Lindsey Graham, influential US Senate hawk on Iran, dies at 71
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and leading foreign-policy hawk on Iran, has died aged 71 after a brief and sudden illness, his office says.
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Afghan Taliban minister says Indians and Afghans share the same DNA
Afghan Taliban Agriculture Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari has said Indians and Afghans "share the same DNA", describing India as feeling "like our own country" during a visit to New Delhi aimed at strengthening trade and economic cooperation.
U.S. charges Bishnoi, Goldy Brar for Nijjar assassination
The US has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, imprisoned in India, and Goldy Brar with directing the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. 37 defendants charged, 24 arrested. The charges renew scrutiny of India-linked transnational repression.
Argentina survive Egypt scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after trailing 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Goals in the 79th, 83rd and 90th minutes completed a stunning comeback. Messi and Argentina are in the quarter-finals.
Pakistan quietly begins mediating between Libya’s rival factions, reports Reuters
Pakistan has quietly begun mediating between Libya's rival factions, Reuters reports, with the US fully aware and involved. A proposed 36-month Libya Reunification Plan is being discussed. Pakistan's Libya role follows its central role in the US-Iran Islamabad MOU.
Pakistan army holds Afghan Taliban directly responsible for Indian terror proxies, warns on water treaty and Kashmir
Pakistan's Corps Commanders' Conference held the Afghan Taliban directly responsible for Indian-sponsored terror groups attacking Pakistan from Afghan soil. Reaffirmed Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, warned on Indus Waters Treaty and declared Kashmir Pakistan's jugular vein. Field Marshal Munir presides.
Trump called FIFA to reverse Balogun’s red card suspension
Trump called FIFA President Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. FIFA complied, clearing the US top scorer to play against Belgium. Belgium called it "astonishing."
Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals
Norway stunned Brazil 2-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with goals in the 79th and 90th minutes. Norway dominated with 67% possession. Haaland and Odegaard starred. Brazil are out.
Pakistan performs first CAR T-cell therapy in historic medical breakthrough
Pakistan has performed its first-ever CAR T-cell therapy at the Armed Forces Bone Marrow Transplant Centre, with a 21-year-old patient making a full recovery. Pakistan joins the ranks of countries offering this cutting-edge cancer treatment.
Political storm in India over Pakistan war deaths as Congress seeks Rajnath Singh’s resignation
India's opposition has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, accusing it of concealing military casualties from the 2025 war with Pakistan and demanding Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's resignation.
