Pakistan detains 258 foreigners in scam centre raid

Pakistan authorities said Monday they detained 258 foreigners, including 40 Chinese nationals, following a raid on an alleged "scam call centre" in the capital Islamabad.

Iran, Oman Agree on New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route Map

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the framework aims to ensure safe passage while preserving the sovereignty of both countries.

Trump Welcomes Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Defense Pact

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold” first step. Signed in Makkah on August 7, the agreement commits the three countries to collective defense and stronger security cooperation. Turkey says the alliance could expand to include other regional countries.

‘Don’t come out, you’ll be killed’: Palestinians recount Israeli settler violence in West Bank

Palestinian residents of the West Bank village of Qusra have been ordered to leave their homes after a days-long siege and repeated attacks by Israeli settlers

Netanyahu hits London with ‘Islamic Britain’ jibe

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain,” as the country’s new Labor government weighs taking measures against Israel.

My Friend Was Wrong About Chinese Cars. So Is Most of the West.

The real Western concern is not quality, subsidies or privacy, but the loss of industrial sovereignty—and the willingness to protect domestic industries at the expense of consumers.

An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value

Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list.

Iran can fight on for years to defeat US – senior IRGC commander

Iran can stay in the fight in a prolonged armed conflict with the US, even if it lasts the rest of Donald Trump’s term in office, a senior Iranian general has said.

Oman Oil Spill Reaches Mainland Beaches, Threatening Marine Ecosystem

An oil spill from the stranded tanker Caroline Bezingi off Oman's coast has reached mainland beaches, threatening marine ecosystems and protected areas.

Pakistan, Iran Discuss Diplomacy as Naqvi Meets Araghchi in Iran

The two sides discussed bilateral and diplomatic issues, while Naqvi also met President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss closer political, economic, trade, cultural and security cooperation.

2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO

Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the United Nations said Tuesday, urging an end to such "discrimination".

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday in a ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, said the football superstar's representatives.