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E-Paper | November 18, 2025

Trump rolls out red carpet as Saudi crown prince makes first visit to White House in over 7 years

Trump rolls out red carpet as Saudi crown prince makes first visit to White House in over 7 years

Mohammed bin Salman will hold talks with Trump in the Oval Office, have lunch in the Cabinet Room and attend a formal black-tie dinner in the evening.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:49pm

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After UNSC vote on Gaza plan, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’s expulsion from the region

After UNSC vote on Gaza plan, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’s expulsion from the region

Trump's plan does not explicitly call for the group's expulsion; Gaza water supplier suspends services to protest Hamas detaining staff member.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:08pm

Sarajevo siege survivors hope for justice as Italy probes alleged ‘sniper tourism’

Sarajevo siege survivors hope for justice as Italy probes alleged ‘sniper tourism’

Bosnian state prosecutor's office said it had not been contacted by the Milan prosecutors.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:49pm

Karachi woman given 8 years by US court for lying about terrorist acts

Karachi woman given 8 years by US court for lying about terrorist acts

“We will not allow the United States to be a launching point for terrorist attacks abroad,” Acting US Attorney Jay R Combs says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 08:32pm

FM Dar meets Russia’s Putin, China’s Li Qiang on sidelines of SCO Moscow summit

FM Dar meets Russia’s Putin, China’s Li Qiang on sidelines of SCO Moscow summit

At Moscow summit, Dar highlights Pakistan's tech-driven disaster management system; says empowering youth of "foremost importance".

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:43pm

What are the pitfalls for UK’s asylum system overhaul

What are the pitfalls for UK’s asylum system overhaul

Editorial: Sheikh Hasina appears to have become a victim of institutions she created to eliminate her opponents

Editorial: Sheikh Hasina appears to have become a victim of institutions she created to eliminate her opponents

Indian opposition needs strategy to take on entrenched right wing under Modi’s watch

Indian opposition needs strategy to take on entrenched right wing under Modi’s watch

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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar turns Lyari into a spy playground and we have so many questions

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar turns Lyari into a spy playground and we have so many questions

Demon Slayer becomes first Japanese film to earn over 100bn yen globally

Demon Slayer becomes first Japanese film to earn over 100bn yen globally

As people form bonds with AI chatbots, Cambridge crowns ‘parasocial’ its Word of the Year

As people form bonds with AI chatbots, Cambridge crowns ‘parasocial’ its Word of the Year

Monster launches a ‘women-only’ energy drink and the internet is not FLRT-ing back

Monster launches a ‘women-only’ energy drink and the internet is not FLRT-ing back

The Met Gala has announced the theme for its 2026 exhibition — costume art

The Met Gala has announced the theme for its 2026 exhibition — costume art

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix is gorgeous — but strangely superficial

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix is gorgeous — but strangely superficial

US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows

US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows

US received the most official sector credit from China, more than $200 billion for nearly 2,500 projects and activities, between 2000 and 2023, report says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:48pm

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

Resolution authorises International Stabilisation Force in Gaza Strip; Hamas says document fails to meet Palestinians’ rights and demands; Pakistan votes in favour of US resolution.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 03:29pm

Trump unveils fast-track visas for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

Trump unveils fast-track visas for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

US Secretary of State Rubio says ticket "not a visa", merely expedites process.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:15am

Ukraine to buy 100 Rafales from France

Ukraine to buy 100 Rafales from France

The aircraft suffered damage to its reputation when Pakistan shot down a fighter during the May war with India.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:40am

S. Africa says ‘suspicious’ flights from Israel an ‘agenda to cleanse Gaza’

S. Africa says ‘suspicious’ flights from Israel an ‘agenda to cleanse Gaza’

Reports say shadowy organisation named Al Majd involved in travel arrangements.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:53am

South Asia

Air India to resume flights to China after nearly 6 years

Air India to resume flights to China after nearly 6 years

‘Pakistan has become extremely relevant,’ Tarar says of foreign policy on global stage after May skirmish

‘Pakistan has become extremely relevant,’ Tarar says of foreign policy on global stage after May skirmish

Bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashes near Saudi Arabia’s Madina, killing 45: Indian police

Bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashes near Saudi Arabia’s Madina, killing 45: Indian police

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for crackdown on students

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for crackdown on students

Middle East

After UNSC vote on Gaza plan, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’s expulsion from the region

After UNSC vote on Gaza plan, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’s expulsion from the region

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

Trump rolls out red carpet as Saudi crown prince makes first visit to White House in over 7 years

Trump rolls out red carpet as Saudi crown prince makes first visit to White House in over 7 years

Facing backlash, Netanyahu says Israel opposed to Palestinian state

Facing backlash, Netanyahu says Israel opposed to Palestinian state

Newspaper

Cruise gets honorary Oscar, touts power of cinema

G20 contributions ‘come nowhere close’ to climate commitments: Greenpeace

US president supports vote to release Epstein files

Gunmen kidnap 25 schoolgirls in Nigeria

Louvre closes gallery due to structural weakness

BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump’s defamation claim

Court orders Thai ex-PM Thaksin to pay $500m tax bill

UK toughens asylum rules amid rise of anti-immigrant Reform party

Ukraine to buy 100 Rafales from France

McCartney to release silent song against AI law

Cervical cancer vaccine push has ‘saved 1.4m lives’

S. Africa says ‘suspicious’ flights from Israel an ‘agenda to cleanse Gaza’

K-pop star Nana subdues home intruder

Japan seeks dialogue with China over PM’s remark

Tribunal security beefed up ahead of Hasina verdict today

False national heroes

China’s ‘flying taxis’ reinventing future of urban air mobility

120 hurt in clashes amid Mexico City anti-crime protests

Chilean right wing eyes return to power

Much ground to cover as COP30 enters second week

Iran says US not ready for ‘equal and fair’ nuclear talks

Pope urges world leaders not to leave poor behind

UK asylum overhaul to impose 20-year wait for permanent settlement

US may finalise rare earths deal with China by 27th