Trump Visits Scotland Amid Trade Talks and Epstein Controversy

EDINBURGH/LONDON – U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday for a visit combining leisure and diplomacy, as he seeks to finalize a major trade deal with the European Union. The trip comes amid persistent scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison […]

Ukraine Reports Intensified Fighting Around Pokrovsk as Russia Advances

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated Friday that fierce battles are raging near the eastern city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub where Russian forces have been capturing nearby villages almost daily. In his nightly video address, Zelenskiy revealed that Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi had briefed senior officials on the critical situation in the region, calling it […]

Honduras Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid COVID-19 Surge

More than five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak, Honduras has reintroduced mandatory mask-wearing in public spaces due to a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses and the spread of a new variant. The Health Ministry reported two additional COVID-19 deaths this week among patients with pre-existing conditions, bringing the country’s total fatalities in 2025 to […]

Cambodia Calls for Immediate Ceasefire with Thailand

Cambodia has urged Thailand to agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, according to a report by AFP on Friday. The country’s ambassador to the United Nations, Chhea Keo, made the appeal following a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council, which was attended by representatives from both nations. Keo emphasized Cambodia’s commitment to resolving […]

NEST expands arts & design scholarship slots

HYDERABAD :In a remarkable step towards supporting creative education, the National Endowment Scholarship for Talent (NEST) has expanded its scholarship slots for students of arts and design. The scholarship initiative, which had previously awarded only 40 slots until 2023, increased its allotment by 35 additional slots in 2024, bringing the total to 85 beneficiaries. According […]

Telefónica in Exclusive Talks to Sell Mexican Unit to Beyond ONE

LONDON – Telefónica SA has entered exclusive negotiations to divest its Mexican operations to Dubai-based Beyond ONE, owner of Virgin Mobile Mexico, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The potential deal marks the latest step in the Spanish telecom giant’s strategic retreat from Latin America to focus on core European and Brazilian markets. […]

Poverty overcome, dreams realized: Benazir Taleemi Wazaif students shine in matric exams

ISLAMABAD :Two students, supported by the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif (BTW) initiative have secured top positions in the recent matriculation examinations, defying all odds and emerging as symbols of hope for millions. Maryam Bibi and Momina Fatima, both residents of Multan and beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), have brought immense pride to their […]

NPC to organize free medical camp on 27 July

ISLAMABAD :National Press Club Islamabad (NPC), in collaboration with Pakistan Islamic Medical Associations (PIMA), would organize free medical camp on 27 July (Sunday) for members and their families. According to a statement issued on Friday, the free medical camp will run from 12 noon to 5 p.m. with free screening for Hepatitis B and C, […]

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia calls on President Asif Ali Zardari

ISLAMABAD : Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki Friday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, economy, and culture. Welcoming the ambassador, President Zardari said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed deep-rooted and […]

PM meets Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s sister, assures all possible legal, diplomatic support

ISLAMABAD :Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, sister of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, and assured that the government would continue to provide all possible legal and diplomatic support in the matter of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. The government is in no way negligent regarding the case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, the […]