Ali Bilal, an Afghan bodybuilding star, has won the title at the prestigious “New York Pro” competition in the United States. Bilal delivered an outstanding performance, defeating several top competitors — including Edvan Palmeira of Brazil — to claim the championship title for the second time. In the competition, Bilal secured first place, Palmeira finished More
The foreign ministers of Russia and Saudi Arabia have emphasized the importance of ensuring free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, preventing further escalation of tensions, and continuing diplomatic efforts to normalize relations between Iran and Arab countries. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud called for preventing More
Leaders of Southeast Asian countries have gathered at a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Philippines to discuss the impact of the Iran–US war and rising fuel prices across the region. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., speaking at the opening of the summit, said the conflict involving the United States More
At least five people died in a fire at a fairground in the southeastern Mexican city of Villahermosa on Thursday, authorities said, after a massive blaze broke out during a concert attended by thousands of people. Civil Protection officials said the fire erupted early Thursday morning and has since been brought under control. Authorities said More
Four people, including a woman and a child, were killed and 26 others injured after a passenger coach fell into a ravine in the Jhal Magsi area of Balochistan, police said. According to police, the coach was travelling from Kharan to Larkana on Thursday when the driver lost control of the vehicle due to speeding. More
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, referring to ongoing economic and political challenges, has said the country has entered a phase of “profound transformation,” urging citizens and businesses to remain patient as the government pushes ahead with wide-ranging reforms. Speaking at an economic conference in North Rhine–Westphalia, Merz said Germany is facing a dual challenge driven by More
Afghan spin sensation Rashid Khan has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in both the ICC Men’s ODI and T20I Bowling Rankings, according to the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council. In the updated ODI rankings, Rashid leads the bowling charts with 705 rating points, while he also sits atop the T20I bowling rankings More
Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has announced that the country’s ports are fully capable of providing maritime services to commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and regional waters. According to Tasnim News Agency, the PMO issued an official message addressed to captains of commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding More
The United States will close its consulate in Peshawar due to security concerns, a media report said on Wednesday. Reuters, citing a statement from the US State Department, reported that the consulate will be shut over concerns about the security of US diplomats. The US Embassy in Islamabad will handle all diplomatic engagement with Khyber More
The Afghanistan Human Rights Organization says it has launched efforts to seek justice for victims of Pakistan’s attacks and is urging Afghans to register their complaints regarding these attacks with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) through a dedicated online link. According to reports, during the past more than two More
