KSA intensifies crackdown on unauthorised Hajj pilgrims
Makkah: Saudi authorities have launched nationwide crackdown on pilgrims attempting to perform sacred ritual without valid permit. Stringent measures, effective from June 2, aim to safeguard well-being of all pilgrims and maintain order in holy citie...
Biden presents new Gaza ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has called on Hamas to agree to new offer from Israel on releasing hostages in exchange for Gaza ceasefire, saying this is best way to begin winding down deadly conflict, Reuters reported. "With ceasefire, that aid...
Hush money case: Trump found guilty on all 34 counts
New York: Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his New York criminal hush money trial, making him first former US President to be convicted in country’s history. Jury held deliberations for two days. Jury has...
Spain, Ireland, Norway recognise Palestinian state
European Nations: Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised Palestinian state in coordinated decision slammed by Israel as “Reward” for Hamas, more than seven months into devastating Gaza bombardment. Three European countries believe...
US VP Harris says Israel’s deadly strike in Rafah-beyond tragic
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris has said that Word tragic doesn’t even begin to describe an Israeli airstrike that triggered fire in tent camp in Gazan city of Rafah, killing 45 Palestinians, Reuters reported. Harris, speaking outsi...
China’s premier hails ‘new beginning’ with US-allied South Korea, Japan
SEOUL: Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised what he called restart in relations with Japan and South Korea as he met their leaders for first three-way talks in four years, agreeing to revive trade and security dialogues hampered by global tensions. Chine...
Trudeau signals Canada’s readiness to recognise Palestine ‘at right time’
Ottawa: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada is “Prepared to recognise state of Palestine at right time-not necessarily as last step along path.” Trudeau’s statement came in response to challenge from New Democratic Party M...
PM Shehbaz hails Ireland’s decision to recognise Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep admiration for recent decision taken by Government of Ireland to recognise state of Palestine. In telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Republic of Ireland Simon Harris, PM Shehbaz felic...
ICJ orders Israel to halt its Rafah military offensive in Gaza
THE HAGUE: International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to halt its military assault on southern Gaza city of Rafah. Reading out ruling by ICJ, body’s President Nawaf Salam said provisional measures ordered by court in March did not full...
UAE commits $10bn investment to bolster Pakistan’s economy
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to invest an additional $ 10 billion in Pakistan. Announcement was made following high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq...
