King Charles lets slip sad confession about cancer battle in New York event
King Charles, who is still undergoing cancer treatment since his diagnosis in 2024, appeared in good spirits as he continued with his crucial US State Visit on Wednesday. The monarch, who founded the King’s Trust (formerly the Prince’s Trust), in his 20s, celebrated a milestone for his foundation while also strengthening the UK-US relations. However, […]
UN welcomes extension of Iran ceasefire, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement by Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire with Iran. In a statement, Guterres expressed full support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, saying he hopes ongoing negotiations will lead to a comprehensive and lasting resolution. He described the extension as an important step toward reducing tensions. The UN […]
Shehbaz thanks Trump for accepting Pakistan’s request to extend ceasefire
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for accepting the request to extend the ceasefire with Iran. In a message posted on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that on behalf of himself and Field Marshal Asim Munir, he thanks President Trump for […]
US media says second round of talks likely to be held tomorrow
The US media has claimed that the second round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected to be held in Islamabad tomorrow (Wednesday). According to the US-based website Axios, citing three American sources, US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today (Tuesday), while the Iranian delegation is also likely to arrive […]
145 flights from Pakistan cancelled for sixth consecutive day amid Middle East war
LAHORE/KARACHI: The ongoing war in the Middle East has intensified the regional aviation crisis, with more than 20,000 flights cancelled across eight countries over the past five days. According to flight schedules, flights from Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations remained disrupted for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday, with a total of 145 flights cancelled. […]
Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning that time was “running out” […]
Mamdani takes over as New York’s first Muslim mayor under Trump shadow
Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing […]
Fireworks displayed as Pakistan bids adieu to 2025, New Yorkers welcome 2026 at Times Square
Like other parts of the world, Pakistan also celebrated the beginning of the New Year by setting off fireworks. People bade adieu to 2025 and welcomed 2026, with best wishes and prayers. A magnificent display of fireworks was held in various cities including Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi. The sky was illuminated with colorful lights. A […]
Ten countries warn of ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation
– The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed “serious concerns” about a “renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation” in Gaza, saying the situation was “catastrophic”. The warning came a day after US President Donald Trump warned Palestinian militant group Hamas there would be “hell to pay” if it fails to disarm in Gaza, […]
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan
JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida : US President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks that will include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. Netanyahu said this month that Trump had invited him for talks, […]