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One-dish wedding menu, no new vehicles: Pakistan's austerity measures
Pakistan is reeling under a severe fuel crisis, worsened by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Saudi Arabia proposes 2-week ceasefire in Yemen war
Saudi Arabia has reportedly proposed a two-week ceasefire to the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Philippine student warned about school-shooting that killed 3; friends laughed
Three students were killed in a school shooting in Banga town, South Cotabato, Philippines, on Friday.
16 killed after explosives-laden vehicle rams into mosque in Pakistan
A suicide bombing at a mosque in the Kohat Police Lines of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least 16 people and injured over 30 on Friday.
Pakistan Army signs drone deal with Powerus
The Pakistan Army has signed a deal with United States-based drone company Powerus, co-founded by Brett Velicovich.
Visiting Andhra woman killed with daughter-in-law in accident in Australia
A tragic road accident in Melbourne, Australia, claimed the lives of two women from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Russia holds parliamentary elections amid Ukraine war, no real opposition
Russia is holding parliamentary elections, its first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
T-shirt torn, punches exchanged as passengers clash on Bangladesh flight
A mid-air brawl erupted on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from London to Bangladesh on Thursday.
Russian oil no-go for India, but US can buy uranium
The United States is a step away from tightening its economic pressure on nations buying Russian oil and gas.
Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill threatening India's oil imports
United States President Donald Trump is set to sign a Russia sanctions bill that could affect India's oil imports from Russia.
US strikes on Iran likely constitute war crimes: UN report
UN human rights experts have found "reasonable grounds" to believe that the United States committed war crimes in two strikes on Iran, killing over 150 civilians.
Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in US restroom
A 28-year-old Punjabi Sikh truck driver, identified only as Singh, was brutally attacked and stabbed 17 times at a rest area in Wyoming, United States, which left him hospitalized with multiple injuries.
Canada welcomes EU chief's proposal to become 1st 'associate member'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's proposal for Canada to become its first "associate member."
Russia, China reject US's 'sanctions bill from hell'
The Kremlin has warned that the new US sanctions bill targeting Moscow will "definitely complicate" efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.
Russia using North Korean workers to manufacture military drones: Report
Russia is employing North Korean laborers to manufacture military drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, a recent report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team has revealed.
Why Buckingham Palace is unhappy with Princess Diana's memoir
Buckingham Palace has strongly refuted claims made by Earl Charles Spencer in his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
'Impossible to overstate your contribution....': Putin wishes Modi on birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday on Thursday.
Australia to restrict international students from bringing partners, children
Australia is planning to stop international students from bringing their families with them.
Bangladesh leader links Jharkhand power-plant shutdown to PM skipping BRICS
A unit of Adani Power's Godda plant in Jharkhand, which supplies electricity to Bangladesh, was shut down due to a boiler fault on September 10.
US blocks visa for Palestinian president attending UN meeting
The United States has denied visas for a high-level Palestinian delegation, including President Mahmoud Abbas, to attend an annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations.
Houthis release video of Saudi F-15 jet they allegedly downed
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have released a video claiming to show a Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jet they allegedly downed using a locally made air-to-air missile.
Long-standing myth about iconic Greek temple in Athens debunked
A mathematician from the University of Oxford has debunked a long-standing myth about the Parthenon, the iconic Greek temple overlooking Athens.
20 dead after bomb-damaged apartment building collapses in Gaza
A bomb-damaged apartment building in Gaza City collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people, including five children, and injuring 14 others.
US issues level-3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia
The United States has issued a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory for Saudi Arabia.
Meghan Markle's number leaked from school's WhatsApp group
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently fell victim to a security scare after her personal mobile number was leaked from a school parents' WhatsApp group.
Pakistan considering 'smart lockdown' to reduce fuel consumption
Pakistan is considering a "smart lockdown" and other austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption after petrol and high-speed diesel prices were hiked.
UAE abruptly cancels visas of over 4,000 Bangladeshis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has canceled the visas of over 4,000 Bangladeshis with no explanation as to why they can no longer go back to their jobs and businesses, the Daily Star reported.
Yemen's Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi F-15 jet
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed that they have shot down a Saudi fighter jet using a locally made munition.
Saudi cancels oil shipments to Europe after key pipeline hit
Saudi Arabia has cut its oil shipments to Europe after drone attacks damaged its key export pipeline to the Red Sea.
Saudi draws 'red line' after Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca
Saudi Arabia's air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca, preventing it from entering restricted airspace over the holy city, on Tuesday.
US House advances Russia bill allowing 100% tariffs on India
The United States House of Representatives has advanced a bill that could give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other major importers of Russian oil and gas.
Helicopter crashes between two buildings in Los Angeles, killing 3
A news station helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings in Chatsworth, a suburb of Los Angeles, on Tuesday night, leaving at least three people dead and one other injured.
In first, Saudi activates Mecca warning system amid Houthi threat
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense issued alerts on Tuesday, warning of a "potential danger" in Jeddah, the holy city of Mecca and Taif, amid escalating clashes between Saudi and Yemen's Houthis, which have carried out a series of missile and drone attacks on the kingdom's cities and infrastructure in recent days.
Singapore auctions luxury goods from $2.4B money-laundering case
Singapore is now left with a trove of luxury items after one of the largest money laundering busts in history.
Singapore offering cash rewards to promote reading?
In an innovative move, Singapore has launched a five-year national campaign aimed at promoting reading among its citizens.
Saudi turns to Israel for help to fight Houthis
Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking assistance from Israel in its fight against Houthi militants who have seized several strategically located islands along the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Tropical warming linked to increased Antarctic ice mass, study finds
Between 2021 and 2023, the East Antarctic ice sheet gained a staggering 695 billion tons of ice due to extreme warming in the western Pacific and eastern Indian Ocean.
Uganda rejoins Prince Harry's Invictus Games after Charles's intervention
Uganda has reversed its decision to withdraw from Prince Harry's Invictus Games, following a conversation between military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and King Charles III's principal private secretary Clive Alderton.
Why did Prince Harry-Meghan pull out children from UK school?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are set to undergo a review of their publicly funded security after they pulled out their children from a UK school over growing worries.
China introduces strict travel restrictions, limits citizens' overseas trips
China has introduced stringent new travel restrictions, giving the government more control over its citizens.