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A US Navy F-35C fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore in central California on Wednesday evening, the Navy confirmed in a statement. The pilot ejected safely, and no other injuries were reported. The crash occurred at approximately 6:30pm local time in flat, open farmland about 40 miles (64 kilometres) southwest of Fresno, the statement added. A video aired by CNN affiliate KFSN showed large plumes of black smoke and fire billowing from the crash site, which was located in the vicinity of the airbase. Emergency services, including a local EMS crew and units from Cal Fire, responded…

Actors Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have once again stirred speculation about a possible romantic connection after being spotted together in Vermont, where the Knives Out actress reportedly hosted the Mission: Impossible star during a quiet retreat. According to People magazine, the duo—rumoured to have grown close since February this year—were seen enjoying each other’s company during their recent visit to the northeastern U.S. state. “Ana loves Vermont. It’s her place to rest and recharge,” a source told the outlet. “She was excited to host Tom and show him around. She took him to all her favorite spots.” The pair also stopped by the popular…

Pakistan and the United States have successfully concluded a significant trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs, enhancing market access, and fostering bilateral economic cooperation, officials confirmed on Thursday. The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The meeting was also attended by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The development was earlier confirmed by US President Donald Trump in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he stated that the agreement marked the beginning of a new phase in US-Pakistan economic relations. “We have…

A legal row has erupted in the Pakistani entertainment industry after actress Alizeh Shah served a defamation notice to fellow actress Minsa Malik, accusing her of character assassination, spreading false allegations and attempting to damage her public image. In a legal notice, Alizeh Shah has demanded a public apology from Minsa Malik within 48 hours, alleging that Malik made “false, baseless, and malicious” claims that have damaged her public reputation and mental wellbeing. The actress also shared photographs of the legal notice on her verified Instagram account, confirming legal action had been initiated. The notice further claims that Malik attempted…

Pakistan on Thursday successfully launched a state-of-the-art remote sensing satellite into orbit from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The launch took place at 7:38am Pakistan Standard Time, in the presence of senior officials from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). The event was broadcast live from SUPARCO’s headquarters in Karachi, underscoring the national significance of the occasion. According to officials, the satellite is equipped with advanced electro-optical and hyperspectral sensors capable of providing real-time data for a range of applications including disaster prediction, agricultural assessment, environmental monitoring, and urban development. “This is a landmark achievement in Pakistan’s space…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday announced that Canada will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September, joining the United Kingdom and France in pushing for a two-state solution amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Carney said the recognition would be conditional on democratic reforms by the Palestinian Authority, including the holding of national elections that exclude the participation of Hamas. “The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable and it is rapidly deteriorating,” the Canadian premier said, referencing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. “The prospect of…

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration has finalized a trade agreement with Pakistan, which includes plans for joint development of the country’s “massive” oil reserves. “We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership. Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling Oil to India some day!,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. While specific details of the Pakistan deal were not immediately released, Trump said the White House is actively engaged in trade discussions with several countries, including South Korea. He confirmed a meeting with…

Pakistan’s campaign in the World Junior Team Squash Championship came to an end following a 2–0 defeat inflicted by England in the quarter-finals. In the opening match of the knockout round, Dylan Roberts secured victory for England by defeating Pakistan’s Anas Ali Shah in straight games: 11–7, 11–6, 11–5. In the second tie, Alexander Broadbridge overcame Abdullah Nawaz with a 3–0 scoreline, winning 14–12, 11–2, 11–9. With this result, Pakistan have been eliminated from the title race. The national team will now compete in the classification play-offs for positions five to eight, where they are scheduled to face the Czech…

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan increased by 38.68 per cent during the fiscal year 2024–25, compared to the previous year, according to official data shared by Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq. In a message posted on social media, Sadiq cited figures from the State Bank of Pakistan showing that total exports to Afghanistan rose from US$558.032 million in 2023–24 to US$773.892 million in 2024–25. During June 2025, exports amounted to US$50.23 million, reflecting an 8 per cent increase compared to US$46.405 million in June 2024. Meanwhile, imports from Afghanistan also registered a significant increase, rising by 116.53 per cent to…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a powerful testament to operational excellence and commitment to national energy reliability, the Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, operated by Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy Pvt. Limited, has successfully completed its annual capacity test (ACT), achieving an output that exceeded its allocated capacity. The plant demonstrated remarkable technical performance by generating 1252.03 MW—well above the assigned benchmark of 1243.517 MW—during a rigorous six-hour continuous full-load test conducted this week. Focal person sahiwal coal power plant This milestone underscores the plant’s position as one of Pakistan’s most efficient and dependable energy assets. Since its commissioning for commercial…