan Jabbar in Private Jati Umrah Ceremony

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s daughter Mahnoor Safdar has married Azan Jabbar, son of industrialist Jabbar Khalid, in an intimate nikkah ceremony at Jati Umrah.

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media

Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday.

Iran president says Middle East has no need for US ‘policeman’

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that the Middle East does not need the United States to be a "regional policeman", with the two countries at war and vying for control of the Strait of Hormuz.