‘Millions at risk’: UN official warns of humanitarian crisis if Hormuz not reopened
US Senator Chuck Schumer accused President Donald Trump of involving Americans in what he described as an “illegal and costly war” lacking clear objectives or an exit strategy, adding that Democrats would seek another vote aimed at halting the conflict. “The best way to lower costs and end this chaos is to end this illegal […]
Trump seriously considering resuming combat operations, reports CNN
New York: US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with how the Iranians are handling negotiations to end the war, and some Trump aides say that he is now more seriously considering a resumption of major combat operations than he has in recent weeks, CNN reported. CNN, quoting sources familiar with the discussions, reported that Trump […]
South Korea to join Hormuz security talks after cargo vessel attack
New York :South Korea is set to join a high-level multinational defence ministerial meeting on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, as Seoul assesses its response to a recent attack on a South Korean-operated cargo vessel in the key waterway. The virtual meeting will be co-chaired by the United Kingdom and France, Al Jazeera reported, citing […]
Israel claims over 1,100 Hezbollah targets hit in Lebanon since ceasefire
Israel’s military has claimed its air force struck more than 1,100 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and killed over 350 members of the group since the start of a ceasefire understanding, Al Jazeera reported. In a social media post, the Israeli military also claimed its warplanes had destroyed Hezbollah buildings, weapons depots and other infrastructure across Lebanon. The […]
Iran warns of possible 90% uranium enrichment option amid escalation concerns
Tehran : Iranian parliament Foreign Policy and National Security Committee spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei has warned that one of Iran’s possible responses to any further attack could be increasing uranium enrichment up to 90%, adding that the proposal would be reviewed in parliament. “One of Iran’s options in the event of another attack could be 90% […]
Pakistan rejects ‘misleading’ report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airbase
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan categorically rejects the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase as misleading and sensationalized. Such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace. Following the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Islamabad Talks, a number of aircraft from Iran […]
Pakistan Street Children Team Wins Hearts as Abdul Rafay Niazi Backs Young Football Heroes
ISLAMABAD: A representative of Muslim Hands Hanif Akhunzada met with Abdul Rafay Niazi, Managing Director of Roze News and Editor of Daily The Patriot Newspaper, to discuss youth empowerment, football development, and the inspiring journey of the Pakistan Street Children Football Team in the ongoing Street Child World Cup. During the meeting, Hanif Akhunzada presented […]
Dua Lipa files $15 million lawsuit against Samsung
Dua Lipa has taken Samsung to court for using her image without her permission. On Friday, May 8, Lipa filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, accusing Samsung of using a copyrighted backstage picture of her on cardboard boxes containing TVs sold throughout the United States. After […]
China slams US sanctions over Iran ahead of Trump–Xi summit
BIJING :China has opposed the US sanctions on three China-based companies that Washington claimed have been involved in enabling Iran’s military operations. Beijing has not only defied these US “unilateral” sanctions but also called them “illegal.” “We have always required Chinese enterprises to conduct business in accordance with laws and regulations, and will firmly safeguard […]
Elon Musk lawsuit puts OpenAI’s internal writings and AI prompt logs under spotlight
NEW YORK :Private journal entries written by Greg Brockman have been read aloud in court during the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The entries, originally filed under seal in October 2025 and later unsealed in January 2026, reportedly detail years of internal discussions about shifting OpenAI from a non-profit organisation to a […]