Pakistan army says 11 militants killed in four operations in northwest

  • Pakistan is battling spike in attacks by indigenous chapter of Taliban movement, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
  • Islamabad says militants use safe havens in Afghanistan to carry out cross-border attacks, a charge Kabul denies
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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Court frees Pakistani journalist charged under controversial cybercrime law

  • Waheed Murad, who works for Urdu News, was taken from home by masked men Wednesday morning, his family said
  • Criminalization of online disinformation has spread fear in Pakistan, with journalists among those worried about new law
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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Pakistani charities report modest recovery in Ramadan despite easing inflation

  • Alamgir Welfare Trust expects up to 10 percent increase in donations as it aims to expand services
  • Pakistan’s largest charity Edhi Foundation says donations have only marginally improved
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Fitness enthusiasts challenge themselves with pre-iftar hikes in Pakistani capital

  • Hikers set out hour before sunset, break fast on trails on Margalla Hills National Park
  • Participants say pre-iftar hikes help boost fat burning, maintain weight in Ramadan
By Muhammad Ibrahim - & - Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

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How researchers in Saudi Arabia leveraged AI in the fight against plastic pollution 

  • Researchers at King Saud University used artificial intelligence to design peptides that bind to plastic particles
  • Microplastics can persist in the environment for centuries, posing risks to ecosystems and human health
By Waad Hussain ·

How Saudi charities amplify Ramadan’s generosity

By Ghadi Joudah - Tamara Aboalsaud ·

Lebanese, Syrian defense ministers ink deal after border security talks

  • Defense ministers of Lebanon and Syria met in Jeddah on Thursday to coordinate and enhance cooperation on security and military issues
  • Two sides will form legal and specialized committees in a number of fields, and will activate bilateral coordination mechanisms
By Arab News ·

Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea

  • Ministry spokesperson: Cooperation between the US and the Philippines should not target third parties
By Reuters ·

Tabuk’s business journey — a navigation of growth and vision

  • Tabuk has ambitious plans for further development, growth, and economic diversification
By Reem Walid ·

How Saudi Arabia is engineering a water-secure future

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Jessica Pegula ends Alexandra Eala’s fairytale run, sets up final with Aryna Sabalenka

  • The 19-year-old Eala, ranked 140th in the world, had only two WTA main draw victories to her name before arriving in Miami
  • Filipina phenom proceeded to beat three Grand Slam winners in Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and world number two Iga Swiatek
By AFP ·

Depardieu denies ‘groping’ women in France sex abuse trial

  • Depardieu said he was “not like that” in response to the accusations, adding that “there are vices that are alien to me“
  • “I deny all of it,” he told the court Tuesday
By AFP ·