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Trump berates allies, praises Erdogan as Nato summit opens

• Vows to lift sanctions on Turkiye, signals F-35 deal • Ankara rejects Israel’s concerns over potential jet sale

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

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Sharaa seeks French support against Israeli strikes

Macron offers deeper security cooperation against Islamic State militants; 18 hurt in twin explosions near hotel hosting French president.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Millions bid farewell to Khamenei in Qom

TEHRAN: Millions of people packing massive Jamkaran Mosque and all streets leading to it in the holy city of Qom on...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Israeli strikes claim six more lives in Gaza

Strikes continue despite Hamas bid to remove pretexts for Israeli aggression.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:32am

Israel-Lebanon talks set for mid-July in Rome

This round of talks will be the sixth since spring between the two neighbours, which do not have diplomatic relations and are technically in a state of war.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:35am

17 killed as deadly storms buffet China; over 130,000 evacuated

40 rivers and waterways overflowing in southern Guangxi region.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:29am

Trump threatens to strike Iran if deal not reached

Netanyahu acknowledges "differences" with Washington, plays down "deeper rifts"; Israel continues to test Lebanon ceasefire as four killed in fresh strike.

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 07:36am

Millions gather as Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Tehran

• Flower petals cover coffin as it makes its way along streets • Iranian capital’s airspace closed as country stands still to

Published 07 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Spain edge Portugal to reach quarter-finals

ARLINGTON: Substi­tute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over...

Published 07 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Premier asks embassies to create employment opportunities for Pakistanis

The prime minister orders the complete digitalisation of the immigration system.

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 07:29am

Pakistan taking on mantle of mediation for war-torn Libya

Insiders claim the US is "fully aware and involved" in Islamabad’s role; the effort is also being supported by Saudi Arabia, sources say.

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 07:24am

State bound to protect life, enforce law, carry out fair probe, SC rules

Detailed verdict in Baldia factory fire case states prosecution failed to prove charges against MQM workers.

Published 07 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Footprints: Blame poverty, not the people

The incident claims the lives of 14 children.

Published 06 Jul, 2026 06:59am

OPEC+ to hike August output as Middle East tensions calm

• Seven core producers have raised quotas by nearly 800,000 bpd since April, continuing phased rollback of 2023 production cuts

Published 06 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Venezuela quake toll nears 3,000; rescue op ends

CARACAS: Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on ...

Published 06 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Trump offers Putin help to strike deal with Ukraine

The former ambassador says Putin “depicted the real situation on the battlefield where the Russian armed forces are confidently advancing, liberating one locality after another”.

Updated 06 Jul, 2026 07:30am

Turkiye eyes fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town

Ankara received 10 F110s in September, but talks for 80 more were held up

Published 06 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Trump flags ‘attack’ on identity as US marks anniversary

President warns of "communist menace", praises American exceptionalism; extreme heatwave disrupts celebrations nationwide.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 07:46am

Global crises cannot be ignored, outgoing UK PM Starmer warns successor

Burnham’s supporters have said he should put more focus on domestic issues, such as the cost of living and the decentralisation of government.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 07:56am

Lebanon's Aoun calls for sustained US support after peace deal

Lebanese president urges Washington to "keep standing" by Lebanon’s institutions, army and people.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 07:51am

Mass protests in Germany as far-right AfD meets

• Over 30,000 flood streets, block key routes in Erfurt; heavy police presence seen • AfD eyes electoral gains in eastern states

Published 05 Jul, 2026 07:04am

Ukraine hits St Petersburg oil sites in drone blitz

Zelensky calls Russian claim of capturing Kostiantynivka a "lie".

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 08:02am

Super Typhoon Bavi closes in on US Pacific territories

Storm packs sustained winds of 269km per hour, gusts up to 324km per hour; emergency shelters open as residents stock seven days of supplies.

Published 05 Jul, 2026 07:02am

Iran calls on US and Israel to abide by interim deal

Acting defence minister expresses lack of trust in America; Araghchi questions role of Centcom in regional security.

Updated 04 Jul, 2026 07:25am

Israel launches fresh strikes in Lebanon despite truce

Two injured in new wave of air raids reported across southern towns.

Published 04 Jul, 2026 04:55am

Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

ARLINGTON: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on...

Published 04 Jul, 2026 04:55am

Tibetan activist dies after self-immolation near UN HQ in New York

Police have not provided any potential motive for his actions; UN secretary general says "saddened by this tragic and horrific incident".

Updated 04 Jul, 2026 07:31am

PM orders ban on substandard syringes to curb HIV, hepatitis spread

Committee to propose strategy, legal reforms against infectious diseases

Published 04 Jul, 2026 04:55am

AI romance scam using Dubai prince’s deepfake ensnares victims

Fraudsters utilise real-time ‘hard to detect’ fake video calls; use social media accounts with royal imagery, stolen content

Published 04 Jul, 2026 04:55am

PTI boycotts AJK elections, citing regional crisis

Regional president says party will stand with people amid prevailing political, social unrest.

Updated 03 Jul, 2026 07:45am

PIA resumes Lahore-Manchester operations after 6 years

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights between Lahore and Manchester after six...

Published 03 Jul, 2026 07:01am

‘Most massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25

Russia fires nearly 500 drones, 74 missiles in overnight barrage; claims "retaliatory" strikes targeted military, energy infrastructure.

Updated 03 Jul, 2026 08:00am

Spain sweep aside Austria 3-0 to reach last 16

LOS ANGELES: Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their...

Published 03 Jul, 2026 07:01am

Iran plans week of mass mourning for Khamenei’s funeral

Govt to hold funeral events in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad and Iraq; hotels offer discounts, buses and trains diverted for mourners.

Updated 03 Jul, 2026 08:03am

Aoun vows Lebanon won’t surrender territory to Israel

Defends Israel talks as "diplomatic war", not betrayal; Syrian FM rules out any military action in Beirut.

Updated 03 Jul, 2026 07:57am