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Women and girls account for 25 per cent of civilian war deaths

The share of women and girls killed in civilian conflict has doubled since 2021 as global military spending reaches record levels.

Jordan strikes Syria in retaliation for Karak church funeral shooting

The retaliatory strike follows a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church where nine people were killed and dozens injured.

Pope Leo to proceed with South American tour after lung cancer surgery

The 71-year-old pontiff, who holds Peruvian citizenship, will visit the country where he served as a missionary starting in 1985.

Neil Young sues Trump committee over use of song in US rallies

The musician seeks an injunction and damages, claiming the unauthorized use of his music has harmed his personal brand and reputation.

Pakistan grants Rs11.047 trillion in tax exemptions over five years

The government is now drafting a new policy to provide relief to low-income households struggling with high liquefied petroleum gas prices.

Jordan launches Syrian airstrikes following Greek Orthodox church attack in Karak

The military operation follows a deadly attack on a minority Christian community, prompting a three-day national mourning period.

Israeli forces detain international delegation including British MPs at Jordan border

The group was barred from entering the West Bank to participate in a congress organized by Progressive International and Birzeit University.

Iran and Makkah Defence Alliance members meet in Tehran to discuss regional peace

The meeting follows an emergency session in Riyadh and comes as Pakistan and Turkiye began formal processes to ratify the defense agreement.

US judge dismisses film school fraud lawsuit and fines AI-using lawyer

The ruling follows a whistleblower complaint alleging the school used inflated job stats to secure federal student loans.

US judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey

The ruling mandates back pay for the prosecutor, who previously handled high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru despite recent lung surgery

The 71-year-old pontiff will travel 31,000 km to deliver 36 speeches following a procedure to remove a cancerous lobe of his right lung.

Netanyahu pressures military for Iran strikes as opposition gains ground in Israel

The Israeli Prime Minister faces a potential loss of parliamentary seats while attempting to secure a renewed military offensive against Tehran.

China and Afghanistan resume direct freight train services via new rail link

The 20-day journey from Shandong Province to Hairatan port will travel through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before entering Afghanistan via Termez.

China's STAR50 AI index loses $480 billion in market value

The sharp decline in tech valuations follows a period of extreme overvaluation, raising concerns about the sustainability of China's capital markets.

China's Communist Party begins four-day plenary session in Beijing

The closed-door meeting aims to tighten discipline and press officials to implement orders while addressing corruption and governing capacity.

Lahore ranks second among world's most polluted major cities

The city recorded an Air Quality Index of 199 as fine particulate matter levels remain high across the Punjab province.

Kundi meets federal minister to discuss heritage and cultural preservation

The talks focused on protecting archaeological sites and promoting regional cultural links to boost international tourism and provincial identity.

Pakistan pays $16 billion in foreign loan interest over four years

The country's total external debt stands at around $107 billion, with 80 percent of that debt coming from multilateral and bilateral lenders.

Pakistan and France host dialogue on Arctic and Himalayan glacier risks

The dialogue addressed how glacier loss impacts Pakistan’s water, food, and energy security while calling for international climate financing.

FBR orders textile units to install video surveillance by November 2026

The new mandate requires real-time data transmission to the tax authority to monitor the processing of loose and non-bale fibers.

Pakistan prepares policy to shield low-income homes from rising LPG costs

The government aims to secure alternative supplies from Oman and Saudi Arabia as Qatar suspends 900 million cubic feet of daily gas.

Journalists and civil society form alliance to protect freedom of expression

Speakers highlighted that censorship, legal harassment, and economic insecurity are undermining independent journalism across the country.

Brent crude futures drop $2 as regional tensions impact oil markets

The price drop follows a week where Brent crude finished up 6% and WTI ended 2.3% higher.

Antarctic water channel named after BBC News journalist Jonathan Amos