Pakistan says it intercepted four drones launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan province 

  • Military accuses Afghan Taliban of backing militant groups operating against Pakistan
  • Relations have sharply deteriorated amid cross-border strikes, militant attacks, border tensions
By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

Pakistan buys spot LNG cargo fearing disruptions as US-Iran tensions reignite 

  • Islamabad buys 140,000 million cubic feet gas from BP Singapore Pte from spot market
  • Official says government to buy four more spot cargoes in July if QatarEnergy force majeure continues
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Pakistan warns India against ‘sowing seeds of war’ by violating Indus Waters Treaty

  • Deputy PM Dar speaks at international conference on Indus Waters Treaty in Islamabad
  • India announced in 2025 it was holding treaty in abeyance, drawing anger from Pakistan
By Falak Mahmood Khan ·

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Pakistan arrests leader of banned Azad Kashmir protest group after deadly unrest

  • Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a key member of banned JAAC, faces sedition charges for allegedly inciting violent protests
  • JAAC has led protests against Azad Kashmir government this month that resulted in deaths of nearly 20 people 
By AP ·

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

  • Cause unknown ⁠and investigation ongoing
  • Energy ministry extends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the victims
By Arab News ·

Qatar reaffirms mediation role in US-Iran talks after meeting with Witkoff

  • Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani affirms continued mediation efforts between the US and Iran
By Reuters ·

What Saudi Arabia can learn from the 2026 World Cup property boom

  • Residential market is projected to reach $164.85bn in 2026, up from $154.61bn in 2025
By Miguel Hadchity ·

Kylian Mbappe delivers another brace as France routs Sweden

  • Manager Didier Deschamps’ side will next play on Saturday in Philadelphia against Paraguay, who shocked four-time champions Germany on penalties
By Reuters ·

Ready for their close-up: Saudi stars dazzle at opening of 12th Saudi Film Festival

  • ‎‏With the theme of ‘Cinema of the Journey,’ event offers a selection of Arab and international films exploring idea of journeys and movement as essential story elements
  • The longest-running celebration of film in the Kingdom, the festival has since its launch in 2008 become a key showcase and driver of Saudi and Gulf cinema
By Jasmine Bager ·