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Philippines reviews school safety after rare school shooting kills three studentsPublished on: June 23, 2026 3:45 PM

Manila, June 23 -- Philippines authorities are reassessing school safety protocols and emergency preparedness following a rare and deadly school shooting that left three students dead and 20 others in... Read More


UAE launches first passenger rail service, cutting Abu Dhabi-Fujairah travel time to 105 minutesPublished on: June 23, 2026 3:30 PM

Dubai, June 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially launched its first passenger rail service, marking a major milestone in the country's transport infrastructure and inter-emirate connect... Read More


National Assembly approves Budget 2026-27Published on: June 23, 2026 3:14 PM

Islamabad, June 23 -- The National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 after deliberations during a session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Lawmakers endorsed t... Read More


Heatwave scorches France and Italy as temperatures approach record highsPublished on: June 23, 2026 2:59 PM

Paris, June 23 -- Millions of people across France and Italy are enduring an intense heatwave as temperatures climb toward record levels, prompting health alerts, service disruptions and renewed conce... Read More


Dar says Israel's Lebanon attacks delayed US-Iran talksPublished on: June 23, 2026 2:45 PM

Islamabad, June 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that recent US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland could have begun earlier had they not been disrupted by Israel's mil... Read More


The Tide Continues To Rise - ABHI Microfinance BankPublished on: June 23, 2026 1:56 PM

Pakistan, June 23 -- ABHI Microfinance Bank entered 2026 with a clear focus on financial recovery, balance sheet strengthening, sustainable growth, and the gradual build-up of a more digitally enabled... Read More


Five Eyes warns AI could outpace cybersecurity threats within monthsPublished on: June 23, 2026 1:30 PM

London, June 23 -- The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that rapid advances in AI could outpace existing cybersecurity measures within months, raising concerns about increased risks from AI-... Read More


Sohai Ali Abro responds to divorce rumoursPublished on: June 23, 2026 1:16 PM

Karachi, June 23 -- Pakistani actor Sohai Ali Abro has responded to circulating rumours about her alleged divorce, putting an end to speculation regarding her personal life. The actor, known for her ... Read More


Sania Saeed calls for representation of minorities in Pakistani dramasPublished on: June 23, 2026 1:01 PM

Karachi, June 23 -- Veteran Pakistani actor Sania Saeed has urged drama producers to include characters from different religions in television stories, saying that minority communities are an integral... Read More


Police hold union leaders responsible in Gul Plaza fire casePublished on: June 23, 2026 12:45 PM

Karachi, June 23 -- Police have held the union president of Gul Plaza and several others responsible for the devastating fire incident at the commercial complex, according to the investigation report ... Read More