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North Korea’s leader threatens to speed up Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal expansion over a sign of ‘hostile intent’.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to accelerate the expansion of his country’s nuclear arsenal, condemning ongoing United States-South Korea military exercises as a sign of “hostile intent”, according to state media.Kim, who made the remarks during a visit to a naval destroyer, called the drills “an obvious expression of their will to provoke war”, according to a report published on Tuesday.He insisted North Korea must “rapidly expand” its nuclear weapons programme, pointing to the inclusion of what he called “nuclear elements”…
Sarah Al -Amiri, Minister of Education, confirmed the readiness of state schools to receive about a million students in the new academic year 2025-2026. During the media briefing held on Tuesday noon at the Zayed Education Complex in Dubai, she dealt with preparation for the new academic year and the head axes based on refining students ’skills, national identity and the Arabic language, and the most prominent features of the readiness of government schools in the country. She explained that he will open 9 new schools in a number of educational areas, and implement comprehensive maintenance for 465 schools, to…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) greets Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing on May 20, 2025. — XinhuaWang Yi to co-chair Islamabad dialogue.CPEC, trade, peace top agenda in talks.First Pakistan visit since India’s May aggression.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Islamabad to co-chair the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue on August 21, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Tuesday.According to the statement, the visit forms part of regular high-level exchanges aimed at further strengthening the “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” between Pakistan and China. The dialogue will reaffirm mutual support on each…
Babar Azam walks back after being stumped, West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Tarouba, August 9, 2025. — AFPPCB announces 30 men’s central contracts.Five promoted, eight left out this season.Twelve fresh entrants join expanded roster.Two senior players, Mohammad Rizwan and former skipper Babar Azam, who were previously in Category A, have been shifted to Category B in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts for the 2025–26 season. Shan Masood, earlier in Category B, now finds himself in Category D.The PCB announced on Tuesday that as many as 30 players have been awarded central contracts effective from July 1, 2025,…
Sabrina Carpenter makes rare comments on Dogue coverSabrina Carpenter has recently opened up about her true feelings after her dogs, Goodwin and Louie, graced the cover of Dogue 2025.On August 18, the fashion style magazine, Vogue, released its annual second installment which featured Carpenter’s pets, who have scarves tied around their necks and are sitting on a white jeep. Sharing the carousal of dogs’ pictures on the magazine’s Instagram account alongside a caption, which read as, “@SabrinaCarpenter’s dogs, Goodwin and Louie, truly live up to the title Man’s Best Friend—though not to be confused with her upcoming album of the…
Islamabad: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert across the country in light of ongoing monsoon rains. While the recent downpours have provided much-needed relief from the scorching heat, they have also caused significant disruption in several cities due to prolonged power outages and waterlogging in low-lying areas.All relevant departments have been directed to remain on high alert and prepared to respond to any emergency situations arising from the rains.Cities including Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Kotri, Rahim Yar Khan, and Khanpur have experienced varying intensities of rainfall from scattered showers to heavy downpours accompanied by thunder and strong…
World Photography Day 2025 is celebrated annually on August 19 to honour the art of photography and its power to inspire, create change, and preserve memories.Photography is more than a visual medium—it’s a universal language of creativity, awareness, and connection. Each frame tells a story, preserves a moment, and bridges cultures and generations.Every year on August 19, we celebrate World Photography Day, a tribute to the art, science, and impact of photography. It’s a day to honour the photographers whose lenses shape the way we see the world—capturing beauty, truth, and transformation in every shot.Let’s recognize the power of Photography…
Ofer Cassif is an Israeli politician who was removed from the Knesset podium for genocide remark.
On the occasion of the International Day of Humanitarian Action, which falls on August 19 of each year, the General Administration of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, in cooperation with the Community Development Authority, launched a humanitarian initiative entitled “Wasned with Love”, which was implemented in the Jalila Specialized Hospital for Children. The initiative aims to consolidate the values of humanitarian and voluntary work and provide an opportunity for people of determination to play an effective role in the service of society, in order to enhance their integration and highlight their capabilities in an inclusive and inspiring environment. The…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Peshawar on March 6, 2024. — PIDSOE CEO amasses over Rs355m in benefits within 32 months.Committee to review, streamline processes of SOE boards. Billions feared being misused by SOEs’ top management.ISLAMABAD: In response to The News story revealing that the CEO of a state-owned enterprise (SOE) amassed over Rs355 million in benefits within 32 months, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-level committee to overhaul the governance framework for SOEs.The notification, issued by the Cabinet Division on August 15, mandates the committee to review and streamline the appointment and governance processes of SOE boards…