Pakistan joins 22 Muslim states, OIC to condemn Israeli FM’s visit to Somaliland

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visited breakaway African region of Somaliland on January 6
  • Muslim states urge Israel to withdraw Somaliland recognition, respect Somalia’s sovereignty
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistani top sports goods maker Forward Sports plans Saudi expansion

  • Forward Sports is a leading Pakistani sports goods manufacturer that produces Adidas’ official World Cup footballs
  • Saudi ambassador meets Forward Sports representatives to discuss opening company’s headquarters in Kingdom
By Waseem Abbasi ·

Pakistan announces ‘red notice cell’ to pursue militants abroad as PM visits restive Balochistan

  • Government to approach lower courts first before submitting suspects’ names to interior ministry for Interpol red notices, says official
  • Says over 100 individuals currently residing abroad who are sponsoring and promoting “terrorist activities” in Pakistan from abroad
By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

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Pakistan Super League expands with two new cricket teams sold at record prices

  • Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises bought for a combine $12.75 million at PCB auction
  • US-based aviation and healthcare group, local real estate consortium among winning bids
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Ithra will bring Spain to life for 2-week cultural celebration

  • Ithra Cultural Days will unfold across the plaza, museum, theater, lush garden, library, idea lab, cinema, children’s museum, energy exhibit and Ithra tower
By Arab News ·

Minzal brings Saudi traditions to life in Diriyah

By Haifa Alshammari ·

Kurds in Turkiye protest over Syria Aleppo offensive

  • Several hundred people gathered in Diyarbakir while hundreds more joined a protest in Istanbul
  • In the capital, Ankara, DEM lawmakers protested in front of the Turkish parliament
By AFP ·

Russia bombards Kyiv as Ukraine issues countrywide alert

  • Ukraine’s air force warned “all of Ukraine is under a missile threat” after confirming Russian bombers were airborne
By AFP ·

PSG beat Marseille on penalties to win French Champions Trophy

  • PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier was the hero of the night, saving two spot-kicks
  • This was PSG’s record-extending 14th win in the equivalent of France’s ‘Super Cup’
By AFP ·

Mohammed Bakri, filmmaker who championed Palestinian cause, dies aged 72

  • Bakri was known for his documentary “Jenin, Jenin” which denounced alleged Israeli war crimes in the Jenin refugee camp
  • The father of six also directed several socially conscious documentaries about the situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel
By AFP ·