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Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father's funeral

Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father's funeral

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for his father's killing in US-Israeli strikes, as fighting between Iran, Israel and the US continues

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Pakistan's retail problem: what's keeping local brands from going globalplay icon

Pakistan's retail problem: what's keeping local brands from going global

Asfandyar Khattak, Chairman of the Chainstore Association of Pakistan, breaks it down

Pakistan, Qatar step up diplomacy as US-Iran fighting easesplay icon

Pakistan, Qatar step up diplomacy as US-Iran fighting eases

Kamran Khan says technical talks continue despite clashes, keeping hopes alive for the Islamabad MoU

US-Iran strikes escalate despite Islamabad peace frameworkplay icon

US-Iran strikes escalate despite Islamabad peace framework

Kamran Khan says renewed attacks deepen uncertainty as Pakistan urges both sides to honor the Islamabad MoU

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UAE
UAE President's Kuwait visit underscores regional solidarity after air defenses intercept Iranian missiles

UAE President's Kuwait visit underscores regional solidarity after air defenses intercept Iranian missiles

The UAE President's Kuwait visit on Thursday reinforces bilateral solidarity after Kuwaiti air defenses successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage

UAE adviser says Iran failing to commit to de-escalation after Gulf attacks

UAE adviser says Iran failing to commit to de-escalation after Gulf attacks

UAE adviser Anwar Gargash says Iran remains incapable of committing to de-escalation after fresh attacks hit Bahrain, Kuwait and Gulf shipping lanes.

Arada launches Arada Capital, targets $5 billion in assets

Arada launches Arada Capital, targets $5 billion in assets

UAE real estate sector maintains strong momentum in H1 2026

UAE real estate sector maintains strong momentum in H1 2026

Dubai Chambers hosts Shanghai roundtable to woo Chinese investors under D33 economic agenda

Dubai Chambers hosts Shanghai roundtable to woo Chinese investors under D33 economic agenda

Pakistan
Pakistan’s gas sector burden grows as circular debt reaches PKR 3.6 trillion

Pakistan’s gas sector burden grows as circular debt reaches PKR 3.6 trillion

Late payment surcharges rise to PKR 1.723 trillion, nearly matching the principal outstanding amount, while tariff differential claims remain the largest driver of debt

Pakistan’s constitutional court recalls SC orders behind Nasla Tower demolition

Pakistan’s constitutional court recalls SC orders behind Nasla Tower demolition

Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court withdraws Supreme Court orders that led to Karachi's Nasla Tower demolition, citing judicial overreach.

Supreme Court acquits last three men on death row in 2014 Christian couple lynching

Supreme Court acquits last three men on death row in 2014 Christian couple lynching

Top court acquits the final three death row convicts in the 2014 Kot Radha Kishan Christian couple lynching case.

Business
Pakistan's IT exports hit record $4.5 billion in FY26

Pakistan's IT exports hit record $4.5 billion in FY26

Sector posts record growth as exporters expand into Asia-Pacific markets beyond the U.S. and Europe

Lifestyle
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.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially married Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York, officiated by Adam Sandler, in a star-studded ceremony

Spider-Man is swinging back with tickets on sale now

Spider-Man is swinging back with tickets on sale now

The announcement has sent fans across the globe into a frenzy, with social media buzzing over the web-slinger's next adventure

Sports
Spain into World Cup semi-final against France after Merino's late winner beats Belgium

Spain into World Cup semi-final against France after Merino's late winner beats Belgium

Mikel Merino struck in the 88th minute to send Spain past Belgium 2-1 and into a World Cup semi-final against France on Tuesday

Mbappe fires France past Morocco and into the World Cup semi-finals

Mbappe fires France past Morocco and into the World Cup semi-finals

France beat Morocco 2-0 at the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, with Mbappe scoring after missing a penalty, setting up a last-four clash

Zverev beats Fritz to reach maiden Wimbledon semi-final

Zverev beats Fritz to reach maiden Wimbledon semi-final

Alexander Zverev ended his Fritz curse in straight sets to book a first Wimbledon semi-final spot, where he will face British wildcard Arthur Fery

World
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises past 4,000 as recovery crisis deepens

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises past 4,000 as recovery crisis deepens

At least 4,118 people have been killed and 16,740 injured in Venezuela's twin June 24 earthquakes, with thousands more still missing across La Guaira

India and New Zealand form strategic partnership during Modi's landmark visit

India and New Zealand form strategic partnership during Modi's landmark visit

India and New Zealand elevated ties to a strategic partnership during Modi's first visit to New Zealand in 40 years, sealing 18 pacts across defence, trade and security

Iran insists it kept its word as Trump declares ceasefire over

Iran insists it kept its word as Trump declares ceasefire over

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran kept its word under the MoU as Trump declares the ceasefire over while agreeing to continue negotiations with Tehran