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Netanyahu to visit White House as Gaza truce pressure mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House next week for talks with President Donald Trump, a US official said Monday, as Washington ramps up the pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza.

France expecting peak temperatures as heatwave hits Europe

Paris was on red alert for high temperatures on Tuesday, with the top of the Eiffel Tower shut, polluting traffic banned and speed restrictions in place as a searing heatwave gripped Europe.

Pakistan will look into its interests on Abraham Accords: Kh Asif

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan will evaluate its national interests if pressured to join the Abraham Accords. He confirmed that consultations are underway.

Clashes in Istanbul over alleged ‘Prophet Mohammed’ cartoon

Clashes erupted in Istanbul Monday with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to break up an angry mob after allegations that a satirical magazine had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, an AFP correspondent said.

Climate support levy imposed on petroleum products

Although Pakistan’s share in global emission is low, it remains one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, making climate-focused financial strategies critical despite the public burden.

Jinnah Institute of Cardiology renamed as Maryam Nawaz Institute

The transformation into the Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and its new autonomous status.

British rap duo who chanted ‘Death to the IDF’ may be barred from entering US

The British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, who on Saturday led the crowd in chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to IDF” during their Glastonbury Music Festival performance, may be denied entry to the US for their actions.

More than 50 arrested ahead of banned Istanbul pride parade

Police arrested more than 50 people in Istanbul Sunday ahead of a banned LGBTQ+ pride march, the city's bar association said.

Meta spending big on AI talent but will it pay off?

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are spending billions of dollars for top talent to make up ground in the generative artificial intelligence race, sparking doubt about the wisdom of the spree.

Over 230,000 Afghans left Iran in June ahead of return deadline: IOM

More than 230,000 Afghans left Iran in June, most of them deported, as returns surge ahead of a deadline set by Tehran, the United Nations migration agency said on Monday.

Will There Be an American Squid Game? Here’s What We Know

The explosive finale of Squid Game Season 3 hints at the franchise’s future, with a surprise cameo sparking talk of a U.S. spin-off. Could Netflix’s global hit be headed to America next? Here’s what we know so far.

Afghan nationals involved in illegal businesses in Pakistan: Kh Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Blames Afghan Nationals for Illegal Trade and Encroachments, Highlights Shifting Foreign Relations and Regional Security Concerns