Over 1K were killed in July, August last year
Over 1K were killed in July, August last year
Pakistan supports Iran's peaceful nuclear program, amidst tensions with Israel and the US. They signed agreements to boost cooperation, aiming for $10 billion in annual trade and combating border militancy. Pakistan condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and expressed solidarity with Iran's right to self-defense.
An Israeli minister's visit to a Jerusalem holy site sparked regional condemnation amid reports of Palestinian deaths in Gaza, including starvation. Hamas offered hostage aid in exchange for humanitarian access. Protests occurred in Sydney.
The UK plans a law to criminalize online promotion of illegal immigration, including small boat crossings. The law targets people smugglers and those creating fake documents. Conviction carries up to five years in prison and a fine. The Home Office reports increased arrests and deportations related to illegal immigration.
Sri Lanka now issues temporary driving licenses to tourists at the airport. Fighting continues in Syria between government forces and others. Ukraine attacked a Russian oil depot near Sochi. Russia and China are holding joint naval drills, and the US positioned nuclear submarines nearby.
Four members of the Indian-origin Divan family were found dead after a car crash in West Virginia. The senior citizens, missing from Buffalo, New York, were last seen in a light green car at a Pennsylvania fast-food restaurant. Their vehicle was located off a steep embankment.
Despite a court ruling in July 2024 that exempts them from certain federal taxes, customs officials are reportedly still enforcing these charges.
A speeding trailer crashed into a bungalow in Karachi's DHA, injuring two staff members. Rescue 1122 responded swiftly. Slippery roads due to rain likely caused the crash. Karachi has seen a surge in deadly accidents involving heavy vehicles, with nearly 500 deaths reported in 2024.
Kaohsiung's Taoyuan District saw total rainfall of 2,205mm, while Pingtung County's Sandimen Township had 2,060.5mm and Tainan's Nanhua District 1,833mm, according to CWA data, as quoted by Taipei Times.
France has proposed a new law to ease the return of colonial-era looted artworks to their countries of origin. The bill aims to simplify the process and follows earlier efforts to return Nazi-looted property and human remains, France 24 reported.
The move comes less than two months after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered the suspension of loudspeaker broadcasts in front-line areas as part of efforts to mend strained ties with the North.
At least 350 Afghans, including women and children, were released from Pakistani jails and returned via Torkham. Many had valid documents but still faced arrest and mistreatment. Some remain separated from families, as deportations and repatriations from Pakistan and Iran continue, Tolo News reported.
A new report by the Women Action Forum reveals over 2,500 gender-based violence cases in Sindh from 2021 to 2024. Most perpetrators were family members, with rising suicides and honor killings. Activists blame police inaction and call out Pakistan's failure to protect women.
US President Donald Trump defended firing BLS head Erika McEntarfer after a weak jobs report, accusing her of past data manipulation. The move sparked strong criticism from Democrats and economists, who warned it could undermine trust in official labor statistics, according to The Hill.
The brief pointed to increased political engagement in the UK, legal advancements in Argentina, and mounting concern over forced labour linked to European imports.
Trump said before boarding Air Force One in Allentown, Pennsylvania that the US will pay the lowest price just like other European nations do.
Israeli PM Netanyahu is pushing for a military victory to free hostages in Gaza, saying Hamas isn't interested in a deal. Families of captives oppose expanding the war, warning it endangers hostages' lives, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli cabinet remains divided on the next steps.
Trump said before boarding Air Force One in Allentown, Pennsylvania that the US wanted the Gazans to be fed and they are actually doing it.
Pakistan's cotton production dropped 30% this year, mainly due to a 47% decline in Sindh, according to the PCGA. Punjab saw a slight rise, but rains hurt cotton quality, causing losses for ginners. A new moisture policy was introduced to support farmers, Dawn reported.
Druze armed groups attacked Syrian security forces in Suwayda, killing at least one soldier and injuring others, violating a ceasefire, Al Jazeera reported. The violence, linked to sectarian tensions with Bedouin tribes, comes amid wider instability, including Israeli strikes and ISIL attacks in other parts of Syria.
'They are in the region, yeah -- where they have to be,' Trump said before boarding Air Force One in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Hunger is worsening in Afghanistan, with WFP warning it needs $539 million to help millions facing food insecurity. Women and children are most affected, with 3.5 million kids malnourished. Ten million people now rely on aid, making urgent international support critical, Khaama Press reported.
Australia is launching a new $130 million global tourism campaign featuring Ruby the Roo and celebrities like Robert Irwin and Sara Tendulkar to attract more international visitors. The campaign will run in key markets including China, India, the US, and UK, building on the earlier Come and Say G'day initiative.
Whoever the president nominates to be the new commissioner would need to be confirmed by the Senate, as per CNN.
At least 299 people, including 140 children, have died and over 700 were injured in floods across Pakistan since June 26. Thousands of homes and livestock were lost. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities warn of more heavy rains and potential flooding in several regions.
The boat with dozens of migrants, mostly from Ethiopia, sank off the coast of Abyan province in southern Yemen at dawn due to bad weather conditions, a security source told the Anadolu news agency.
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr of the Philippines will soon arrive in India on a state visit, the MEA announced. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update on X, highlighting the special and multifaceted India-Philippines relationship.
The evidences recovered by the Indian agencies between July 28-29 echo Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Lok Sabha on July 29, which said that the identities of the terrorists have been traced to Pakistan.
Kabul now hosts over 40% of Afghanistan's urban population, most living in unsafe informal settlements lacking basic services. UN-Habitat warns these areas face rising climate risks and urgent investment is needed to prevent worsening humanitarian and environmental crises, according to Khaama Press.
According to police, the victim was critically injured and shifted to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.