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Listen to article United States President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached “within the next week”, even as Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza continues, with at least 14 people killed in recent attacks across the besieged enclave since dawn. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said he believed a truce was close after discussions with unnamed parties. “I think it’s close. I just spoke to some of the people involved,” Trump said. “We think within the next week we’re going to get a ceasefire.” A spokesperson for Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who was involved in…

Iran has condemned remarks by US President Donald Trump as “disrespectful and unacceptable” after he claimed credit for saving Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from “an ugly and ignominious death,” AFP reported on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded strongly on the social media platform X, warning that such language would not help efforts to restart negotiations. The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence,…

Listen to article The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the federal government to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA). In a written verdict, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani ruled that the CDA has no legal authority to impose taxes. The court stated that if any individual or institution has been charged by the CDA under the names of “direct access” or “right of way” charges, such amounts must be refunded. The federal government has been directed to begin and complete the process of dissolving the CDA. Justice Kayani further ruled that, after dissolution, all powers and assets of the CDA should be…

Lando Norris delivered a superb final flying lap in his McLaren on Saturday to end Max Verstappen’s run of domination in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring by claiming pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Briton clocked an outstanding lap in one minute and 3.971 seconds to outpace nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by 0.521 seconds, with McLaren team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri third. Norris, who is 22 points behind Piastri in the drivers’ title race, erased any hangover from his collision with Piastri in Canada two weeks ago with a thrilling demonstration of his…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s Supplemental Award concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the decision a major endorsement of Pakistan’s position. In a statement released by the PM Office Media Wing, PM said the ruling confirmed that India could not unilaterally suspend the agreement, which governs water sharing between the two countries. “We are working upon water resources as the water is the lifeline for the people of the country,” the prime minister was quoted as saying. He also praised Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General Mansoor Awan for their legal…

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., talks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesRep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican in Nebraska, is preparing to announce his retirement from Congress.Bacon’s retirement from Congress creates a ripe opportunity for Democrats to win the House seat representing Bacon’s Omaha district. In an election cycle where the House majority could be decided by just one or two seats, Democrats will need to flip several Republican-held seats like the one in Nebraska’s 2nd District.With Bacon out, the GOP no…

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah visited Swat to oversee the ongoing rescue operations following the tragic flash flood in the Swat River. The flood, which occurred near the Mingora Bypass, resulted in multiple casualties and left many trapped in the rising waters. During the visit, the chief secretary announced a compensation of Rs1.5 million per victim for the families of the deceased. He confirmed that 58 out of the 85 individuals stranded in the river had been successfully rescued, while search operations are still underway to find others. So far, 11 bodies have been recovered. Read: 19 swept…

Iran held a mass funeral procession in Tehran on Saturday for dozens of military commanders and high-ranking officials killed by Israeli airstrikes during a 12-day conflict that has escalated regional tensions. State media reported that the ceremony to honour the martyrs commenced in Enghelab Square, with thousands of mourners dressed in black and waving Iranian flags. Mourners stand next to the coffin of Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami (C), and other military commanders and civilians killed during Israeli strikes on the first day of the war, during their funeral procession at Enqelab Square in Tehran on June 28, 2025. —…

An aerial drone photo taken on June 28, 2025 shows the pure ammonia-powered demonstration vessel, the “Anhui,” making its maiden voyage at the water area of Chaohu Lake in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province. The world’s first pure ammonia-powered demonstration vessel, the “Anhui,” successfully completed its maiden voyage in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, marking a major step forward for green shipping. Ammonia-powered Anhui was jointly developed by the Institute of Energy of the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center and its subsidiary, Shenzhen Haixu New Energy Co., Ltd. It is equipped with a 200kW high-speed gas internal combustion generator, two…

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after ringing a bell on the floor setting the share price at $47 in its initial public offering (IPO) on March 21, 2024 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesFor 20 years, Reddit has pitched itself as “the front page of the internet.” AI threatens to change that.As social media has changed over the past two decades with the shift to mobile and the more recent focus on short-form video, peers like MySpace, Digg and Flickr have faded into oblivion.…