What did the US, Iran and Israel gain from the June standoff?

What did the US, Iran and Israel gain from the June standoff?

After 12 days of war, Iran stands firm while Israel and the US appear to have fallen short of their goals of regime change and nuclear rollback

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UAE earns strong credit ratings from all three major global agencies

UAE earns strong credit ratings from all three major global agencies

The ratings highlight the UAE’s strength in managing fiscal risks, sustaining growth and ensuring stability amid global and regional challenges

UAE, Pakistan sign deal to exempt visa entry requirements

UAE, Pakistan sign deal to exempt visa entry requirements

Two sides discuss bilateral ties and agree on steps to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors

Pakistan’s power paradox: costs expected to soar to PKR 3.3 trillion despite flat generation

Pakistan’s power paradox: costs expected to soar to PKR 3.3 trillion despite flat generation

Stagnant electricity output, ballooning capacity payments, and rising per-unit costs put pressure on tariffs and the economy

US diplomat urges American investors to tap Pakistan’s mining potential

US diplomat urges American investors to tap Pakistan’s mining potential

Natalie Baker praises Pakistan’s reforms and reaffirmed US support for stronger economic ties

Oscar-nominated director Villeneuve to helm new Bond Film

Villeneuve to direct Bond

The Canadian director and writer has earned critical acclaim for films such as "Sicario," "Arrival," and the "Dune" franchise

Villeneuve earned a Best Director Oscar nomination for the sci-fi hit 'Arrival'

He followed it up with a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination for Dune in 2022

Team celebrating with a trophy, wearing white jerseys and gold medals, surrounded by confetti.

England expect but Spain are favorites for Euro 2025

France and Germany continue to boast strong domestic leagues, while Spain’s top flight, dominated by Barcelona, features considerable depth in teams and talent

Soccer players in action near the goal, goalkeeper in yellow attempting a save.

Monterrey down Urawa with quick-fire treble to reach Club World Cup last 16

The win, coupled with Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over River Plate, means Monterrey finish second and will take on Dortmund in Atlanta on Tuesday

Pakistan fall in final of AVC Nations Cup for second successive time

Pakistan fall in final of AVC Nations Cup for second successive time

Pakistan's volleyball team lost to Bahrain 3-1 in the final on Tuesday night

US judge sides with Meta in AI training copyright case

US judge sides with Meta in AI training copyright case

Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco rules that Meta's use of the works to train its AI model was 'transformative' enough to constitute 'fair use'

For first time, Webb telescope discovers an alien planet

For first time, Webb telescope discovers an alien planet

Webb imaged a Saturn-sized gas giant orbiting a star 110 light-years away in Antlia

Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary launched on first space station mission

Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary launched on first space station mission

The four-member crew launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with a Crew Dragon capsule

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Are hybrid SUVs really worth it in Pakistan? The truth behind the trend

Pakistan’s economy is under pressure yet last year, the public spent PKR 280 billion on SUVs, with nearly half opting for hybrids

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Attabad Lake controversy sparks hotel inspections in Gilgit-Baltistan

A tourist’s viral video accusing Luxus Hunza of polluting Attabad Lake led to a Rs1.5m fine and regional hotel inspections

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Will new taxes crush Pakistan’s online sellers?

With an estimated 100,000 sellers and sales averaging PKR 2,200 billion every year, Pakistan's e-commerce platforms are a force to reckon with

Cleaning up the streets: How Punjab is taking on illegal structures

Cleaning up the streets: How Punjab is taking on illegal structures

Thousands of illegal structures removed as Punjab pushes for transparency and urban reform

US strikes Iran nuclear sites, leaving Tehran torn between war and retreat

US strikes Iran nuclear sites, leaving Tehran torn between war and retreat

Kamran Khan says US aims to force Iran to the table, but warns Tehran may respond with dangerous countermeasures

The real reason Faisal Mosque was built: A story of history and politics

The real reason Faisal Mosque was built: A story of history and politics

The mosque's construction began during a period of intense regional power struggles