Iran has successfully launched three domestically built satellites into orbit with the help of a Russian Soyuz rocket, state media in Tehran reported on Sunday. The launch took place from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East, marking yet another milestone in space cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. The satellites—named Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2—are...
Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has confirmed that he has legally filed for divorce from his wife, Sania Ashfaq, bringing an end to their marriage after more than six years together. Wasim shared the announcement on Instagram, stating that the decision followed “repeated conflicts that could not be resolved over the past few years” and was made...
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to leave behind extremism, saying such politics does more harm than good and that abandoning it would benefit both the party and national stability. Speaking to the media in Larkana, he emphasised that political parties should focus on democratic engagement...
A solemn guard‑changing ceremony was held at Mazar‑e‑Quaid in Karachi to mark the birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid‑e‑Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The event featured a disciplined parade by Pakistan Army cadets and a salute by troops before the iconic mausoleum, reflecting national pride and respect for the nation’s leader. Major General Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia’s intensified airstrike campaign is designed to sever Ukraine’s access to the Black Sea, significantly threatening the nation’s economic lifelines. Russian forces have stepped up drone and missile attacks on critical port infrastructure in the Odesa region, hitting facilities including the busy Pivdennyi port—key for fuel supplies and...
Bollywood star Nora Fatehi was injured in a road accident in Mumbai when a drunk driver rammed into her car while she was heading to the Sunburn Festival for a scheduled appearance with international DJ David Guetta. According to reports, the impact left the actor-dancer with a slight concussion. Her team swiftly rushed her to...
Retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle, along with his wife, Cristina, and their two children—Emma (14) and Ryder (5)—was among seven people killed in a private jet crash in Statesville, North Carolina, officials confirmed. The Cessna 550 business jet, bound for Florida, crashed near the Statesville Regional Airport while attempting to return shortly after takeoff, bursting...
More than 1,000 patients in Gaza have died while waiting for urgent medical evacuation since July 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that between July 2024 and 28 November 2025, at least 1,092 people—including those with severe illnesses and injuries—lost their lives before receiving proper medical...
A powerful rainstorm—one of the heaviest in months—has battered the United Arab Emirates (UAE), causing major travel disruptions and flooding in key cities like Dubai and Sharjah. Heavy downpours forced UAE airport authorities to cancel or delay dozens of flights, including at Dubai and Sharjah airports, with Emirates airline axing at least 13 departures due...
The gender gap in Pakistan’s electoral rolls has narrowed considerably, dropping from 11.8 percent in 2018 to 7.1 percent in 2025, according to data from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) presented by Secretary Omar Hamid Khan. This improvement reflects strong gains in women’s voter registration as compared to males over recent years. During the Pledge...