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Iran president says country in 'full-scale war' with US

Iran president says country in 'full-scale war' with US

Iran's President Pezeshkian says the country is in a "full-scale war" with the US as inflation nears 90 percent amid deepening crisis

Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles

Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles

Spotlight
How Pablo Escobar became the world's richest drug lordplay icon

How Pablo Escobar became the world's richest drug lord

Discover how Pablo Escobar built a billion-dollar cartel and became the world's most hunted drug lord

AJK elections 2026: PML-N vs PPP, and can PTI still win seats?play icon

AJK elections 2026: PML-N vs PPP, and can PTI still win seats?

Kaira, Ikhtiyar Wali Khan and Zaighum Khan break down the AJK contest, plus this week's top 5 FIFA World Cup final stories

US-Iran war fears, oil shock and Pakistan’s daily petrol pricing planplay icon

US-Iran war fears, oil shock and Pakistan’s daily petrol pricing plan

Could a wider US-Iran conflict spark an oil crisis? We examine the risks and Pakistan's response

Shorts
UAE
Pakistan seeks easier Dubai visas to boost trade

Pakistan seeks easier Dubai visas to boost trade

FPCCI seeks easier business visas and stronger logistics cooperation with Dubai, saying the steps can significantly boost bilateral trade.

UAE strengthens global position as model for sports investment, community participation

UAE strengthens global position as model for sports investment, community participation

The UAE is strengthening its global position through sports investment, community participation, talent development and world-class sports infrastructure

UAE widens probe into false Dubai explosions report

UAE widens probe into false Dubai explosions report

IMF sees UAE economy rebounding in 2027 despite regional conflict

IMF sees UAE economy rebounding in 2027 despite regional conflict

Dubai Islamic Bank reports AED3.74 billion net profit in H1 2026

Dubai Islamic Bank reports AED3.74 billion net profit in H1 2026

Pakistan
Pakistan shifts to daily fuel pricing as OGRA gets authority to revise rates

Pakistan shifts to daily fuel pricing as OGRA gets authority to revise rates

Federal cabinet approves market-linked mechanism based on seven-day rolling average of global oil prices, eliminating need for government approval on working days

Uber to acquire Foodpanda parent Delivery Hero in $14.8 billion deal

Uber to acquire Foodpanda parent Delivery Hero in $14.8 billion deal

Acquisition would create the world's largest food-delivery platform outside China, with implications for Pakistan where foodpanda is a leading delivery app

Agritech shuts urea plant after government suspends RLNG supply

Agritech shuts urea plant after government suspends RLNG supply

SNGPL halted RLNG supplies following a government directive linked to regional disruptions, forcing the fertilizer producer to suspend operations

Business
FIFA awards record $51 million to Spain after World Cup 2026 triumph

FIFA awards record $51 million to Spain after World Cup 2026 triumph

Expanded 48-team tournament paid a record USD 871 million to participating nations, nearly double the 2022 prize fund

Lifestyle
Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Stallone in a film focused on persistence before Hollywood fame

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

The legendary director’s streaming debut tackles the dark web of social media and dangerous online games, proving his heart is in the right place, even if the pacing belongs in a feature film.

Asim Azhar tops charts in India as Diljit's film gets banned

Asim Azhar tops charts in India as Diljit's film gets banned

Asim Azhar's latest track, Aarzu, becomes his second-highest-charting song on Spotify India, whereas Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj has been removed from ZEE5 just two days after its release.

Sports
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win FIFA World Cup 2026

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win FIFA World Cup 2026

Torres broke the deadlock early in the second half of extra time, firing home on the rebound to give the European champions their second World Cup title

Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success

Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success

Spain and Argentina prepare for the World Cup final in New Jersey as Trump hails the tournament's success ahead of Sunday's showdown

Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned for ICC anti-doping breach

Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned for ICC anti-doping breach

Mohammad Nawaz has been sanctioned under the ICC Anti-Doping Code after testing positive for a substance of abuse, with his ban backdated to 1 May 2026

World
Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group's new chief

Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group's new chief

Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new political bureau chief, succeeding slain leader Yahya Sinwar amid Gaza ceasefire talks.

Indian police fire tear gas, baton charge exam protesters

Indian police fire tear gas, baton charge exam protesters

Indian police fired tear gas and baton-charged student protesters in New Delhi as thousands marched on parliament demanding the education minister resign

Iran says diplomatic exchanges with US via mediators still ongoing

Iran says diplomatic exchanges with US via mediators still ongoing

Iran says diplomatic exchanges with the US via mediators continue despite fresh strikes, as fighting resumes and Hormuz tensions rise.