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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has prohibited further solitary confinement of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.

The United States military has launched fresh strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked an unusual consensus in US politics: a growing opposition to the massive data centers that power this technology.

The USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying nearly 5,000 United States sailors and Marines on board, is set to dock at Thailand's resort city of Pattaya.

Meghan Markle's return to the UK may pose challenges in finding household staff, as per Page Six.

A tribal initiation ceremony in South Africa has left 43 teenage boys dead this year.

The official social media handle of the Pakistan Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Tuesday shared a cropped photograph of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under the June Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Japan is grappling with a bear crisis as the number of human-bear encounters has skyrocketed.

At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The attacks also targeted the wider region, including a depot of the state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia.

A green-painted house in Nepal's Nuwakot district has become a symbol of resilience after surviving a devastating flood.

United States Vice President JD Vance has warned Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed against dragging his wife into their political feud.

Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their unbeaten streak in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a nine-run victory over Trinbago Knight Riders.

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has once again left cricket fans in awe with an incredible one-handed catch during the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Russia has reportedly offered to sell five additional units of its long-range surface-to-air missile system, the S-400 Triumf, to India.

During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen trying to have a brief interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Nepal is staring at a massive reconstruction bill of up to $5 billion after devastating floods hit the country.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that 12 people were killed in Russian overnight attacks, including an Indian citizen.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has signed a deal with Adelaide Strikers for the 2026/27 Big Bash League (BBL) season, according to 7Cricket's Tom Morris.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message against terrorism at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

A 19-member team of Indian DNA experts has been deployed in Nepal to identify victims of the recent flash floods, HT reported exclusively.

Rescue operations in Nepal's Nuwakot district have unearthed at least 23 bodies from a single house in the Betrawati area.

A woman stabbed two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday afternoon, killing one and critically injuring another.

The United States government has proposed to end work permits for certain spouses of H-1B visa holders.

Argentina great Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football,

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, announced his retirement from international football.

Manchester City have initiated direct negotiations with Chelsea over the transfer of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, Sky Sports reported.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, the former world number three, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat 10th seed Arthur Fils in the first round of the US Open.

Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend, recently announced his retirement from international football.

In a major shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released seven players from its Test squad.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka started her US Open title defense on a strong note, defeating Camila Osorio in straight sets.

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has announced his retirement from international football.

Zimbabwe narrowly escaped a major upset against Namibia in the ongoing T20I tri-series.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan.

India has signed a long-term uranium supply deal with Uzbekistan as part of its global hunt for critical minerals and rare earths.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Indian prodigy, made history by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy.

Seasoned Indian batter Mayank Agarwal has signed a short-term deal with Durham. He will be available for the last four matches of this season's County Championship.

The arrival of the United States Navy aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, at Laem Chabang Port near Pattaya, Thailand, has led to heightened security measures in the region and ramped-up checks on suspected prostitution.

A stranger's timely warning may have helped save over 370 students and teachers at the Uttargaya Public School in Betrawati, Nepal, from the massive flood.

Mitchell Santner's exceptional bowling performance helped Edinburgh Castle Rockers beat Dublin Guardians by four wickets in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) match at Sportpark Westvliet.

South Zone captain Tilak Varma brought up his eighth First-Class century in the ongoing Duleep Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru.

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old teacher and mother from Australia, was attacked by a four-meter great white shark while swimming at Coogee Beach in Sydney on June 13.

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has questioned the credibility of Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury, suggesting the Pakistan opener may have been faking it.

Kaupo Rosin, the Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS), has predicted that any political change in Russia would be sudden and unexpected.

Stan Wawrinka, the 41-year-old Swiss tennis star, had received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2026 US Open.

In a shocking incident, a woman from Kottayam, Kerala, has been arrested in connection with the murder of her two friends in the United States on August 28.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has virtually run out of legal options to appeal her conviction.

Russian missile strikes have destroyed a printing press in Kyiv, Ukraine, just days before the new school year begins.

Joe Root has become the most successful England Test captain against Asian teams after leading his side to a 194-run victory over Pakistan at Lord's.

Gold and silver prices have witnessed a sharp decline of up to 2% in early deals on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today. The fall comes amid profit-taking and weak global cues.