Parents of murdered UK-Pakistani girl appeal life terms
The trial of Urfan Sharif and his wife Beinash Batool caused waves of revulsion in the UK as the horrific abuse suffered by the 10-year-old girl was revealed in a London court.
At least 25 bodies retrieved from Pakistan train siege
Security forces said they freed more than 340 train passengers in a two-day rescue operation that ended late on Wednesday after a separatist group bombed a remote railway track in mountainous southwest Balochistan and stormed a train with around 450 passengers on board.
Israel announces indefinite military presence in Syria
IDF troops are to stay for an “unlimited time” on territories seized in December, Defense Minister Israel Katz has said
Pakistan launches ‘full-scale’ operation to free train hostages
More than 450 passengers were on board when militants captured the train at the entrance of a tunnel in a remote frontier district, with an unknown number of hostages still being held.
Iran says to receive Trump letter ‘soon’
Iran's top diplomat said Wednesday an Arab country will soon deliver it a letter from US President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic republic.
Starlink to launch services in India
Elon Musk’s satellite internet giant has partnered with local telecom player Airtel
Manchester United announce plans for new 100,000-seat stadium
United have now confirmed their "intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area".
Russia and US ‘united’ in condemning mass murders in Syria – Moscow
Clashes in the country have led to the slaughter of ethnoreligious minorities dismissed as ‘pro-Assad elements’ by the EU
X under massive cyberattack from ‘Ukraine area’ – Musk
The tech billionaire has suggested that a large coordinated group or a state actor was involved
Trump’s Energy Secretary Pushes Fossil Fuels, Dismisses Climate Concerns
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright reaffirms the Trump administration's commitment to expanding fossil fuel production, dismissing climate policies as harmful to economic growth.
Pakistan’s Gender Pay Gap Among Highest in South Asia
Pakistan has one of the highest gender pay gaps in South Asia, with women earning up to 30% less than men, highlighting systemic wage discrimination and the need for stronger labour laws.
LA District Attorney Rejects Menendez Brothers Resentencing Bid
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman has blocked the Menendez brothers' resentencing bid, rejecting their self-defense claims and arguing they have not taken full responsibility.