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President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'

President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'

Iran President Pezeshkian told the UN Wednesday that Tehran will never bend at the knee to Trump, in his first speech since the war with Israel began.

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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as world leaders clash over regulation

Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as world leaders clash over regulation

US President announced that the government will officially term artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" while rejecting global regulation schemes, contrasting sharply with calls from UN Secretary-General and European leaders for binding AI safety frameworks

PTI vows to proceed with Sept. 27 Islamabad march as govt tightens securityplay icon

PTI vows to proceed with Sept. 27 Islamabad march as govt tightens security

Kamran Khan examines rising tensions as PTI defies warnings and authorities prepare for the Sept. 27 protest.

US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage in solidarity with CNN, MS NOW and Politico over revoked credentials

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UAE
UAE ranks fourth globally in nuclear facility protection

UAE ranks fourth globally in nuclear facility protection

UAE ranks fourth of 48 countries in the 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index for nuclear facility protection, with major security gains since 2023.

UAE's new 5.06% sukuk: What Dh1,000 and Dh10,000 could earn

UAE's new 5.06% sukuk: What Dh1,000 and Dh10,000 could earn

UAE's new 5.06% retail T-Sukuk lets residents invest from Dh1,000 over five years. Here's how much Dh1,000 to Dh50,000 could earn.

Gold rate in Dubai falls as inflation concerns, oil buying weigh on bullion

Gold rate in Dubai falls as inflation concerns, oil buying weigh on bullion

UAE tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

UAE tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

Pakistan
PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Bill Gates, agrees to expand cooperation in health, agriculture

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Bill Gates, agrees to expand cooperation in health, agriculture

PM Shehbaz Sharif met Bill Gates in New York to discuss polio eradication, health, agriculture and digital cooperation between Pakistan and the Gates Foundation

Pakistan shoots down eight drones from Afghanistan near Torkham, Kohat

Pakistan shoots down eight drones from Afghanistan near Torkham, Kohat

Pakistan's air defence shot down eight drones from Afghanistan near Torkham and Kohat amid rising border tensions, security sources said.

Aurangzeb discusses PIA, energy security, climate finance during UNGA week

Aurangzeb discusses PIA, energy security, climate finance during UNGA week

Finance minister also backs a regulated virtual-assets framework and COP31 implementation agenda during a series of high-level meetings in New York

Business
Fitch raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.6%, warns of higher real rates

Fitch raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.6%, warns of higher real rates

Resilient US and eurozone activity and stronger Korean growth lift Fitch’s outlook, while tighter monetary policy pushes real interest rates higher

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

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

Sports
Luis de la Fuente demands more from Spain after World Cup glory

Luis de la Fuente demands more from Spain after World Cup glory

Spain's next major target is the 2028 UEFA Euro, co-hosted by the UK and Ireland, where they will look to defend their title

Mark Wood retires from international cricket at 36

Mark Wood retires from international cricket at 36

The 36-year-old took 253 wickets in 146 international matches across all formats

Pakistan women secure Asian Games bronze with 31-run win over Bangladesh

Pakistan women secure Asian Games bronze with 31-run win over Bangladesh

Fatima Sana’s unbeaten 45 and Umm-e-Hani’s three-wicket haul help Pakistan claim third place in Nisshin

World
Weinstein resentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault

Weinstein resentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault

Harvey Weinstein was resentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006, capping a years-long legal saga.

Iranian children back to school after war closures

Iranian children back to school after war closures

Iranian children returned to school after war closures, with families arriving for the new term months after a deadly school strike

Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow

Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow

Meta is expected to unveil smart glasses without a camera at Connect, as privacy concerns grow over AI devices that can record people