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United States Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A Baker has stated that relations between Pakistan and the United States are currently at their highest level in history. Speaking at a ceremony marking 250 years of American independence in Islamabad, she said that Pakistan has gained significant importance on the global stage. She said that President Donald Trump maintains regular contact with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The US envoy stated that Pakistan has come into sharper focus internationally due to its mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.

Henry Nicholls struck an unbeaten century as New Zealand moved into a commanding position against England on the third day of the second Test at The Oval on Friday. New Zealand closed on 252 for three in their second innings, holding an overall lead of 352 runs, with Nicholls unbeaten on 119. Seeking to level the three-match series after a 115-run defeat in the first Test at Lord’s, New Zealand recovered from 28 for two through a decisive third-wicket partnership between Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra. The pair added 161 runs in 33 overs before Ravindra was trapped lbw by Jacob…

Deeply rooted in a millennium of dragon boat lore, this year’s Hangzhou Xixi Dragon Boat Cultural Festival seamlessly blends exhilarating races with water performances and cultural activities. Opening day on Friday featured a series of distinctive events, starting with seven teams battling it out on a 700-meter course. Next came the highly anticipated Xixi International Dragon Boat Race, where ten elite teams took to the water, bringing together Chinese athletes and international enthusiasts from 20 countries, including Russia, the US, Nigeria, the UK, and Malaysia. The 1,500-meter racecourse, which winds through the Xixi Wetland and is run to international standards,…

China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sun Lei, called on the international community to unite and take stronger humanitarian action on Friday, warning that growing global crises are outpacing available resources. During a general debate on humanitarian affairs, Sun said the world is facing an increasingly severe humanitarian situation, with armed conflicts causing widespread casualties and displacement, while climate change and natural disasters are worsening the hardships faced by vulnerable populations. He said the widening gap between humanitarian needs and available resources requires an urgent and coordinated international response. Sun urged all parties to uphold the fundamental humanitarian…

Pakistan has formally urged the United Nations Security Council to take notice of what it calls India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that New Delhi’s recent actions could jeopardise Pakistan’s water security and heighten regional tensions. A letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was delivered to the President of the UN Security Council by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. The communication outlines Pakistan’s concerns over alleged treaty breaches and calls for urgent international attention. In the letter, Dar warned that India’s actions pose serious risks to Pakistan’s water security,…

The foreign ministers of eight Arab-Islamic countries, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned the continued and escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including recent attacks on two mosques north of Ramallah. In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, the ministers denounced attacks on the Grand Mosque in the village of Jiljilya and Al-Farouq Mosque in the village of Mazar’a al-Nubani. The ministers said the attacks represented a blatant violation of the sanctity of religious sites and places…

Chief of Defence Staff of the Republic of Ghana Lieutenant General William Agyapong called on Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, said the Inter-Services Public Relations in a statement on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both sides resolved to enhance military-to-military relations, specifically focusing on joint training, counter-terrorism, and defence production, the statement added. The visiting dignitary highly commended the Pakistan Armed Forces for their professionalism and role…

LOS ANGELES: Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Tournament co-hosts Canada had lost all six of their previous matches at the World Cup, at the 1986 and 2022 finals, but brought that run of losses to a halt in spectacular fashion at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium. With Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney — wearing a replica Canada shirt — among a fired-up crowd, Jesse Marsch’s side ran riot to secure a win that leaves them needing only a point against…

Israel’s military said it continues to carry out strikes against Hezbollah members and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, even as a recently signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding calls for a halt to hostilities in the region. In a statement, the Israeli military said it had conducted multiple air and ground attacks overnight, targeting what it described as Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. It said the operations were in response to “repeated violations of the ceasefire” by the militant group. The developments come amid heightened regional sensitivity following diplomatic efforts led by Washington and Tehran to de-escalate broader Middle East tensions. Casualties…

US President Donald Trump has described the memorandum of understanding with Iran as being close to Tehran’s “unconditional surrender,” claiming the United States completely defeated Iran militarily while choosing a limited agreement to avoid a wider global crisis. In a social media message and remarks reported by Axios, Trump said the war demonstrated American military superiority, but continuing the operation could have triggered a global economic shock by threatening the Strait of Hormuz and oil supplies. Trump said the United States had “completely defeated Iran militarily” and argued that the memorandum signed with Tehran was “probably an unconditional surrender.” The…