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BEIJING: China has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods in Pakistan and the resulting loss of life and property. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the…

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine's security in any deal to end Russia's war there, though the extent of any assistance was not…

LOS ANGELES: A federal agent fired at a moving car during an immigration stop, the Department of Homeland Security said.The driver refused to lower his window and sped off in San Bernardino County. According to DHS, the car struck two U.S.…

DOHA: Palestinian resistance group Hamas has approved a proposed ceasefire agreement aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza. According to a foreign news agency, Hamas has agreed to the ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari…

LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has announced a cash reward of Rs1 million for each player of the national hockey team. The announcement came during a meeting in Lahore…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that all members of the federal cabinet will donate one month’s salary to support flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The announcement was made during…

NEW YORK: The Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, joined the Pakistani American Community of USA Association in celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day at a ceremony held in Nassau County. The gathering was…

QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan said on Monday they had foiled a major sabotage attempt planned for Independence Day and arrested a Grade-18 university professor accused of facilitating the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).…

LAHORE: River flows in Punjab are continuously increasing, raising concerns of potential flooding in areas near the rivers. According to a spokesperson from the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the water levels in…

SOKOTO: At least 50 people are reported missing after a boat capsized in Sokoto, a northwestern state of Nigeria. According to foreign media reports, the boat was carrying more than 50 passengers at the time of the accident. The National…