Load-Shedding Reality Worse Than Promised, Public Left Frustrated

Unannounced and prolonged power outages, far exceeding official load-shedding schedules, are disrupting daily life across urban and rural areas.

Saudi Arabia backstops Pakistan with $3 billion as UAE debt looms

Saudi ​Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge ‌a multi-billion dollar gap in its finances linked to an upcoming...

Australia police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations

US pop star Katy Perry is under investigation in Australia over allegations of sexual assault made by actor Ruby Rose, police and media said Wednesday.

Lavrov says Russia can ‘compensate’ for China’s resource gap from Iran war: Russian state media

Russia's foreign minister said that his country could make up for China's energy shortages as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is choked by the US-Israeli war with Iran,...

Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey with efforts on for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to embark on a four-day diplomatic blitz to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey on Wednesday, Islamabad's foreign ministry said

Hopes rise for renewed talks as US military says Iran blockade is in force

Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, as the U.S. military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate by strike targets across the war-weary region.

Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of a defense agreement with Israel amid tensions over the war in the Middle East.

Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts Wins Praise from JD Vance and World Leaders

Global leaders, including JD Vance and Keir Starmer, have praised Pakistan’s pivotal role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran.

Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington

Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim.

US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, four sources

Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days, before the end of the ceasefire, two Pakistani officials said.

How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy

A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices

Trump casts himself as Jesus after attacking Pope (AI IMAGES)

The post triggered backlash, with some users suggesting the figure being healed resembled the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.