Pakistan says it engaged Iran, Saudi Arabia to limit Gulf escalation after US-Israel attacks

  • Deputy PM Ishaq Dar says he reminded Iranian leadership about Pakistan’s defense pact with Saudi Arabia 
  • Saudi Arabia confirmed Iran launched attacks in Kingdom’s Riyadh, Eastern Province regions on Saturday 
By Shahjahan Khurram  ·

US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say

  • Ten people were killed when protesters stormed consulate on Sunday to protest Iranian supreme leader’s killing
  • Citing initial information, two US officials say unclear whether rounds fired by Marines struck or killed protesters
By Reuters ·

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Pakistan’s 120-year-old wooden mosque draws worshippers, visitors in Ramadan

  • Baba Jee Mosque in northwest Pakistan fills nightly for Taraweeh prayers
  • Hand-carved timber structure reflects century-old Pashtun craftsmanship
By WASIM SAJJAD ·

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Pakistanis at remote border describe scramble to leave Iran

  • Returning Pakistani nationals recount missile fire in Tehran, transport gridlock as people rush to exit Iran
  • PM Sharif condemns targeting of Iranian leader as embassies urge citizens to leave amid escalating strikes
By AFP ·

Red Sea Global unveils model for regenerative tourism worldwide

  • Rollout underway at The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations
  • Backed by studies covering 8 marine habitats, vital species
By Arab News ·

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

  • The communications strategy opened Trump to criticism that he hadn’t done enough to explain the rationale and objectives of the war
By AP ·

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

  • Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
  • Attacks throughout the region have restricted countries’ ability to export oil to the rest of the world
By AP ·

Real Madrid lose second straight match and miss chance to close gap on Liga leader Barcelona

  • Getafe held on to secure a historic win, its first at the Santiago Bernabeu since 2008, and a vital three points in its bid to stay in La Liga
By AP ·