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Pakistan and China Reaffirm Strategic Ties in Security and Agriculture on SCO Summit Sidelines

July 16, 2025 No Comments

In a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Summit, Pakistan and China reaffirmed their strategic partnership, vowing enhanced cooperation in security, agriculture, and regional stability, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The meeting between Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

England Clinch Thrilling Third Test at Lord’s, Take 2-1 Lead Over India in Five-Match Series

July 14, 2025 No Comments

England pulled off a nail-biting 45-run victory over India in the third Test at Lord’s, taking a crucial 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. The match kept fans on edge till the final session on Day 5 as both sides fought fiercely for dominance on a swinging wicket. The

Malaysia’s Former PM Mahathir Mohamad, 100, Discharged from Hospital After Fatigue

July 13, 2025 No Comments

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, has been discharged from the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur after being admitted for fatigue. His office confirmed that he returned home at 4:45 p.m. local time on Sunday following a precautionary observation. Mahathir, who

Japan Defeats Pakistan 3-0 to Clinch U-18 Asia Hockey Cup Title in Final Showdown

July 13, 2025 No Comments

Pakistan’s Under-18 hockey team fell short in the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2025, as Japan secured a dominant 3-0 victory, ending Pakistan’s dream of lifting the title. The high-stakes final, played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, showcased Japan’s tactical superiority and clinical execution, leaving Pakistan to

Texas Summer Camp Exempted from Flood Maps Before Deadly Flood Killed 27 Children

July 13, 2025 No Comments

Federal flood risk maps had once identified Texas’ Camp Mystic as highly vulnerable to flooding, yet years before the July 4 disaster that killed at least 27 children, officials reportedly approved the removal of several camp buildings from those maps. According to U.S. media reports, including The New York Times

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Attend Key SCO Summit in China, Focus on Regional Cooperation and Trade

July 13, 2025 No Comments

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will depart for Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit, with China hosting the event as the current chair. Dar’s visit is expected to emphasize Pakistan’s commitment to regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation, and

IMF Approves First Review of Pakistan’s $7 Billion Loan, Cites “Strong” Progress on Reforms

July 13, 2025 No Comments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, acknowledging the country’s “strong” progress on economic reforms. This positive assessment is a critical milestone for the country as it seeks to stabilize its economy, curb inflation, and restore investor confidence. Pakistan’s government, under

Israeli Strike Kills Six Children Fetching Water in Gaza, Military Admits ‘Error’

July 13, 2025 No Comments

A deadly Israeli airstrike in the heart of Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp killed ten Palestinians, including six children, as they waited in line to fill water jerry cans amid a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. The victims, seeking water for their families, were struck by a missile fired from an Israeli drone—another

Ukraine’s SBU Tracks Down and Eliminates FSB Assassins After Daylight Killing of Senior Intelligence Colonel

July 13, 2025 No Comments

In a dramatic escalation of the covert war between Kyiv and Moscow, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced the successful elimination of two Russian FSB agents suspected of orchestrating the brazen assassination of Colonel Ivan Voronych in a public car park in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district. The attack, captured on CCTV, occurred

Syria and Israel Reportedly Set for Secret Diplomatic Meeting in Baku

July 12, 2025 No Comments

Damascus – July 2, 2025: In a significant and unexpected development, senior Syrian and Israeli officials are reportedly preparing to meet in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, according to a diplomatic source based in Damascus. The potential meeting, if confirmed, would mark the first direct diplomatic engagement between the two

Category: International

Pakistan and China Reaffirm Strategic Ties in Security and Agriculture on SCO Summit Sidelines

England Clinch Thrilling Third Test at Lord’s, Take 2-1 Lead Over India in Five-Match Series

Malaysia’s Former PM Mahathir Mohamad, 100, Discharged from Hospital After Fatigue

Japan Defeats Pakistan 3-0 to Clinch U-18 Asia Hockey Cup Title in Final Showdown

Texas Summer Camp Exempted from Flood Maps Before Deadly Flood Killed 27 Children

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Attend Key SCO Summit in China, Focus on Regional Cooperation and Trade

IMF Approves First Review of Pakistan’s $7 Billion Loan, Cites “Strong” Progress on Reforms

Israeli Strike Kills Six Children Fetching Water in Gaza, Military Admits ‘Error’

Ukraine’s SBU Tracks Down and Eliminates FSB Assassins After Daylight Killing of Senior Intelligence Colonel

Syria and Israel Reportedly Set for Secret Diplomatic Meeting in Baku

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