The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors has unanimously approved a safeguards agreement with Pakistan for Unit-5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday. The approval underscores the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and adherence to non-proliferation obligations, the...
New Zealand’s Finn Allen produced a breathtaking performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, smashing the fastest century in tournament history to power the Black Caps into the final. Allen raced to an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, obliterating the previous record of 47 balls and helping New Zealand chase down...
A viral video circulating on social media claims to show Senate opposition leader Allama Raja Nasir saying Pakistan permitted the United States to use its airspace for operations against Iran. However, this footage is doctored using artificial intelligence and does not reflect genuine statements by the politician, according to a fact check by iVerify. The...
Astronomers studying the distant reaches of our galaxy have detected dramatic changes in one of the universe’s largest known stars, surprising researchers and shedding new light on how massive stars evolve before they die. The star in question, designated NML Cygni, is a red hypergiant—one of the largest and most luminous stars ever recorded. It...
US President Donald Trump expressed frustration over stalled nuclear negotiations with Iran, while Omani mediators claimed a “breakthrough” agreement on uranium restrictions, suggesting diplomatic progress despite rising tensions. WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced growing frustration with Iran’s stance in ongoing nuclear negotiations, even as an Omani mediator described significant progress that could avert a...
TEHRAN/TEL AVIV (Feb 28, 2026) — The Middle East crisis has intensified dramatically as the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, triggering explosions in Tehran and other Iranian cities and renewed military confrontation that risks a broader regional war. According to official statements, Israel carried out preemptive strikes against Iranian military...
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates withdrew from India’s AI Impact Summit just hours before his scheduled keynote address, dealing a significant blow to the high-profile global event and fuelling criticism over organisational failures. The Gates Foundation said the decision was taken to ensure focus remained on the summit’s priorities, despite earlier assurances that he would attend....
SYDNEY: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering relocating major upcoming tournaments from India to Australia due to ongoing political and security concerns in South Asia, according to media reports. The tournaments under review include the 2029 Champions Trophy and the 2031 One-Day International World Cup, which were originally scheduled to be hosted by India....
Former Pakistan cricket all-rounder Imad Wasim recently announced his second marriage to girlfriend Naila Raja, prompting a strong response from his former wife, Sania Ashfaq, who has broken her silence on social media. Sania shared a video on Instagram, criticising Imad and Naila, saying that those who “broke her home” never cared about their children....
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly condemned Israel’s recent decision to declare large areas of land in the occupied West Bank as Israeli state property, calling the move illegal and a serious violation of international law. In a joint statement, the countries warned that such actions undermine peace efforts and threaten the prospects...