Trump asks Israel, Iran not to ‘blow’ potential peace deal after Beirut strikes

  • The peace deal in its current form is a disappointment to Israel, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others
  • Trump says there should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party
By KASHIF IMRAN ·

Pakistan books cop for killing of minor Australian girl in police shooting

  • The incident occurred in Punjab’s Chakwal district days after an Australian Pakistani family returned from Hajj
  • The shooting heightens scrutiny around Punjab’s Crime Control Department as the family demands justice
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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Pakistan removes tax on sanitary products, contraceptives in major budget relief measure

  • Pakistan slashes sales tax on sanitary pads, related items from 18 percent to 0 percent, says information minister
  • Prominent rights organization describes decision as “welcome development” for millions of women 
By Iqra Hussain ·

Seven killed, 33 injured as heavy rains lash northwest Pakistan

  • Casualties reported in Bannu, Shangla and Mansehra districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to multiple house collapses
  • Pakistan, one of the countries most affected by climate change, has faced extreme weather events in recent years
By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

Saudi leadership offers condolences to Thailand over princess’s death

  • Princess Bajrakitiyabha was known for legal reform and justice advocacy
  • The Thai royal died after being hospitalized for three years following a sudden collapse
By Arab News ·

‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies in fall while climbing volcanic crater

  • Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam when he lost his grip and fell
  • Civil Defense Authority releases video showing the accident, and says his body was found 30 meters under water
By AP ·

UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws

  • Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on X he was held on Saturday evening for around three hours under the ‌Counter-Terrorism and ‌Border Security Act
By Reuters ·

Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US government’s crackdown, source says​

  • Anthropic shut down AI models globally after US national security orders
  • US government cited risk of jailbreaking Fable 5 to identify software vulnerabilities
By Reuters ·

World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA

  • Somali referee was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup
By AP ·

Ariana Grande to White House: Don’t use my music for ‘heinous nonsense’

  • White House had used singer’s 2024 song “Bye” in video depicting US agents arresting and handcuffing people
By Reuters ·