An Australian federal court has upheld a ruling that Senator Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi by telling her to “go back to Pakistan.” Australia’s Federal Court has unanimously rejected an appeal by far-right One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, upholding an earlier ruling that found she racially discriminated against Greens Senator Mehreen...
The federal government has decided to import one million tonnes of wheat on an urgent basis to address growing supply shortages and stabilize flour prices across the country. The decision was made after consultations between the federal government and provincial authorities, who reviewed wheat availability, market prices and consumer demand. Officials also agreed to immediately...
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next Tuesday for high-level talks, as the Middle East faces mounting military and diplomatic tensions. Speaking at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Trump confirmed that Netanyahu would travel to the United States next week. Israel later confirmed that the...
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting Saudi Arabia, marking a significant escalation as the wider Middle East conflict continues to intensify. According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the group launched a missile attack aimed at a strategic target in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The Houthis said the strike...
A US missile strike targeted a naval headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the northern province of Gilan on Friday, marking another escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials said the attack damaged military equipment at the facility but reported no immediate casualties. According to Iranian authorities,...
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the move as a dangerous provocation that threatens regional peace and stability. In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi...
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Iran, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stating that Islamabad is ready to expand cooperation with Tehran across all sectors. Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. The two leaders held one-on-one talks...
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Monday, marking the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to the country in nearly 20 years. The visit is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation between Islamabad and Ottawa. According to Global Affairs Canada,...
Travellers flying to or through the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being advised to closely monitor their flight schedules as regional tensions continue to affect air travel across the Gulf. Airlines are adjusting routes, delaying services, and cancelling some flights due to evolving security concerns linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Authorities have urged passengers...
At least seven people were killed in US strikes targeting an Iranian army base, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The reported attack is the latest in a series of military exchanges that have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Iranian officials said the...