US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia for 60 days to assess their potential impact on the global and American economies, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio explained that the administration wanted to evaluate the economic consequences of the restrictions, which could affect several…
Canadian authorities have reported fatalities and injuries following a serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, western Canada. Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed the casualties late on Saturday, expressing sadness over the incident. Officials have not yet disclosed the number of people killed or injured. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier announced on…
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has continued amid military strikes, retaliatory attacks and repeated diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire. The war began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran, with US President Donald Trump announcing the start of what he described as “major…
President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm greetings to Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the people of Uganda on the country’s Independence Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two nations. In a congratulatory letter, President Zardari highlighted the friendly and cordial relationship between Pakistan and Uganda, describing…
Global oil prices surged on Wednesday as escalating military tensions involving the United States, Iran, and Saudi Arabia fueled fresh concerns over oil supply disruptions in the Middle East. Investors reacted to reports of missile attacks and military operations, driving both Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices sharply higher. Brent crude…
Global oil prices climbed by more than 2% after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over the security of oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy trade routes. The latest escalation has increased fears of a wider regional conflict, with the Strait…
SYDNEY: Regional television viewers across three Australian regions will continue to enjoy Channel 10 programming for another three months following an extension to existing broadcasting arrangements. The temporary extension ensures uninterrupted access to some of Channel 10’s most popular programs, including MasterChef Australia, Australian Survivor, national news bulletins, reality shows, and a wide range of…
ISLAMABAD: A proposal by a prominent Chinese policy expert suggesting that China should become part of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has reignited discussions about the future of regional water cooperation and cross-border water management in South Asia. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Victor Gao, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG),…
A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, marking the second major seismic event to hit the region within just three weeks. The latest tremor has renewed concerns over the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters and the possibility of further aftershocks. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir joined senior leaders from the United States, Iran, and Qatar in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in high-level peace talks aimed at advancing the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The diplomatic meeting is being viewed as a major step toward promoting regional stability…
