Israel’s Lebanon Strikes in the Iran War Israel’s new wave of strikes on Lebanon has dragged the already burning Iran War into even darker territory. Beirut’s skies lit up overnight as jets hammered Hezbollah-linked areas, while people on both sides of the border hid in shelters, fearing what comes next. Israel Targets Hezbollah After Rocket…
Introduction President Trump and the UK Prime Minister held a high‑level phone call on 17 February 2026 to review some of the world’s most urgent crises. During the call, they discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine, the humanitarian emergency in Gaza, and ongoing talks about Iran’s nuclear programme, with both leaders stressing the need for peace…
India vs Pakistan: The Hottest Ticket in Cricket at T20 World Cup 2026 The India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash has become the hottest ticket in cricket and is sending fans into full World Cup fever across South Asia. Pakistan’s decision to play India in the tournament has turned this group-stage game into the most…
World Cup 2026: India Under-19 Pull Off Record Chase to Reach Final The semi-final of the World Cup 2026 between India Under-19 and Afghanistan Under-19 turned into a stunning showcase of batting, drama and nerves in Harare. India’s juniors chased a record 311 to win by 7 wickets and storm into the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup…
Oil Climbs as Trump Ramps Up Iran Threats, Pushing Prices Higher Oil climbs as Trump ramps up Iran threats, sending global crude benchmarks to their highest levels in around four months and reviving fears of fresh Middle East instability. As Washington hardens its tone toward Tehran, traders are quickly pricing in a higher risk of…
Gold Surges to Rs514,662 Per Tola: What Happened? According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, gold surges to Rs514,662 per tola after a fresh increase of Rs9,100 in a single day. The price of 10 grams of 24‑karat gold has also climbed to around Rs441,239, up by Rs7,802. On the global side,…
Gul Plaza Fire Karachi: Deadly Blaze Exposes Major Safety Failures Gul Plaza fire Karachi has become one of the deadliest fires the city has seen in years. At least 23 people, including a firefighter, lost their lives when a huge blaze tore through the busy shopping centre on MA Jinnah Road.The fire burned for more…
Introduction: Dollar inflows from exchangers dip Dollar inflows from exchangers in Pakistan have dropped by almost one-third in the first half of the current fiscal year. This fall has created concern among policymakers, bankers and traders because it affects liquidity in the formal banking system and raises questions about where these dollars are going. Banks…
5.6 magnitude quake jolts northern Japan – what happened? A 5.6 magnitude quake jolts northern Japan off the coast of Aomori prefecture in the early hours of Friday, but this time there is no tsunami alert and no damage has been reported. The earthquake came only weeks after a much stronger 7.5–7.6 magnitude quake shook…
National Rulebook for Artificial Intelligence: What Has the US Done? The United States has taken a major step toward a national rulebook for artificial intelligence. On 11 December 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order called “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.” The order aims to replace a patchwork of separate state AI…
