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"Alarming Step": Pakistan Broadens Foreign Media Curbs Amid PoK Unrest
Pakistan has imposed further restrictions on foreign media outlets operating in the country, for the first time seeking to routinely control the movement of Pakistani nationals working for them.
Israel Refuses To Withdraw From Southern Lebanon At Rome Talks: Report
Israel refused in talks on Thursday to withdraw from more areas of south Lebanon unless the Lebanese army had full control of an initial two "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source told AFP.
2 Killed, 13 Injured In Syria Bus Blast
At least two people were killed and 13 wounded after a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana near capital Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry.
"Extraordinarily Difficult People": JD Vance Warns Iran Deal Will Be "Messy"
Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday, Vance said Washington was dealing with an unpredictable political structure in Iran, where different factions hold sharply different views on the ongoing conflict.
Iran Threatened To 'Black Out' Gulf Nations If US Hit Power Plants: Report
Iran conveyed through intermediaries that any attacks on its power plants would trigger strikes on the same targets in the Gulf, officials said.
Blackstone Among Wall Street Giants Hit By Hackers In Major Extortion Plot: Report
The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's.
'Thought It Had Been Fixed': Trump Lashed Out At Hegseth Over Weapons Shortage
According to The Washington Post, Trump demanded to know why he had apparently been misled about shortages of key missiles and air-defence systems, which have now begun limiting America's military options in the Iran conflict.
Newly Crowned Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned After Alleged Racist Posts Resurface
While organisers did not specify the content of the posts, they said the pageant must uphold the standards expected of its titleholders.
Why Were There No Tiny Dinosaurs? Mammals Might Have Played A Role
Dinosaurs first appeared roughly 230 million years ago and eventually became the dominant land animals, holding that status until an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction of species.
Ex-Pak Minister Out On Bail In UK Child Rape, Trafficking Case Wins PoK Seat
The 62-year-old politician, who was arrested in July 2024 and has been out of office for five years, was temporarily discharged on police bail pending further investigation.
Iran President Met Mojtaba Khamenei In 'Darkness', Isn't Convinced It Was Him: Report
The report stated that the president was asked to leave after the interaction, which only lasted a few minutes. Khamenei's guards did not allow Pezeshkian to even as much as shake hands.
Pak Tightens Rules For International Media Reporting Outside 3 Main Cities
The information ministry sent a statement on Monday to an international media message group on the requirement to seek permission for reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
Bodies Of Nirmal Purja, 4 Other Climbers Airlifted By Pak Army Helicopters
The bodies of Purja, Chinese climber Zhong Wang, Nepali climbers Nima Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa and Kilu Sherpa were flown from the base camp of Broad Peak to the air base in Skardu before being transported to the hospital.
Bangladesh Sets Aug 20 Presidential Poll After Mohammed Shahabuddin's Exit
In line with the Constitution, the parliament members elect the president, but the Election Commission conducts the procedure to elect the head of state.
NDTV Exclusive - Inside Meta's Child Safety: Current Systems Miss Nuance, New AI Under Test
The tech giant disclosed that it is developing a new generation of AI models to strengthen enforcement against child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram.
'Felt Like A Piece Of Meat': Women Allege Rape, Abuse At UK Teen Army College
Tilly (names to protect identity) said she wanted to be a soldier ever since she was a small child, but her dream was shattered when she was raped by multiple fellow soldiers for "several hours" at the academy.
Ukraine Strikes Two Oil Facilities Deep Inside Russia, Says Zelensky
The repeated strikes have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians while heartening Ukrainians who are enduring regular Russian barrages that Kyiv's weakened air defenses are struggling to counter.
'Don't Have To Hide': Thai IDs, Legal Jobs Offer Hope To Myanmar Refugees
After decades of being barred from leaving the refugee camps and working legally, Myanmar refugees began receiving non-citizen Thai ID cards in June.
Teen Dressed As Clown Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Of Elderly Man In Illinois
Doorbell camera footage showed the teenager in a nightmarish look, walking up to a neighbour's house.
Drying Danube River Exposes Sunken WWII Battleships, Prehistoric Fossils
While the drop in water levels offers historians a rare glimpse into Europe's past, local authorities face an urgent challenge.
News from Arabic Countries
WHO chief: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at ‘unprecedented rate’
The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed 1,751 people in DR Congo.
How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace?
Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.
US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre
Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.
Israeli settler charged over Palestinian activist’s killing
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with “reckless manslaughter” in the killing of prominent Palestinian activist
Deadly explosion on minibus near Damascus
Two people were killed and 13 injured when an explosion ripped through a minibus in Jaramana, southeast of Damascus.
US ends cap on local TV station owners amid concerns of media consolidation
Critics say the 39 percent cap was a safeguard against excessive concentration of media ownership in the US.
Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid deal to 2032, ending transfer speculation
The 26-year-old Brazil international had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.
Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks
Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon's Tyre as third day of the seventh round of US-brokered talks concludes.
Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids
Sudan’s ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The biggest AI bill for parents yet?
Congress is pushing a new bill forward that would give parents the power over their kid’s interactions with AI chatbots.
CDC says US salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeno peppers from Mexico
Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds across 27 US states.
Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave
After migrant surge from Morocco, EU says Spain assured Schengen is safe but warns Europe's borders are 'vulnerable'.
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.
Women expose rape as a weapon of war in Sudan
Women displaced by Sudan's war are speaking publicly about surviving rape by Rapid Support Forces fighters.
Houthis launch deadly attacks on Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen
Yemen's Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles in Marib and Hadramout.
Two killed, several wounded in minibus blast near Syria’s Damascus
Body parts found at scene and at least 13 wounded after explosion on minibus in town of Jaramana, health ministry says.
Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?
Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labelling US war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.
Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says
The 34-year-old boxer tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.
Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza's hospitals, demand action to protect medics.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Buenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
Apollo Quiboloy leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which was founded in 1985 in Davao and has branches in US.
Israel indicts settler in rare charge over Palestinian activist’s killing
Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed last July in occupied West Bank.
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.
Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
US President defends Pentagon chief Hegseth following report of confrontation over dwindling weapons supply.
UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’
At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.