Pakistan army chief due in Tehran today as US vows ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran

  • The warring nations have not conducted strikes against each other for weeks, ‌but they ‌have not engaged in talks either
  • The conflict, which began in Feb., has brought shipping in the Gulf region to a near-standstill pressuring world fuel prices
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistani, Kuwaiti firms explore expanded partnership in fuels, refining and logistics — official

  • State-owned firms from both countries aims to increase cooperation in motor gasoline, LPG and other products
  • The development comes as Islamabad seeks to ​boost its domestic oil storage and fuel processing capabilities
By KASHIF IMRAN ·

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At Karachi eatery, robot waiters serve up pizzas, burgers and a unique experience

  • Sicilian Restaurant in Karachi employs two humanoid robots who serve food to customers
  • Novelty drives customers to restaurant who describe being served by robots as a ‘new thing’
By Sibte Hassan ·

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Poet Habib Jalib’s daughter says Lahore anti-encroachment drive cost her family’s livelihood

  • Official says they have zero tolerance for encroachments and are considering Tahira Habib’s request for a model cart
  • The development comes amid an ongoing campaign to remove illegal structures in several cities across Punjab province
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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Jean-Yves Le Drian: AlUla at the heart of deepening Saudi-French ties

  • Afalula executive chariman says AlUla project reflects depth of relationship across heritage, tourism, culture and sustainable development
  • Tells Arab News en français Villa Hegra, cultural partnerships and archaeological research are strengthening AlUla’s position as a global heritage destination
By Zeina Zbibo ·

Iran warns vessels violating Hormuz transit rules of fines, detention

  • Iran says cargo owners should ⁠refer ⁠to an updated list of vessels deemed non-compliant for voyages relating to the Arabian Gulf
By Reuters ·

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More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in western US

  • Hawk Fire had grown to 6,087 hectares by Sunday afternoon and was burning eight kilometers northwest of Reno
  • The blaze has already destroyed some mountaintop homes and injured six people, including three first responders
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Fewer than 20 ships transit key Strait of Hormuz over weekend, data shows

  • Four vessels crossed the strait on Sunday, initial data from shiptracker Kpler showed by 0228 GMT, with 13 on Saturday
  • Since July 6, the UKMTO has reported 23 incidents of projectile strikes on vessels in the strait and its vicinity
By Reuters ·

Gauff powers past Pegula to win Cincinnati WTA 1000 crown

  • Third-ranked Pegula had no answer for Gauff’s speed and aggression
  • Gauff's victory gave her a second Cincinnati crown. She Gauff earned her first in 2023
By AFP ·

Walaa Al-Jundi revives Arabic poetic heritage at Damascus festival

  • Lebanese vocalist blends classical verse and muwashahat at Damascus Opera House
  • Sung poetry takes center stage on festival's third day in Damascus
By SANA ·