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Pakistan shoots down eight drones from Afghanistan near Torkham, Kohat

Pakistan shoots down eight drones from Afghanistan near Torkham, Kohat

Pakistan's air defence shot down eight drones from Afghanistan near Torkham and Kohat amid rising border tensions, security sources said.

China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media

China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media

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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as world leaders clash over regulation

Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as world leaders clash over regulation

US President announced that the government will officially term artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" while rejecting global regulation schemes, contrasting sharply with calls from UN Secretary-General and European leaders for binding AI safety frameworks

PTI vows to proceed with Sept. 27 Islamabad march as govt tightens securityplay icon

PTI vows to proceed with Sept. 27 Islamabad march as govt tightens security

Kamran Khan examines rising tensions as PTI defies warnings and authorities prepare for the Sept. 27 protest.

US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage in solidarity with CNN, MS NOW and Politico over revoked credentials

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UAE
UAE's new 5.06% sukuk: What Dh1,000 and Dh10,000 could earn

UAE's new 5.06% sukuk: What Dh1,000 and Dh10,000 could earn

UAE's new 5.06% retail T-Sukuk lets residents invest from Dh1,000 over five years. Here's how much Dh1,000 to Dh50,000 could earn.

UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia's king, crown prince on 96th National Day

UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia's king, crown prince on 96th National Day

UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince on the kingdom's 96th National Day, as bilateral trade and reforms under Vision 2030 accelerate.

UAE tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

UAE tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

UAE free flu vaccine for school students: Where and how to get it

UAE free flu vaccine for school students: Where and how to get it

How EDGE geofenced the UAE within 48 hours of February 28 escalation

How EDGE geofenced the UAE within 48 hours of February 28 escalation

Pakistan
Aurangzeb discusses PIA, energy security, climate finance during UNGA week

Aurangzeb discusses PIA, energy security, climate finance during UNGA week

Finance minister also backs a regulated virtual-assets framework and COP31 implementation agenda during a series of high-level meetings in New York

Pakistan FY27 budget faces pressure from ambitious tax target, higher costs: ADB

Pakistan FY27 budget faces pressure from ambitious tax target, higher costs: ADB

The budget targets a 3.6% fiscal deficit as FBR collections are set to rise 17.6%, while defense and interest costs increase, ADB says

IHC disposes Imaan, Hadi pleas seeking suspension of 17-year sentences in social media case

IHC disposes Imaan, Hadi pleas seeking suspension of 17-year sentences in social media case

The Islamabad High Court heard pleas seeking suspension of 17-year sentences for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a social media case, reserving its order after defense counsel cited recent Supreme Court bail relief

Business
Fitch raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.6%, warns of higher real rates

Fitch raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.6%, warns of higher real rates

Resilient US and eurozone activity and stronger Korean growth lift Fitch’s outlook, while tighter monetary policy pushes real interest rates higher

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
Hesson focused on possible India clash as Pakistan begin Asian Games campaign

Hesson focused on possible India clash as Pakistan begin Asian Games campaign

India and Pakistan are likely to face off in the Asian Games semis on October 1

Luis de la Fuente demands more from Spain after World Cup glory

Luis de la Fuente demands more from Spain after World Cup glory

Spain's next major target is the 2028 UEFA Euro, co-hosted by the UK and Ireland, where they will look to defend their title

Mark Wood retires from international cricket at 36

Mark Wood retires from international cricket at 36

The 36-year-old took 253 wickets in 146 international matches across all formats

World
Modi to visit Canada in December as trade talks advance, Carney confirms

Modi to visit Canada in December as trade talks advance, Carney confirms

PM Modi will visit Canada in December, Mark Carney confirms, as India-Canada trade talks progress following the 2023 Nijjar killing fallout

US-Iran talks resume at UN General Assembly as Tehran outlines conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran talks resume at UN General Assembly as Tehran outlines conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, presenting Tehran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly airstrikes in Yemen as civilian displacement surges past 130,000

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly airstrikes in Yemen as civilian displacement surges past 130,000

Coalition airstrikes led by Saudi Arabia targeted Houthi-held areas in Yemen—killing civilians and prison inmates—as fighting escalates across four governorates and displacement forecasts reach 230,000, while US-Iranian diplomats hold rare sideline talks in New York