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Iran will immediately reciprocate if the United ​States returns to its commitments under an interim deal ‌signed in June, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday. He made his comments at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek after the first ​exchange of direct attacks in the US-Iran conflict since late ​July, with the US striking Larak Island and Iran ⁠then launching attacks on two US air bases in ​Jordan. “I am stating clearly that if the US returns to its ​commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately reciprocate,” Pezeshkian was quoted as saying by…

At least 11 people, including eight children, were killed after a powerful explosion at a firecracker factory in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state, authorities said. The blast caused extensive damage in the surrounding area, with several nearby houses collapsing and trapping residents beneath the rubble. Five other people were injured and remain under treatment at a hospital. The explosion occurred on Monday at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh. The force of the blast damaged nearby structures and caused several houses close to the factory to collapse, according to local authorities and media reports. Police said most…

US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons in the ongoing war against Iran, saying there is no reason for such an attack. Trump made the remarks while responding to a journalist’s question, which he dismissed as “stupid,” arguing that Iran had already been completely defeated and questioning why the United States would need to use nuclear weapons. Trump said the United States has no reason to launch a nuclear attack against Iran. “Iran has been completely defeated, why should I use nuclear weapons?” Trump said, reiterating his position that the conflict does not warrant the use of…

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has crossed 1,000, while thousands of people remain missing as rescue teams battle unstable terrain, deep mud and destroyed infrastructure across the Himalayan disaster zone. Nepal’s disaster agency said 987 people had died and 3,916 were missing, including 583 foreigners. China reported 16 deaths and 546 missing people, including 261 foreigners, in its latest update. The first 72 hours after a disaster are considered critical for rescue operations, and hopes of finding thousands of missing people alive are now fading. Despite the passage of time, rescue teams continue searching through…

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the national cricket team’s selection committee, according to sources. Sources said Misbah submitted his resignation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) amid turmoil in the national team following its poor performance on the England tour. According to sources, Misbah decided to step down after he was not consulted over the players sent to England. The resignation comes as the Pakistan team faces major changes following a disappointing Test series against England. Sources said seven players were sent back to Pakistan following the team’s poor performance on the tour. The players sent back reportedly…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned against using water as a political weapon, saying water is the lifeline of the region and must not be used to exert political pressure. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State meeting, the prime minister said global agreements must be implemented fully and in accordance with their spirit and letter. “Using water as a weapon for political objectives or pressure is unacceptable,” Shehbaz Sharif said, stressing that water was essential for the survival and future of generations across the region. His remarks come amid continuing tensions between Pakistan and India over the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined the heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states in signing the declaration at the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek. The signing ceremony brought together leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, while Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2026-27. Prime Minister Sharif was present at the signing ceremony, where the heads of SCO member countries formally signed the declaration of the summit. The PM also signed the declaration…

A powerful monsoon spell has brought the twin cities to a standstill, with more than 128mm of rain recorded and the water level in Nullah Leh rising to a dangerous 30 feet. Low-lying areas have been inundated, water has entered homes and shops, and roads have turned into ponds, causing hours-long traffic jams. Rescue teams have responded to multiple emergencies, while citizens continue to face difficulties over drainage and waterlogging. The water level in Nullah Leh rose to 30 feet following torrential rain, prompting authorities to sound warning sirens in adjoining areas. The rising water also led to the closure of…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed on Monday the Adiala Jail authorities not to keep PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in solitary confinement. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro announced the verdict while disposing of petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in jail. Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan had approached the court against the alleged solitary confinement of the PTI founder, while Mubashara Khawar Maneka filed a petition concerning Bushra Bibi. The court directed the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to ensure that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi are not kept in solitary…

Pakistani actor Sohail Sameer has issued a detailed apology over controversial scenes from his short film Doosri Aurat after an old clip from the project recently went viral on social media. In his statement, the actor explained that the footage was part of a project made around 10 years ago and said he never expected something from his past to resurface on social media in such a manner. Sohail acknowledged that he should not have created, or at least participated in, content of that nature. The actor said the incident made him reflect on how he would feel if similar material involving…