The United Kingdom (UK) is expected to recognise the State of Palestine today (Sunday), following Israel’s failure to meet conditions set out by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July, according to media reports. Starmer is set to make the announcement after concluding that the humanitarian situation has significantly deteriorated in recent weeks, The Guardian reported. More
Afghanistan thrashed the Maldives by 10-1 in their opening group-stage match in the 2026 AFC Futsal Asia Cup qualifiers in Indonesia. The national side faced the Maldives this afternoon as part of group H fixture and secured a resounding victory. Goals for Afghanistan were scored by Akbar Kazemi, Mohammad Muradi, Syed Hussain Muosavi, Farzad Mohammadi, More
Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the country will officially recognize a Palestinian state tomorrow (Sunday) ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting, a media report said on Saturday. Reuters, citing a statement from Portuguese Foreign Ministry, reported the decision would be implemented on Sunday. It said Portugal would recognize Palestine, as previously indicated More
Five people have been killed and five others injured in an explosion at a vehicle terminal near the Durand Line in Chaman, Balochistan, local sources confirmed. Initial reports had suggested the explosion targeted Afghan refugees. However, residents of Chaman and Spin Boldak clarified that the blast did not harm any refugees but instead affected local More
The United States on Thursday vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave. The draft received 14 votes in favour, with the US casting the sole veto—marking the sixth More
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that major European nations are likely to reimpose international sanctions on Iran by the end of the month. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 on Thursday, Macron confirmed that the so-called “snapback” sanctions would be triggered, stating that Iran’s efforts to avoid them were “not serious,” according to More
Three police officers have been killed and two others critically wounded in a shooting incident in the US state of Pennsylvania, according to a media report on Thursday. Reuters quoted officials as saying that the confrontation took place on Wednesday in Codorus Township, York County, in southeastern Pennsylvania. The officers were reportedly shot during an More
Qatar has condemned Israel’s ground offensive aimed at seizing the Gaza Strip, describing it as a continuation of genocidal war against the Palestinian people and a violation of international law. Doha said Israel was pursuing systematic plans to undermine prospects for peace in the region. According to reports, Israeli air and ground attacks on Gaza More
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), a media report said on Tuesday. Shehbaz Sharif is likely to hold a meeting with United States President Donald Trump on September 25, Geo News reported, citing sources. Quoting insiders, the report More
Doha will host an ‘extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit’ on Monday to discuss recent regional development and a draft resolution on Israel’s attack on Qatar. “The summit will discuss a draft resolution on the Israeli attack on the State of Qatar, submitted by the preparatory meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, which will be held tomorrow More
