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US warns of rapid escalation in Mideast war after Houthi attack on Riyadh

US warns of rapid escalation in Mideast war after Houthi attack on Riyadh

US warns of rapid escalation in the Mideast war after a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh, as Trump says the Houthis agreed not to fight America.

Aleema Khan detained in Lahore ahead of PTI Sept. 27 march

Aleema Khan detained in Lahore ahead of PTI Sept. 27 march

Ishaq Dar leaves for New York to attend 81st UNGA session

Ishaq Dar leaves for New York to attend 81st UNGA session

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AI leaders warn race for smarter systems is outpacing safetyplay icon

AI leaders warn race for smarter systems is outpacing safety

Kamran Khan examines warnings from AI chiefs as US-China rivalry complicates calls for stronger safeguards

Pakistan’s fuel price puzzleplay icon

Pakistan’s fuel price puzzle

At Rs391 petrol and Rs425 diesel, where does your money actually go?

Pakistan austerity drive targets public spending as fuel costs soarplay icon

Pakistan austerity drive targets public spending as fuel costs soar

Kamran Khan says government must cut structural spending, not just ask public to sacrifice

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UAE
Dubai Police recover Dh190,000 in four minutes with e-scooter patrol

Dubai Police recover Dh190,000 in four minutes with e-scooter patrol

Dubai Police arrested three suspects and recovered Dh190,000 in stolen cash within four minutes using an e-scooter patrol in Naif.

UAE accounts for 35% of Gulf cyberattacks in 2026, report finds

UAE accounts for 35% of Gulf cyberattacks in 2026, report finds

UAE and Saudi Arabia faced half of all Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026. See which sectors and tactics drove the surge, per Positive Technologies.

Dubai sets new safety rules for schools, pools and labs

Dubai sets new safety rules for schools, pools and labs

UAE arrests Swedish gang leader wanted by Interpol for money laundering

UAE arrests Swedish gang leader wanted by Interpol for money laundering

Dubai shoppers queue overnight for iPhone 18 Pro Max launch

Dubai shoppers queue overnight for iPhone 18 Pro Max launch

Pakistan
Five terrorists killed, 23 abductees rescued in Kalat operation

Five terrorists killed, 23 abductees rescued in Kalat operation

Security forces killed five terrorists and rescued 23 abductees in a Kalat operation on the N-25 highway, recovering six trucks, three buses and two cars.

Pakistan launches first power wheeling auction offering 400 MW

Pakistan launches first power wheeling auction offering 400 MW

Pakistan's first power wheeling auction offers 400 MW to large consumers as the government exits electricity procurement and moves toward a competitive market.

Pakistan asks Afghan Taliban to act against militants after deadly Kohat attack

Pakistan asks Afghan Taliban to act against militants after deadly Kohat attack

After the Kohat attack killed 31 people, Pakistan called on the Afghan Taliban to act against militants

Business
Pakistan textile exports rise 3% to USD 1.6 billion in August

Pakistan textile exports rise 3% to USD 1.6 billion in August

Cotton arrivals reached 2.39 million bales through September 15, while analysts expects FY27 production to fall 7% and imports to rise to 5.2 million bales

Lifestyle
Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Israeli Minister calls to strip Gaza documentary directors of citizenship over Venice award-winning film

Israeli Minister calls to strip Gaza documentary directors of citizenship over Venice award-winning film

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar demanded the revocation of citizenship for Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following the Venice Film Festival premiere of their Gaza documentary NAZA, accusing them of treason against the state

Sports
Delays, accommodation issues cloud Asian Games opening in Japan

Delays, accommodation issues cloud Asian Games opening in Japan

Asian Games 2026 organisers face growing criticism over accommodation, transport delays and a diplomatic row

Pakistan survive Thailand scare to reach Asian Games 2026 semi-finals

Pakistan survive Thailand scare to reach Asian Games 2026 semi-finals

Pakistan vs Thailand ended in a three-wicket win for Pakistan as Fatima Sana and Tuba Hassan helped seal a tense Asian Games quarter-final chase

Pakistan court dismisses cricketer Mohammad Rizwan's plea against cybercrime agency

Pakistan court dismisses cricketer Mohammad Rizwan's plea against cybercrime agency

Lahore High Court dismisses Mohammad Rizwan's plea against NCCIA notices, directing the cricketer to respond and appear before the agency

World
Houthis say they targeted 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu

Houthis say they targeted 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu

Houthis say they targeted 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, hours after residents reported blasts in the Saudi capital

US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports

US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports

US troop deaths in the Iran war exceed the Pentagon count by at least four, the Washington Post reports. Defense Secretary Hegseth denies the report

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee push by another year

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee push by another year

Trump has extended the $100,000 H-1B visa fee order by another year, but the plan still faces legal challenges as courts review the higher fee