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Islamabad MoU nears finalisation as US, Iran clash on signing date

News June 14, 2026

• Shehbaz hopes deal will pave way for lasting peace, says Pakistan preparing for ‘electronic signing’• Trump claims signing scheduled for today; threatens Iran; official says Washington to ta...

Trump unveils ‘great’ Iran deal, signing expected in Europe

News June 12, 2026

BAHRAIN: A damaged building and vehicle are seen in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks.—Reuters • Announcement comes after US calls off Iran attacks• Oil drops aft...

Pakistan down Afghanistan to win a trophy after 74 years

News June 11, 2026

MALE: Pakistan ended a 74-year wait for a football tournament title on Wedn­esday, defeating Afghanistan 2–0 in the final of the Diamond Jubilee Intern­ational Football Tournament in at the Nation...

US judge sentences ex-Taliban commander to 42 years in jail

News June 11, 2026

NEW YORK: A former Afghan Taliban commander charged by the United States with abducting a journalist and supporting fighters who killed American troops in 2008 was sentenced on Tuesday to 42 years in ...

‘Israel violated Lebanon truce nearly 3,500 times’

Health June 9, 2026

The wife of a Lebanese army captain, who was killed by Israeli bombardment, salutes as mourners carry her husband’s coffin at his home village in southern Lebanon.—AFP �...

Tehran vows payback after Israel attacks Beirut despite truce

News June 8, 2026

• Ghalibaf says violation makes US, Israeli assets ‘legitimate targets’• Trump calls for ‘surgical attacks’ against Hezbollah• Lebanese army says its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet ...

Israeli strike kills three soldiers in south Lebanon

News June 7, 2026

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on a military vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, the Lebanese military said on Saturday, laying bare Israel’s continued aggression just days after the count...

US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted

Technology June 7, 2026

• Iran launches fresh missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain• Kuwait says new attack ‘dangerous escalation’; Bahrain denounces ‘blatant aggression’• Falling debris causes ‘material ...

Pakistan turn down invitation to participate in Asian fencing event in India

Sports June 5, 2026

NEW DELHI: Pakistan has decided not to send its team for the Asian Senior Fencing Championships to be held in New Delhi from June 19 despite the local organisers sending an invite to the neighbouring ...

Talks productive, but ‘war not off the table’: US

News May 31, 2026

• Pentagon chief says Trump is ‘patient’, wants to make a ‘great deal’ to ensure Iran doesn’t have nukes• US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship ‘violating Iran blockade’• War se...