Pakistan assumes UN Security Council presidency This marks Pakistan’s eighth term on the 15-member body and its first presidency since 2013. Updated 01 Jul, 2025 07:20am
Thousands flee wildfires in Turkiye as Europe is hit by early heatwave Over 50,000 people have been evacuated from five regions, including more than 42,000 in Izmir, Turkiye’s AFAD emergency management authority says. Published 30 Jun, 2025 09:58pm
Dalai Lama suggests institution to continue at 90th birthday celebrations Tenzin Gyatso is also expected to reveal if there will be another Dalai Lama after him. Published 30 Jun, 2025 07:26pm
US must rule out more strikes before talks can resume: Iran Deputy PM tells BBC the US had signalled it wants to return to the negotiating table; Trump says not offering Iran anything nor talking to it. Updated 30 Jun, 2025 05:32pm
Pakistan urges India to resume functioning of IWT after Hague court’s supplemental award Court of Arbitration announced supplemental award after India’s "illegal and unilateral" announcement to hold the IWT in abeyance. Updated 30 Jun, 2025 08:05pm
British punk band Bob Vylan spark ‘Death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury, prompting backlash from UK PM Kier Starmer
Snakes on a plane bound for India, again Sixteen live snake were seized from passenger returning from Thailand. Published 30 Jun, 2025 06:22pm
Israel steps up Gaza bombardment ahead of White House talks on ceasefire “In the news we hear a ceasefire is near, on the ground we see death and we hear explosions," Palestinian says. Updated 30 Jun, 2025 05:43pm
Zohran defends his socialism as Trump terms him ‘communist’ Argues that his focus on economic issues should serve as a model for the party. Updated 30 Jun, 2025 08:46am
Bangladesh’s biggest port resumes operations as strike ends Senior NBR official says they called off the strike after positive pledges from the government. Published 30 Jun, 2025 12:49pm
Israel acknowledges civilians harmed at Gaza aid sites Israel opposition chief calls for end to conflict; Gaza rescuers say Israeli air strike kills 21 at seaside rest area; death toll rises to 56,531 amid Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Updated 30 Jun, 2025 09:20pm