Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Iran reasserts control over the Strait of Hormuz after a ship was hit near Oman, warning Gulf states against siding with the US
41m
23m
Spotlight
Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Vance and Rubio have offered contrasting views on Israel's actions even as the White House insists there is no rift over Iran policy
6h
3h
'Unbearable': Tracking heat in one of New Delhi's poorest areas
Greenpeace India is documenting extreme indoor heat in Delhi's Sundar Nagri, where families record temperatures up to 45C at night, pushing for stronger heat protections
10h
7h
Yield reversal: Is PSX ready for its next rally?
Inflation is easing and yields are falling. Could the next State Bank rate cut lift the PSX?
10h
10h
Shorts
UAE floating hospital in Egypt performs four surgeries on Gaza patients
UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish completed four specialised surgeries for Gaza patients, treating complex fractures and bone injuries
6h
6h
UAE expands visa-on-arrival program to six new nationalities
The UAE has added Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to its visa-on-arrival program
10h
10h
Pakistan observes Youm-e-Ashur with nationwide mourning processions
Pakistan marks the 10th of Muharram with mourning processions, tight security and messages of unity from the president and prime minister
8h
8h
Pakistan projects 40% drop in central bank profit transfers in FY27
Pakistan projects a 40% drop in central bank profit transfers for FY27, budget documents show, as interest rates ease from 2026 highs
10h
10h
Why Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is the Emotional Reset We Didn’t Know We Needed
Blending modern dating dilemmas with the timeless heartbreak of the Partition, this cinematic masterpiece asks: Can we ever truly move on from the places and people, we leave behind?
A brilliant contrast between today’s fleeting, complicated romances and the enduring, life-long loyalty of a bygone era.
A masterclass in storytelling where a simple smartphone screen achieves the impossible, reconnecting a shattered heart to its ancestral roots.
A soul-stirring finale track that serves as a powerful, tear-jerking anthem against the devastating human cost of borders and wars.
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Mbappe vs Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
France face Norway in a World Cup Group I decider on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland level on four goals each in the Golden Boot race
6h
6h
Ronaldo double lifts Portugal, Ghana earn draw against England
Cristiano Ronaldo's double sent Portugal top of form with a 5-0 win, while Ghana held England to a goalless draw at the World Cup
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Australia crush Pakistan by 113 runs in Women's T20 World Cup
Ellyse Perry's all-round display sealed Australia's 113-run win over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, extending their unbeaten run
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Europe heatwave swamps hospitals, halts parties
Europe heatwave overwhelms hospitals and forces party cancellations, with hundreds dead in Spain as the heat shifts east
3h
3h
