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President of Iran Dr Masoud Pezeshkian receives Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at Sa’dabad Palace. — APP/FilePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan stood resolutely in solidarity with the brotherly people and the government of Iran in the face of Israel’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression.In a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz strongly condemned the Israeli attacks against Iran, saying that it violated Tehran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, read a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Iran had the right to self-defence, as provided under Article 51 of the UN…
US Marines detain Marcos Leao, a 27 year-old veteran, outside the Wilshire Federal Building after Marines were deployed to Los Angeles, as protests against federal immigration sweeps continue, in Los Angeles, California, US June 13, 2025. — ReutersLOS ANGELES: US Marines deployed to Los Angeles made their first detention of a civilian on Friday, part of a rare use of military force to support domestic police and coming ahead of national protests over President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington.The detention of a man, a US Army veteran and an immigrant who obtained US citizenship, punctuated a series of highly…
The South African team celebrates with the ICC Test Mace after defeating Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s. — ReutersThe International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly set to retain England as the host nation for the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. According to a report by The Telegraph UK, the decision comes despite interest from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to bring the event to India. Since its inception in 2019, the WTC has concluded after two-year cycle with a final in England, including Southampton in…
Kiera Knightley, Rosamund Pike recall ‘Pride & Prejudice’Kiera Knightley and Rosamund Pike celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pride & Prejudice, where the duo played sisters.In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Johnny English actress opened up about her co-star Donald Sutherland, who appeared as Mr. Bennet in the rom-com. “Donald was pretty legendary. We did have dinners with him sometimes, and he told us some pretty wild stories that cannot be shared,” she remembered.The Pirates of the Caribbean star also recalled how he was against smoking. “There was the party that Donald Sutherland came to. You weren’t allowed to smoke.…
The exchanges are part of agreements reached by the warring sides during talks in Istanbul earlier this month.Ukraine and Russia have swapped prisoners of war (POWs), the warring sides said, after Moscow also handed over the bodies of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv. “We continue to take our people out of Russian captivity. This is the fourth exchange in a week,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media on Saturday. The Russian Ministry of Defence posted on Telegram that another group of Russian servicemen was returned “from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime” in accordance with the agreements…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him” …
Government delegates and partner organisations from across the world attend the final day of the FATF plenary in Paris. — X/@FATFNewsIndia made “concerted push” to place Pakistan back on grey list.China took firm stance, advocating for continued relief, say sources.Sources say member states’ support undermined India’s efforts. India suffered a diplomatic setback in its bid to have Pakistan re-listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list amid “strong opposition from member states”, sources said on Saturday.Diplomatic sources told Geo News that the Indian delegation made a “concerted push” to place Pakistan back on the grey list, citing concerns…
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a press conference with Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok, Thailand, April 3, 2025. — Reuters/FileMembers of Canada’s Sikh community who were warned by police that their lives were at risk and allege the Indian government is responsible for the threat are incensed by Ottawa’s invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Modi, although India is not a G7 member, to attend the summit that starts on Sunday as a guest. It will be Modi’s first visit to Canada in a decade and…
Director of ‘Zootopia 2’ opens up about Disney’s polarizing influenceJared Bush, the director of Disney’s hit Zootopia, has declared he is not interested in playing it safe as he takes on the high-stakes sequel Zootopia 2.For the unversed, Walt Disney Animation Studio showed star power at the Annecy Animation Festival this week. Bush, the 51-year-old director, chief creative officer, and screenwriter, gave the most detailed look so far at the upcoming movie Zootopia 2. After his presentation, he conversed with Variety to talk about the forthcoming sequel, what he wants to do for WDAS, and how important it is to…
The talks come after troops from the two countries exchanged fire last month, killing one Cambodian soldier.Thailand says talks with neighbouring Cambodia had “made progress” in resolving a long-running border dispute that last month devolved into clashes, leading both countries to mobilise troops on the border. A Thai delegation led by foreign ministry adviser Prasas Prasasvinitchai and a Cambodian contingent headed by Lam Chea, minister of state in charge of the Secretariat of Border Affairs, met on Saturday in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh to try to resolve the spat. The meeting came after troops from the two countries exchanged…