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  ·

China’s Wang Yi seeks deeper oil and gas ties with UAE on Middle East tour

  • Wang, on a three-nation tour of the Middle East that began on Friday, held talks with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi
By Reuters ·

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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 ·

Fans throw objects onto field after Messi visits Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium

  • Messi is in India as part of a tour during which he is scheduled to attend concerts, youth football clinics, a Padel tournament and launch charitable initiatives
  • The 2022 World Cup winner walked around the pitch at the stadium waving to the fans,
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  ·