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In a disturbing reflection of persistent caste-based discrimination in India, 40 members of a tribal girl’s family in Odisha’s Raigad district reportedly shaved their heads as part of a ‘purification ritual’ after she married outside her caste. According to Indian media reports, the girl, belonging to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, defied her family’s opposition and married a Scheduled Caste (SC) youth from a nearby village. The union, though legally permissible, provoked social backlash in the community, leading to a symbolic and ritualistic act of repentance imposed on her family. Sources said the girl’s family and extended relatives were subjected…

China strongly condemns the U.S. attacks on Iran and bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday. The spokesperson made the remarks when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States carried out strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. U.S. actions seriously violated the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East, the spokesperson said. China calls on the parties to the conflict, Israel in particular, to reach a ceasefire as…

Canada became the latest side to seal a place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after thrashing the Bahamas by 10 wickets in the Americas Qualifier at the Maple Leaf North-West Ground on Saturday. The hosts maintained their unbeaten record in the tournament with a fifth consecutive win, comfortably chasing down a paltry target of 58 in just 5.3 overs. The result confirmed Canada’s qualification for the global tournament, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year. Opting to bowl first, Canada’s bowlers delivered a ruthless performance, dismissing the Bahamas for a mere 57 runs.…

The third “China-LAC: Close Friendship Obliterates the Distance” Short Video Contest, hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association, was officially launched on June 20. Centered on the theme “Development and Revitalization: A Shared Destiny,” the contest warmly invites short video creators from China, Latin America and the Caribbean to capture the beauty of mutual learning between civilizations and open a new chapter of friendship across the oceans through the lens of short videos. From now until July 31, participants can upload their videos to domestic and international social media platforms using the hashtag #BeyondBoundariesBond for a chance to win awards…

The Foreign Office on Saturday strongly rejected Indian media reports suggesting that Pakistan had sought a ceasefire following recent border hostilities, asserting that the country had only exercised its right to self-defence in response to Indian aggression. In a statement issued to address what it described as “false claims” attributed to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, the FO said, “We categorically reject claims that Pakistan sought a ceasefire following the Indian aggression.” The statement added that Senator Dar, in his interviews and public remarks, had clearly explained that “Pakistan responded decisively to Indian aggression in exercise of…

LAHORE : Today marks the 72nd birth anniversary of late Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan’s first female prime minister. To pay tribute to the martyred leader, cake-cutting ceremonies will be held at various locations across the city. These events will highlight her life, her services for democracy, and her ultimate sacrifice. The beloved daughter of former premier Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto was born on June 21, 1953, in Karachi. Her father affectionately called her “Pinky” during her childhood. She received her higher education from Harvard and Oxford universities, and accompanied her father on diplomatic visits to several countries. After her father’s…

Israel has claimed responsibility for a series of overnight strikes targeting missile storage facilities and critical infrastructure inside Iran, including an alleged attack on a nuclear site in the central city of Isfahan. According to reports carried by Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera, citing Iran’s Fars News Agency — which operates under the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps — loud explosions were heard in Isfahan early Friday, prompting the activation of the city’s air defence systems. The Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, Iran’s largest nuclear research complex, is located in the city. A deputy governor of Isfahan province confirmed that multiple locations —…

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, in a two-page letter, has warned of the executive’s control and influence over the court’s image and Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), respectively. “It is imperative that the Court’s image is not allowed to drift under the control or convenience of the executive which now appears to wield disproportionate influence over the affairs of the JCP ” Justice Shah wrote in the letter written prior to the June 19 session addressed to the JCP secretary. The letter is to be interpreted against the backdrop of JCP’s Thursday session, presided over by Chief Justice…

The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus in environmental samples collected from seven additional districts. According to a report issued by the Regional Polio Laboratory of the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Saturday, poliovirus was detected in sewage samples collected between May 8 and May 23 from Gwadar, Quetta, South Waziristan Lower, South Waziristan Upper, Rawalpindi, Larkana, and Mirpurkhas. In contrast, environmental samples from Lahore and Pishin tested negative for the virus, offering a rare glimmer of optimism amid ongoing surveillance efforts. Officials said a total of nine sewage samples were analysed as part of…

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has expressed keen anticipation ahead of the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), revealing his eagerness to dismiss top batters including Babar Azam, Steve Smith and David Warner. Speaking during a recent podcast interview, the 25-year-old left-arm pacer was asked which wicket among the three he would consider most valuable. In response, Afridi refused to single out any one batter. “For me, it’s all three,” he replied with a smile. “I wouldn’t pick just one because all of them are crucial wickets. They’re key players for their teams, and I’d love to…