Trump Says Michael Jordan Is the GOAT, Suggests LeBron James ‘May Be a Racist’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump took a swipe at NBA superstar LeBron James on Saturday, suggesting the basketball icon “may be a racist” while praising Michael Jordan as the greatest player in NBA history. Speaking during a White House press conference, Trump was asked by Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy to settle the long-running debate […]

Spain Wildfires Force 75,000 Evacuations as PM Pedro Sanchez Warns of Difficult Hours Ahead

MADRID: Spain continues to battle one of its most severe wildfire emergencies in recent years, with approximately 75,000 residents displaced as massive blazes rage around Madrid and parts of eastern Spain. Although authorities reported encouraging progress overnight, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cautioned that the country still faces “difficult hours” before the fires are fully contained. […]

Indus River Water Levels Rise as Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Alert in Sindh and Punjab

SUKKUR: Heavy rainfall in Pakistan’s upper catchment areas has significantly increased water levels in the Indus River, prompting flood monitoring authorities to issue fresh alerts for several parts of Sindh and Punjab. According to the Sukkur Barrage Control Room, water inflow at Guddu Barrage increased by approximately 45,000 cusecs over the past 24 hours, with […]

Meta Unveils AI-Powered Seller App as Facebook Marketplace Turns 10

Facebook introduces a dedicated Seller app, AI-generated listings, video-first browsing, and free profile verification as Meta expands its e-commerce strategy. Meta has announced a series of major updates to Facebook Marketplace as the online buying and selling platform marks its 10th anniversary. The company introduced a new Seller app, expanded artificial intelligence (AI) features, and […]

Noah Lyles Storms to Third US 100m Title with World-Leading Sprint at National Championships

Olympic champion Noah Lyles clocks a world-leading 9.79 seconds to win the US 100m title, while Sha’Carri Richardson returns to winning form with an impressive victory in the women’s final. NEW YORK: Olympic champion Noah Lyles delivered another statement performance by winning his third United States men’s 100-meter title with a world-leading time of 9.79 […]

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Arrives in Syria on Historic First Visit Since Civil War

DAMASCUS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday for a landmark three-day visit, becoming the first UN chief to travel to the country since before the outbreak of Syria’s devastating civil war more than a decade ago. The visit marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the United Nations seeks to reinforce its […]

US House Passes Measure Seeking to Limit Trump’s Military Powers on Iran, Senate Rejects Companion Bill

House lawmakers vote to require congressional approval for continued US military action against Iran, but the Senate blocks a similar proposal. WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution urging President Donald Trump to end American military operations against Iran unless Congress formally authorises further use of force, highlighting growing divisions in Washington […]

US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Faces Growing Strain as Implementation Challenges Undermine June MoU

Initial diplomatic breakthrough eased tensions and revived Gulf shipping, but unresolved disputes over sanctions, nuclear commitments and enforcement have weakened the agreement. The June 17 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran initially appeared to mark a turning point after weeks of heightened military tensions. The agreement extended a ceasefire, reopened diplomatic […]

Houston Mayor John Whitmire Honors Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Following Sitara-e-Khidmat Recognition

Pakistani-American humanitarian receives official recognition in Houston as Mayor Whitmire announces plans to visit Pakistan. HOUSTON: Houston Mayor John Whitmire has honored Pakistani-American humanitarian Muhammad Saeed Sheikh after he was awarded Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Khidmat (Star of Service), recognizing his decades of dedication to humanitarian work and community development. The recognition ceremony was organized by the Consulate […]

Younus Khan to Headline HHRD Charity Event in Houston on August 30

HOUSTON: Former Pakistan cricket captain and ICC T20 World Cup-winning skipper Younus Khan will visit Houston, Texas, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as part of a nationwide awareness and fundraising campaign organized by Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD). The Houston program will be the final stop of HHRD’s 10-city tour across the United […]