US hopes for Iran deal progress before Pakistan army chief visit

  • Rubio says Pakistani delegation’s Tehran visit could help advance stalled negotiations
  • Trump has warned Iran talks will lead either to quick deal or renewed military strikes
By AFP ·

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Pakistan vows ‘highest level of security’ for Chinese nationals as both nations mark 75 years of ties

  • Chinese infrastructure sites, nationals have been targeted by militant attacks over the years
  • PM Shehbaz Sharif assures China of increasing counterterror cooperation between neighbors
By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

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Pakistanis scale back Eid cattle purchases as inflation, fuel prices bite

  • Many middle-class Pakistanis say soaring cattle prices are forcing families to abandon solo sacrifices
  • Traders at Karachi’s biggest Eid market report weak sales despite thousands of animals arriving daily
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Pakistani activist Saad Edhi released from Israeli custody after Gaza flotilla raid

  • Edhi says activists were held on prison ship for three days, hopes to return to Pakistan soon
  • Activists arrive in Türkiye after footage of their mistreatment sparked international outrage
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region emerges as key livestock hub amid food security push

  • Region surpasses 7.5 million livestock head as Saudi Arabia boosts food security efforts
  • Officials push sustainable grazing and rural development to protect livestock sector from climate pressures
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US sanctions nine over Hezbollah ties, including Lebanese MPs

  • “Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” said Bessent
  • Among those sanctioned on Thursday were Hezbollah MPs Hassan Fadlallah, Ibrahim Al-Moussawi and Hussein Al-Hajj Hassan
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Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

  • “The use of nuclear weapons is an extreme, exceptional measure for ensuring the national security of our states,” Putin said
  • Lukashenko earlier inspected Russian short-range nuclear-capable Iskander ballistic missiles at a military unit involved in the drills
By AP ·

Global investors’ interest in Saudi startups is accelerating

  • KSA’s position as a hub for global capital has proven itself to be momentous
By Basmah Albasrawi ·

Riquelme challenges Perez for Real Madrid presidency

  • If he formalizes his candidacy on Saturday, Riquelme would be the first candidate to stand against Perez
  • Candidates have until May 23, to enter the race
By AFP ·

Bulgaria’s ‘Bangaranga’ wins Eurovision, with Israel second

  • Bulgaria finished with 516 points, ahead of Israel on 343, Romania on 296, Australia on 287, Italy with 281 and Finland on 279
  • Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia boycottes the contest over Israel’s participation, citing the war in Gaza
By AFP ·