Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong
LONDON: Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his “doubters” wrong as he sought to quell a growing threat to his leadership following disastrous…
Musk, Apple’s Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump
WASHINGTON/BEIJING/NEW YORK: Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook, GE Aerospace’s Larry Culp and Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg will join US President Donald Trump on his visit to China this week, a White…
Peshawar court acquits 74 PTI activists in May 2023 violence case
PESHAWAR: As many as 74 PTI activists have been acquitted in a case regarding violence on May 10, 2023, which led to the deaths of two people. Additional sessions judge…
Adaptive deterrence urged to counter India’s hostile posture
• Experts say New Delhi aims to normalise limited warfare under nuclear risks• Predict future conflicts will focus on cyber, hybrid and narrative strategies ISLAMABAD: Leading strategic affairs experts cautioned…
Govt dusts off oil refining policy as Hormuz disruptions bite
• Petroleum minister says removing bottlenecks crucial to implementing long-delayed policy; terms local refineries ‘critical national assets’• Officials argue upgrades are in line with IMF’s ‘resilience and sustainability’ objectives, will…
Victory in Bunyanum Marsoos: Punjab Assembly holds special session
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly held a special session on Monday to commemorate the first anniversary of Pakistan’s victory in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, passing a unanimous resolution in honour of the…
Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat over Bannu attack
ISLAMABAD: The Afghan Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and handed over a strong demarche over the cowardly vehicle-borne IED attack carried out…
Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal
NEW YORK: Gold fell 1percent on Monday, as elevated oil prices stoked worries over inflation and prolonged high interest rates, while peace talks between the United States and Iran remained…
NATO never more important than today: Canada FM
BRUSSELS: The “resilient” NATO alliance can weather criticism from US President Donald Trump and remains crucial to underpinning Western security in the face of Russia, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand…
Macron announces 23bn euros of investment at Africa summit
NAIROBI: French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros (USD27 billion) of investment for Africa during a major summit on the future of the continent hosted by Kenya on Monday.…