In a recent report, Israeli cabinet members were briefed on intelligence findings that suggest a detailed Iranian plan aimed at destroying Israel. According to sources, the information was gathered during the ongoing war and points to a strategic effort by Iran to launch widespread attacks on Israeli population centers. Israeli television network i24’s reporter, Amichai […]
ICC rolls out major rule changes for men’s cricket across all formats
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a series of rule changes that will affect all three formats of men’s cricket — Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals. These updates aim to improve gameplay balance and fairness, especially for bowlers who have long complained about batting-friendly conditions. One of the key changes in One Day Internationals […]
Google tests AI-powered podcast-style answers in mobile search
Google is testing a new feature called Audio Overviews that brings podcast-style answers to mobile search results. The feature, currently available in English only in the US, uses artificial intelligence to generate short audio discussions for selected queries. When users search for topics like “How do noise cancellation headphones work?”, they’ll see a “Generate Audio […]
Trump predicts peace deal between Israel and Iran, claims back-channel talks underway
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted that Israel and Iran, despite being longtime enemies, will eventually sign a peace agreement. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that both countries are already involved in indirect communications and that peace may come sooner than expected. Trump wrote, “These two eternal enemies will […]
Mild earthquake shakes Turbat, Karachi continues to feel ongoing tremors
TURBAT – A mild earthquake shook parts of Turbat in Balochistan on Sunday, creating brief panic but causing no reported damage or injuries, according to initial reports. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale. It struck at a depth of 34 kilometers, with its epicenter […]
El Al halts flights to multiple cities amid Israel-Iran tensions, travel warnings issued
JERUSALEM – Israel’s national airline, El Al, has suspended flights to and from several European cities, Tokyo, and Moscow until June 23 due to escalating tensions with Iran. The airline confirmed on Sunday that all scheduled flights are canceled through June 17, citing the continued closure of Israeli airspace. El Al stated it will resume […]
Albanese to meet Trump at G7 summit, focus on AUKUS, tariffs and defence spending
SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday during the G7 summit in Canada. This will be their first in-person meeting and will cover key issues including the AUKUS defense pact and trade tariffs. Speaking from Seattle on Saturday, Albanese said he looks forward to […]
China issues warning to Philippines after military patrols in South China sea
BEIJING – China’s military conducted joint air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, warning the Philippines against increasing tensions by cooperating with countries outside the region. According to a statement on Sunday from Tian Junli, spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command, the patrols were meant to protect China’s sovereignty and […]
Cambodia takes border dispute with Thailand to world court after deadly clash
BANGKOK — Cambodia has officially asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to resolve its long-standing border disputes with Thailand, following a deadly skirmish that reignited tensions between the two neighbors. On May 28, a Cambodian soldier was killed during a brief clash along the 820-kilometer border, parts of which remain undemarcated and contested by […]
Punjab to present ‘people-friendly’ budget tomorrow with focus on growth
LAHORE — The Punjab government is gearing up to unveil its fiscal budget for 2025-26 on Monday, with promises of no new taxes and a strong focus on development, social protection, and transparency. Provincial Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman will present the budget in the Punjab Assembly following its approval in a special cabinet meeting. […]