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Naqvi holds security, anti-drug talks with Saudi counterpart

RIYADH: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, in Riyadh yesterday to discuss matters of security cooperation and combating drug trafficking. The two leaders reviewed the ongoing...

German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote

BERLIN: Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote yesterday after weeks of turmoil, setting Europe's biggest economy on the path to early elections on February 23. The Bundestag vote, which Scholz had expected to lose, allow...

City Thinkers Award 2024: An event to praise individuals for significant contributions to Karachi’s development

Karachi: In Karachi, a prestigious event, City Thinkers Award 2024, was held under the auspices of the Journalists Forum Karachi in collaboration with the Pak-China Foundation and Pak-Oman Business Forum. The ceremony took place in Defence, attended...

Pakistan, Iraq vow to strengthen defence ties

BAGHDAD: Pakistan and Iraq have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their defence ties. The commitment was reiterated during Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza’s meetings with Iraqi leadership, includ...

Dynamic lighting brings new life to Burj Khalifa’s visual identity

ISLAMABAD: Emaar Properties has announced the completion of a revolutionary facade lighting upgrade for Burj Khalifa. This dynamic Red, Green, Blue, White (RGBW) lighting system, integrating cutting-edge technology with the building’s arch...

‘Israeli PM Netanyahu’s arrest warrant issued’

AMSTERDAM: International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for alleged war crimes. Judges at the International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hi...

Xi says China insists on resolving differences with EU via dialogue

BEIJING: EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are drawing attention around the world, and China always insists on resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday in a meeting with German Chan...

BJP faces backlash over Islamophobic election video

MUMBAI: An online advertisement linked to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has drawn widespread condemnation for promoting anti-Muslim sentiment ahead of the ongoing elections in Jharkhand state. The 53 second-...

‘Sultanate of Oman celebrates 54th National Day’

The Sultanate of Oman celebrating the 54th glorious National Day on 18th November, marking milestone accomplishments in different areas. The citizens of Oman and various state institutions have rendered an indispensable contribution to the continuous...

Biden to Ukraine: Target deep inside Russia with US weapons

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed Ukraine to use US -made weapons to strike deep into Russia, two US officials and a source familiar with the decision said yesterday, in a significant reversal of Washington’s po...

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia was confirmed as the host of the 2034 men’s football World Cup, while the 2030 edition will be staged in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with one-off matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, FIFA announced.   The dec...

Musk advises Djokovic amid Australian Open interview controversy

LONDON: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has been advised by tech-giant Elon Musk to speak to the public “directly” after the athlete refused a post-match interview during the Australian Open 2025 with Channel 9, the official broadcaster of t...

England beats Pakistan by 6 wickets in ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Johor: England beat Pakistan by six wickets in their ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup match at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval in Johor, Malaysia on Monday, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The PCB said in a statement that England c...

Blake Lively’s secret ‘photo habit’ with Leonardo revealed

A recent Vanity Fair interview celebrating the 10th anniversary of Gossip Girl uncovered some juicy behind-the-scenes details, including a quirky habit of Blake Lively while she was dating Leonardo DiCaprio.   According to showrunner Joshua Saf...
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