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News Desk CANBERRA: Australia has announced it will close its embassy in Afghanistan, citing the Taliban regime’s violent and undemocratic policies that have left the country increasingly isolated on the world stage. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said the embassy will cease operations after June 2026, and it will not accept any representatives, including diplomats or honorary consuls, appointed by the Taliban. According to Australian media, the government has refused to recognize the Taliban as legitimate representatives of the Afghan people. Officials have strongly condemned the regime’s human rights abuses and restrictions on dissent. The Refugee Council…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned that any US attack on Iran would trigger a war across the wider Middle East. His remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with US president Donald Trump issuing repeated threats against Iran. Speaking through state media, Khamenei said references by Trump to the movement of warplanes were intended to intimidate but would not frighten the Iranian people. “Trump keeps saying he has brought aircraft,” Khamenei said. “The Iranian nation will not be scared by such statements, nor will it be intimidated by these threats.” He added…

News Desk DUBAI: Pakistan’s Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, held a formal meeting with Dr Asif Nazrul, Adviser to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, in Dubai on Monday. The discussion marked a significant effort to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries in areas affecting both citizens and the wider diaspora. During the meeting, the officials explored opportunities to expand collaboration across multiple sectors, including education, health, tourism, and trade. Both sides emphasized the importance of creating frameworks that would facilitate knowledge exchange, investment, and sustainable partnerships, particularly in areas…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that any US attack on Iran would turn into a regional conflict, state media reported on Sunday, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The US has increased its naval presence in the Middle East after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened Iran with intervention if it did not agree to a nuclear deal or failed to stop the killing of protesters. “[Trump] regularly says that he brought ships,” Khamenei said. “The Iranian nation shall not be scared by these things. The Iranian people will not be stirred by these…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: International observers say the Adani scandal has deepened India’s global embarrassment and raised questions about governance, transparency, and accountability under the Modi administration. According to international media reports, the investigation into the Adani Group has highlighted serious concerns over bribery, fraud, and the close ties between India’s political leadership and corporate elites. Reports suggest that allegations of a $250 million bribe during a US investigation have further damaged India’s international image. India continues to face mounting criticism over corruption and corporate fraud, as the ongoing Adani case in the United States has emerged as a major…

He warned that the recent foiled child suicide bombing in Karachi and the Pasni case starkly exposed how vulnerable young minds are being systematically radicalized News Desk QUETTA: Federal ministers on Sunday strongly condemned the recent coordinated terrorist attacks in Balochistan, saying India was funding terrorism in Pakistan to undermine the country’s economy. Defence minister Khawaja Asif said India-backed terrorists were now exploiting women and children to advance their malicious objectives. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Sialkot, he said women had been used at two locations in the attacks carried out a day earlier. He said the…

News Desk ANKARA: Turkey has voiced concern that Israel is encouraging the United States to launch military strikes against Iran, while reaffirming its opposition to any new conflict or regional instability. Turkish Foreign Minister emphasized that peace and stability in Iran are crucial, noting that rising tensions could affect neighboring countries across the region. Commenting on recent demonstrations in Iran, the minister expressed regret over the loss of lives and called on all parties to exercise restraint and responsibility. The minister reiterated Turkey’s strong opposition to foreign interference in Iran and said issues in the region should be resolved through…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a landmark ruling curbing outdated, colonial-era language in police documents, declaring that a Station House Officer (SHO) is a public servant, not a master. Justice Salahuddin Panhwar authored the decision, which prohibits addressing SHOs as “Bakhidmat Janab” in official complaints. The court ruled that anyone lodging an FIR will now be termed an “informant” rather than a complainant, while the term “faryaadi” is also banned, as it implies seeking mercy instead of asserting one’s rights. The judgment came after a delayed FIR was filed at Tando Ghulam Ali police station,…

News Desk PRETORIA: South Africa has declared an Israeli diplomat persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours. The South African Foreign Ministry identified Ariel Sedman, the chargé d’affaires at Israel’s embassy, as the official concerned. The ministry said Sedman had breached diplomatic norms and conducted a social media campaign deemed insulting to the South African president. Authorities have called on Israel to ensure adherence to diplomatic protocols in the future. The decision marks a rare diplomatic rebuke and underscores rising tensions between Pretoria and Tel Aviv, with officials stressing the importance of mutual respect…

News Desk KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has formally replied to the provincial government’s request for an inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy. Citing the Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act 2017, the court noted that the government has the authority to conduct its own investigation, while the Supreme Court has already set standards for judicial inquiries. The High Court clarified that a judicial commission composed of former judges or legal experts does not require consultation with the Chief Justice. The response follows a formal letter sent by the Sindh government recommending that a serving High Court judge oversee the inquiry…