Mbappe Says 2026 Could Be His Year to Win Ballon d’Or
MADRID, September 7, 2026: Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be the year he finally wins the Ballon d’Or, after another prolific individual season despite his club failing to secure a major trophy. The 27-year-old French star scored 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid last season but ended the campaign without […]
Landhi Factory Fire in Karachi: Part of Building Collapses as Rescue 1122 Battles Blaze
A large fire broke out at a factory inside Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Monday, and part of the building came down as flames tore through the structure. Rescue 1122 rushed fire tenders, snorkels, and ambulances to the site within minutes of getting the call. Hours later, firefighters were still working to bring […]
Board of Peace Official Warns Gaza and West Bank Escalation Could Kill the Two-State Solution
Summary A senior official at the US-backed Board of Peace said on Monday that the two-state solution is close to becoming unworkable. He pointed to two things happening at once: the stalled follow-through in Gaza and worsening West Bank escalation. Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, made the remarks while speaking at the Hili […]
UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Pose Existential Risk to Humanity
Summary The United Nations rights chief warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. He demanded urgent action from governments and tech companies to reduce the dangers. His remarks came during a major address before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Background Concerns about artificial intelligence risks have been […]
Nepal Holds Day of Mourning for Devastating Flood Victims
Summary Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday for the victims of the devastating floods that struck the country on August 26. Flags flew at half-mast across government buildings and Nepali missions abroad. Families of missing hydropower workers continued to pray that rescuers might still find their loved ones alive, even as hope […]
Islamabad ATC Grants Mushtaq Ahmad Bail in AJK Protest Case
An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has granted relief to former senator Mushtaq Ahmad and dozens of his co-accused, closing a chapter that began with a protest over unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The Mushtaq Ahmad bail decision, handed down on Monday, brings an end to weeks of legal proceedings that had kept the veteran politician […]
$50 Billion Loss: Is America Leaving the Gulf?
The Fifty-Billion-Dollar Loss: Is America Leaving the Gulf? By: Mian Iftikhar Ahmed The American military fortresses in the Gulf are currently under the shadow of Iran’s missiles. Anxiety is mounting among Gulf allies, as the American bases are beginning to feel like a burden rather than a shield. According to conservative estimates, the […]
Pakistan Defence Day Observed in Jeddah, Says Mustafa Rabbani
Pakistan Defence Day Commemorated in Jeddah Pakistan desires peace but will never tolerate aggression, says Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani International community urged to play role in resolving Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions JEDDAH (Amir Muhammad Khan): The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, in collaboration with the Pakistani community, organized a commemorative […]
September 6 Defence Day: No Compromise on National Security, Says Sarfraz Bugti
September 6 is a glorious chapter of our history, there will be no compromise on national security – Mir Sarfraz Bugti Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) A dignified ceremony was held in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, in connection with Pakistan Defence Day. During the ceremony, Governor of Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister […]