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Trump announces US-Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday but Tehran says not yet

Trump announces US-Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday but Tehran says not yet

Trump announced a US-Iran peace deal set for Sunday that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran's foreign ministry ruled out a Sunday signing within hours

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Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon

Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon

Trump has said an Iran war deal is imminent dozens of times since March. Here is a timeline of his key claims, from late March to June 2026

Pakistan budget offers tax relief as govt targets 4% economic growthplay icon

Pakistan budget offers tax relief as govt targets 4% economic growth

Kamran Khan says the budget focuses on growth, tax cuts and development spending

How to get a Trump pardon: Forget the DOJ, call 'Bobby' and other influencers

How to get a Trump pardon: Forget the DOJ, call 'Bobby' and other influencers

Reuters reveals how Trump's pardon process now runs on personal networks and influence

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UAE
Dubai Police urges use of licensed domestic workers, issues safety advisory

Dubai Police urges use of licensed domestic workers, issues safety advisory

Dubai Police has advised residents to hire domestic workers only through licensed agencies and follow key safety steps to protect homes, valuables and family members

UAE launches Step of Hope program to provide prosthetic limbs to Gaza war victims

UAE launches Step of Hope program to provide prosthetic limbs to Gaza war victims

UAE has launched Step of Hope, a new program to provide prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation support to Palestinians injured in the Gaza war

Emaar launches $55 billion Dubai megaproject to house 150,000 residents

Emaar launches $55 billion Dubai megaproject to house 150,000 residents

Dubai launches authority to help people live longer and healthier

Dubai launches authority to help people live longer and healthier

Pakistan
Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours

Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says the US-Iran peace deal is closer than ever, with an electronic signing expected within 24 hours and technical talks to follow next week

Pakistan government defends FY27 budget, touts relief for salaried class and growth push

Pakistan government defends FY27 budget, touts relief for salaried class and growth push

Finance minister says tax cuts, export incentives and structural reforms aim to shift economy from stabilization to sustained growth

Pakistan says 21 militants killed in last 72 hours of North Waziristan operations

Pakistan says 21 militants killed in last 72 hours of North Waziristan operations

Pakistani security forces killed 21 militants in 72 hours in North Waziristan, bringing the total to 48 in recent days

Business
Pakistan moves to sharply raise tax penalties for non-compliance

Pakistan moves to sharply raise tax penalties for non-compliance

Pakistan's Finance Bill 2026-27 sharply raises FBR tax penalties, with ATL surcharges for companies rising fivefold to PKR100,000 and new fines for digital non-compliance

Lifestyle
Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller

Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller

From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.

Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Showplay icon

Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show

Pakistan’s latest sports drama serves up raw talent and fierce street football but struggles to cross the finish line.

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Exploring the 2020 Cultural Visit of the Man Now Bringing Michael Jackson Back to Life

Sports
Otis Khan: From setbacks to stardom in Pakistan’s historic triumph

Otis Khan: From setbacks to stardom in Pakistan’s historic triumph

The former Manchester United academy player has finally had his moment of triumph, being named Player of the Tournament at the 2026 Diamond Jubilee Cup in the Maldives

South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup

South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup

South Korea rallied from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group A opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup 2026 opener amid three red cards

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup 2026 opener amid three red cards

Mexico defeated nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca, with Quinones and Jimenez scoring and three players sent off

World
Iran says deal with US won't be signed Sunday, but possible 'in coming days'

Iran says deal with US won't be signed Sunday, but possible 'in coming days'

Iran says the expected US-Iran memorandum of understanding will not be signed Sunday but could happen "in coming days," cooling optimism from Pakistan and Washington

Five Indian Air Force personnel killed in plane crash at Jorhat

Five Indian Air Force personnel killed in plane crash at Jorhat

Five IAF personnel were killed when an AN-32 transport plane crashed while landing at Jorhat in Assam on Saturday. The co-pilot is reported to have survived

Jaishankar calls Rubio to protest US Navy strikes that killed Indian mariners in Gulf

Jaishankar calls Rubio to protest US Navy strikes that killed Indian mariners in Gulf

India's foreign minister called Rubio to protest US Navy strikes on Indian-crewed ships in the Gulf that killed three sailors, as New Delhi summons a US diplomat twice