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KABUL: An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram air base was “not possible”, after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back. Bagram, the largest air base in Afghanistan located north of the capital Kabul, was the centre of US operations in their 20 year-war against the Taliban. Trump threatened unspecified punishment against Afghanistan if it was not returned — four years after it was abandoned by US troops. “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!”…
LONDON/NEW YORK: In a moment described by Palestinian leaders as a “watershed”, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal on Sunday recognised the Palestinian state, breaking with decades of Western policy and sparking fury in Israel, which vowed to resist any such outcome. France and other nations are expected to make similar declarations as the UN General Assembly opens in New York on Monday. The coordinated announcements mark the first time members of the Group of Seven advanced economies have formally backed Palestinian statehood, a move that places them at odds with the United States and Israel. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Aircraft of the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force perform during the 2025 aviation open-day activities of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force and Changchun Air Show in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province, Sept. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Tang Chengzhuo)CHANGCHUN, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — The 2025 aviation open-day of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, along with the Changchun Air Show, has impressed attendees in Changchun, northeast China.The event began on Friday and will continue for five days, offering free admission to the public.Since its inception in 2011, the event has become a key…
This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2025 shows the exterior view of the venue of the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu Province. More than 1,200 representatives from 97 countries and eight international organizations have gathered at the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, which kicked off on Sunday in Dunhuang, a key hub on the ancient Silk Road in northwest China. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)Guests visit the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu Province, Sept. 21, 2025. More than 1,200 representatives from 97 countries and eight international organizations…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the 80th UN General Assembly in New York from September 22-26, where he is also slated to meet US President Donald Trump alongside other Islamic leaders, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. The prime minister will be accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, cabinet members, and senior officials. In his address to the General Assembly, the prime minister is expected to call on the international community to resolve long-standing situations of occupation and denial of self-determination in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and…
Tylenol is displayed for sale at a pharmacy in New York City, New York, U.S., September 5, 2025. Kylie Cooper | ReutersThe Trump administration plans to announce Monday that pregnant women’s use of Tylenol is potentially linked to autism, according to The Washington Post.Federal health officials are expected to warn women against using Tylenol early on in pregnancy unless they have a fever, the Post reported on Sunday, citing four people familiar with the matter. Officials will also highlight a form of folate, known as leucovorin, as a potential autism treatment, according to the report.The Department of Health and Human…
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited Cadet College Palandri, where he held a special session with students and faculty members. According to an ISPR press release, the audience paid glowing tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces for inflicting a humiliating defeat on India in Marka-e-Haq and thanked the DG ISPR for giving comprehensive answers to their questions. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal said the DG ISPR’s words and resolve had further strengthened their morale. He emphasised that, as responsible citizens, it is essential to verify news circulating on social media. Students and faculty…
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the principles of peace and justice. In separate messages issued on the International Day of Peace, observed on Sunday (today), they urged the international community to prioritise dialogue, cooperation and development over confrontation. President Zardari said Pakistan is ready to play a positive role in establishing a peaceful, just and sustainable world, adding that the country’s contribution to global and regional peace and stability is acknowledged internationally. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the grave humanitarian tragedies unfolding in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and…
Most of us Pakistan fans may not admit it, but we hope. We hope against hope when our team takes on India. Before the first ball is bowled, we tend to somehow forgo a few harsh realities and the reality that underlines all of them; India are way better. “Farq hai yaar (there’s a difference),” as my colleague put it right after Tilak Varma clattered Shaheen Afridi past deep square-leg for a four to wrap things up. “It’s a gulf in fact, a huge gulf of quality,” he concluded. His short analysis summed up Sunday’s Super Four fixture, which India…
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to meet with Democrats to strike a deal to avoid a government shutdown as the funding deadline looms.”I hope and pray that Trump will sit down with us and negotiate a bipartisan bill,” Schumer said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” days before federal funding is set to expire on Sept. 30.Schumer’s push comes after the Senate last week rejected both Republican and Democratic proposals to keep the government funded at least temporarily, raising the likelihood of a shutdown.As the threat of a shutdown intensifies, both parties are eager…