Pakistan and Muslim nations condemn Israeli raid on UN agency office in East Jerusalem

  • Statement follows storming of UNRWA’s headquarters, which UN officials called part of ‘months of harassment’
  • Muslim nations cite Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, call for international funding to preserve the agency’s operations
By Fatimah Amjad ·

Pakistan, Iran leaders highlight mutual support after both engaged in short wars this year

  • Prime Minister Sharif met Iranian President Pezeshkian in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international forum
  • Pakistani PM also had an informal interaction with President Putin, discussed regional issue with President Erdogan
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan extends bid submission for new PSL teams citing interest from Middle East, Europe

  • Pakistan has invited bids for two new PSL teams for upcoming edition of the tournament
  • Pakistan Cricket Board extends bid submission deadline by a week to Dec. 22, says chairman
By Shahjahan Khurram  ·

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Karachi hosts scaled-down Lux Style Awards as industry reflects on recognition, evolving formats, inclusion

  • 24th edition of prestigious awards held at historic Mohatta Palace after the ceremony in May was canceled
  • Awards introduce new Digital Content Creators category amid changing entertainment and media landscape
By BURAQ SHABBIR ·

Surviving the sands: The battle to save Arabian wolves

  • Exploring the wolf’s role in Arabia’s heritage and ecosystem
By Haifa Alshammari  ·

Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs

  • Organization estimates there are some 5,000 to 6,000 amputees from the war, 25 percent of them children
By AP ·

Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes force mass evacuations

  • Appointed by the local administration as Village Security Volunteers, they guarded the empty homes after many residents were forced to flee and with fewer security officials stationed nearby than usual
By AP ·

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Saudi Arabia looks to Swiss-led geospatial AI breakthroughs

  • IBM’s Zurich lab is shaping tools policymakers could use to protect ecosystems
By Waad Hussain ·

Salah included in Liverpool squad for Brighton match, reports say

  • When asked if he wanted Salah to stay at the club, Slot said: “I have no reasons to not want him to stay.”
  • Pressed on Salah’s status, Slot declined to offer any guarantees
By Reuters ·

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How young chefs and creators are transforming Arab street food across the Gulf

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  • Pop-ups, concept kitchens, and fusion cafes in Riyadh, Dubai, and Manama are reshaping the region’s street-food scene
  • A new generation are merging traditional dishes with innovation, creating hybrid flavors for local and international audiences
By JUMANA KHAMIS  ·