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WASHINGTON: The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has released the latest figures on the number of American soldiers killed and wounded in the Iran war. The Pentagon on Saturday updated its database of war casualties, registering more than 140 more wounded soldiers, while four soldiers who died in Iranian attacks in recent days were also re-listed. According to US media, a new category ‘Overseas Operations’ has been added to the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS), under which a record of soldiers killed and wounded in overseas operations has been kept since July 7. According to US media, if…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain with strong winds and thunderstorms in Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir today. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is likely in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas and other areas today, while drizzle or light rain is also likely in Karachi today. The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain and expressed the fear of flooding in rivers and canals in Dera Ghazi Khan and northeastern Balochistan.
A defense cooperation agreement has been signed between Kuwait and Pakistan and the Kuwaiti government has approved it. According to Arab media, the official approval was published in the Official Gazette today, under the approval decree No. 73 of 2026. According to the text of the agreement, the decree approves the agreement signed in Kuwait on June 11, 2023, the cooperation aims to strengthen defense relations. According to the text, the purpose is to establish a framework for cooperation in military training, education and armed forces in accordance with the laws and regulations of the two countries and their international…
Malaysia is set to make a landmark return to the Formula 1 spotlight after nearly a decade, with the world-famous Sepang International Circuit confirmed to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2–4 under a special one-off arrangement. The race replaces Bahrain’s scheduled event following regional disruptions, bringing F1 back to Malaysian soil for the first time since the Malaysian Grand Prix ended in 2017. Renowned for its high-speed layout, intense tropical heat, and unpredictable rain, Sepang has produced some of the sport’s most memorable battles. The event is expected to reignite local fan enthusiasm while showcasing Malaysia’s enduring…
LAHORE: The Meteorological Department has predicted rains with thunder for the next five days. Rains continue in various cities of Punjab including Lahore. Intermittent rains have also made the weather pleasant in the twin cities. The Meteorological Department has predicted intermittent rains with thunder next week. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of further decrease in temperature in Lahore city due to strong winds. The temperature in the city was currently recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, which is likely to go up to 32 degrees. Regarding the flooding of rivers and canals during heavy rains, the PDMA…
Damascus: A horrific collision between a passenger bus and a security forces vehicle in Syria has killed 35 people and injured many others. According to Al Jazeera, the accident occurred yesterday on the Damascus road connecting eastern Syria to the capital between Al-Sukhna and Palmyra. The report states that the collision of the passenger bus and the security forces bus caused a fire in both buses, resulting in a large number of deaths. Rescue workers cut the bodies of the affected buses and pulled out several passengers. As soon as the accident was reported, relevant authorities and rescue teams reached…
Ethiopian Officials say infrastructure development, diplomatic engagement, and expanded port partnerships remain central to advancing the country’s long-term economic and strategic interests. Media reports and statements from Ethiopian officials indicate that debate continues over the long-term geopolitical consequences of the country’s loss of direct Red Sea access following Eritrea’s independence in 1993. Some analysts argue that decisions taken during Ethiopia’s transitional period significantly reshaped the nation’s strategic position, while officials emphasize current efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, expand trade corridors, and improve port access through agreements with neighboring countries. Government representatives maintain that enhancing economic integration, infrastructure development, and peaceful…
NEW DELHI: The 36-day protest by the Indian youth party, the Cockroach Janta Party, over the paper leak issue has come to fruition and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post. Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared the text of his resignation on social media, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately accepted Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Text of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation My young colleagues, for more than 4 decades, I have been dedicated to students, teachers and education reform. I have always believed that a strong, comprehensive and far-sighted education system is the foundation of a strong nation.…
PARIS: A heatwave has forced 150,000 people to evacuate their homes as wildfires rage in southwestern France. French authorities have ordered a complete evacuation of the tourist resort of Cap Ferret, where 47,000 acres of forest have been ravaged and more than 100 homes have been damaged. French President Macron has ordered the army to help put out the fires, while a major fire near Madrid has prompted Spain to declare its first-ever state of emergency. More than 43 homes have also been destroyed in the fire in Spain, according to media reports. 19,000 people have been ordered to evacuate…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department, the weather forecaster, has forecast more rain tonight and tomorrow morning, urban flooding in several cities and flooding of rivers and streams in Dera Ghazi Khan. Most of the upper parts of the country will remain partly cloudy. However, there is a possibility of rain with strong winds and thunderstorms in Sindh, Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. During this, heavy rain is expected at a few places in lower Sindh, northeast Balochistan and northeast Punjab. Saturday Weather: Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Sindh, northeast/south Punjab, lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,…