Category: INTERNATIONAL

Amyn Narsi’s Father Passes Away, Prayers and Condolences Requested

Abdul Rehman Patel

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un Assalamu Alaikum! With profound sorrow and a heavy heart, we share the sad news that the beloved father of our Amyn narsi Bhai has returned to Allah (SWT). We are deeply saddened by this immense loss. We humbly request you all to please remember his father in your precious Duas. May Allah (SWT), in His infinite mercy, shower His blessings upon him, illuminate his grave, and grant him the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous. May Allah grant Amyn Bhai and his entire family Sabr-e-Jameel during…

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Houston Hosts Spiritually Uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ

Abdul Rehman Patel

Houston Hosts Spiritually Uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ Qari Sadaqat Ali recites the Holy Quran, heartfelt Naats presented, Ghazanfar Hashmi leads the evening with eloquent reflections, community leaders and a large number of women attend A Rehman Patel HOUSTON: A beautiful and spiritually uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ was held in Houston, bringing together a large gathering of devotees to express their love and reverence for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The event was organized by Nadeem Malik, with the support and cooperation of his colleagues. The program…

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Qazi Jamil ur Rehman Awarded PhD by National Defence University

Amir Muhammad Khan

 Senior Pakistan Consulate Jeddah Officer Qazi Jamil ur Rehman Awarded PhD Degree JEDDAH (Amir Muhammad Khan): Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, a senior officer at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree by the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, a Grade-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan and former Inspector General of Islamabad Police, successfully completed his doctoral research on the system of de-radicalization in Pakistan and was awarded the PhD degree after successfully defending his doctoral…

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Nepal Tunnel Rescue: Engineers in WhatsApp Group Guide Search for Survivors

Kainat R

Summary A huge flash flood tore through Nepal’s Trishuli valley more than a week ago, burying tunnels linked to six hydropower plants. Today, the Nepal tunnel rescue operation depends heavily on an unlikely tool. A WhatsApp group of engineers is now guiding rescue workers as they dig through mud, rock, and debris in search of survivors. Background The disaster struck on August 26, when a wall of water, mud, and rock crashed down the Trishuli valley without much warning. The flood swept away roads, machinery, and parts of hydropower infrastructure…

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China Coastal Flooding: Why Typhoon Saudel Is Only the Latest Storm to Hit the Southern Coast

Kainat R

A Pattern of Repeated Storms Along the Same Stretch of Coastline China’s southern coast has faced an unusually active run of storms this year, and Typhoon Saudel is the clearest example yet of how quickly conditions can turn dangerous. Heavy Typhoon Saudel rainfall has already triggered flash flooding, building collapses, and mass evacuations across Fujian and Guangdong, and forecasters say more rain is likely before the system finally weakens. What makes this event notable is not just the storm itself but the pattern behind it. Saudel is the seventh typhoon…

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King Charles Praises Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts in US-Iran Conflict

Nadeem Ali
King Charles meets Pakistan cricket team and praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts

LONDON: King Charles has praised Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, expressing appreciation for Islamabad’s role in seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The king made the remarks while welcoming the Pakistan cricket team to Buckingham Palace, where he met the players and discussed their visit to the United Kingdom and the ongoing Test series against England. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK Tipu Usman and British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott were also…

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Pakistan Independence Day Celebration Held in Springfield, Virginia

Asim Siddiqui

Grand Pakistan Independence Day Celebration Held in Springfield, Virginia, with Strong Participation from the Pakistani-American Community Representatives of Different Political Groups Come Together on One Platform, Promoting National Unity and Expressing Best Wishes for Pakistan’s Progress and Prosperity Report by Asim Siddiqui — Washington SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA: A Pakistan Independence Day celebration was organized by the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) at a local restaurant in Springfield, Virginia, drawing a significant number of members of the Pakistani-American community. Arshad Abbasi served as the stage secretary, while Mian Qaiser opened the program with…

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Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for US Users

Kainat R
Apple Maps interface displaying Lake Ontario labeled as Lake America for US users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on Apple Maps, but only for people browsing from the United States. The update rolled out on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. It follows a similar change that Google made to Google Maps just days earlier. The switch affects the web version of Apple Maps first, with the change expected to spread across iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps shortly after. Users in Canada will continue to see “Lake Ontario” as before. People browsing from outside North America will see both…

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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on US Targets Across Middle East

Nadeem Ali
Iran missile and drone attacks against US targets in the Middle East

TEHRAN: Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on US targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain after American forces resumed strikes against Iran, escalating tensions across the Middle East. The Iranian missile and drone attacks came after US forces carried out fresh strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday. Tehran has warned that Washington will face consequences for its military action, while the US military said its operations were conducted against Iranian military threats and did not target civilians. The Iranian Red Crescent said five people, including a child, were…

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Fort Bend South Asian Community Discusses Redistricting and 2027

Abdul Rehman Patel

South Asian Community Holds Major Civic and Political Forum in Fort Bend Redistricting, representation, voter participation and the 2027 Texas Legislature take center stage SUGAR LAND, TEXAS: South Asians United of Fort Bend hosted an important civic and political forum Tuesday evening at Mai Colachi in Sugar Land, bringing together elected officials, judges, community leaders, candidates, civic activists and members of Fort Bend County’s growing South Asian community. The well attended event drew a packed audience and provided a timely platform for discussion about political representation, redistricting, public safety, voter…

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