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Khamenei's three sons attend funeral prayers, successor Mojtaba stays away

Khamenei's three sons attend funeral prayers, successor Mojtaba stays away

Three sons of Iran's slain leader joined the Khamenei funeral in Tehran, but successor Mojtaba Khamenei was absent for a second straight day

Foreign women rape case puts Punjab government under scrutiny

Foreign women rape case puts Punjab government under scrutiny

Houthi attack kills 14 Yemen government troops near Hodeidah

Houthi attack kills 14 Yemen government troops near Hodeidah

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America at 250: How the US became a global superpowerplay icon

America at 250: How the US became a global superpower

Discover how America evolved from a young nation in 1776 into one of the world's leading superpowers

Pakistan's salaried class contributes record PKR 633 billion in income tax outpaying key sectors

Pakistan's salaried class contributes record PKR 633 billion in income tax outpaying key sectors

Official data shows Pakistan's salaried class contributed PKR 633 billion in income tax during FY2025-26, outpacing multiple economic sectors combined

Iranian officials and global dignitaries gather in Tehran for Khamenei's funeral

Iranian officials and global dignitaries gather in Tehran for Khamenei's funeral

Iranian leaders and global dignitaries gathered in Tehran for Khamenei's funeral as a historic week of public mourning and processions officially begins

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UAE
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

Dubai Chambers hosted a targeted roundtable in Shanghai to pitch high-value D33 economic agenda opportunities to prominent Chinese investors

India, UAE groups ink pact for $11.5 bn Indian aluminium project

India, UAE groups ink pact for $11.5 bn Indian aluminium project

Adani Group and UAE's IHC sign pact for $11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha, India's largest FDI in metallurgy.

Indian expats in UAE face passport delays as consular services shift providers

Indian expats in UAE face passport delays as consular services shift providers

UAE oil exports hit record high after OPEC exit, data shows

UAE oil exports hit record high after OPEC exit, data shows

UAE's first passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi, marking rail milestone

UAE's first passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi, marking rail milestone

Pakistan
Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership reinforced with a five billion dollar bilateral trade target

Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership reinforced with a five billion dollar bilateral trade target

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdoğan strengthened the Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership, setting an annual trade goal of $5 billion

Sworn statement reveals details in Lahore foreign women assault case

Sworn statement reveals details in Lahore foreign women assault case

A 40-year-old Spanish victim recorded a sworn statement detailing a home invasion and rape in the high-profile Lahore foreign women assault case

Silkway Impex Strengthens China–Pakistan Trade Platform

Silkway Impex Strengthens China–Pakistan Trade Platform

The first is an equity transfer agreement under which Silkway Impex has acquired a 30% shareholding in Cento Link International Trade (Hainan) Co., Ltd

Business
Pakistan cement dispatches rise 7.2% in FY2025-26 on stronger domestic demand

Pakistan cement dispatches rise 7.2% in FY2025-26 on stronger domestic demand

Pakistan cement dispatches rose 7.2% in FY2025-26 as domestic demand climbed 9.5%, offsetting a decline in exports, APCMA data shows.

Lifestyle
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

Pakistan's Got Talent Premieres July 4: Star Studded Panel Ready to Uncover the Nation's Best

Pakistan's Got Talent Premieres July 4: Star Studded Panel Ready to Uncover the Nation's Best

Ali Zafar, Mehwish Hayat, Tabish Hashmi, and Shark Tank's Usman Bashir take the judges' seats in the highly anticipated debut season.

Sports
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to advance at World Cup as Egypt beat Australia

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to advance at World Cup as Egypt beat Australia

Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in a World Cup thriller, while Egypt knocked out Australia on penalties to set up a last-16 clash

Spain crush Austria 3-0 to secure first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 2010 final

Spain crush Austria 3-0 to secure first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 2010 final

Spain and Portugal will lock horns in a tantalising 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium on July 7 after Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1

Ronaldo pays 'coincidence of life' tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal beat Croatia

Ronaldo pays 'coincidence of life' tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal beat Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo led an emotional Diogo Jota tribute after Portugal's 2-1 Round of 32 win over Croatia, a year on from his former teammate's death

World
'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi, a category 5-equivalent storm, is nearing Guam and the Northern Marianas, prompting mass evacuations across US Pacific islands

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get special Hormuz fee treatment

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get special Hormuz fee treatment

Iran's envoy to China says Tehran will impose new Strait of Hormuz fees, but friendly nations that stood by Iran will receive special treatment

Trump hails US 250th anniversary, brands opponents 'communists' in speech

Trump hails US 250th anniversary, brands opponents 'communists' in speech

Trump marked the US 250th anniversary with a Washington speech praising America, while renewing attacks branding political opponents communists