SportsVinicius Junior earned Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey after Ismael Saibari had given Morocco the lead. Carlo Ancelotti said his side were anxious early on and must improve.
EntertainmentOnline speculation around Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grown after reported leaked merchandise appeared to hint that Sadie Sink may be playing Jean Grey. Marvel and Sony have not officially confirmed her role.
EntertainmentNetflix will premiere a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie on July 9, revisiting Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic frontier story. The series has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its debut.
SportsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with separate ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The three events featured a wide international lineup, with Shakira, Burna Boy and Katy Perry among the headliners.
BusinessRising fuel prices and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on Pakistan’s economy and household budgets. The trend is also accelerating interest in rooftop solar systems and electric vehicles as alternatives to imported fuels.
EnvironmentEnvironmental observers say recurring fires and weak conservation management are accelerating ecological damage at Abbottabad’s Shimla Hill. Experts have called for a dedicated protection framework, fire prevention and habitat restoration.
SportsJapan recovered twice to hold the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in their opening World Cup match in Texas. Daichi Kamada was credited with the late equaliser after Keito Nakamura had earlier cancelled out Virgil van Dijk’s opener.
SportsGermany began their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 victory over Curacao in Houston on Sunday. Curacao briefly equalised in the first half before the four-time champions took full control.
PoliticsPPP's AJK chapter has asked the election commission to withdraw the July 27 poll schedule for 12 migrant seats, citing rising tensions ahead of JAAC protests. The party says dialogue is needed as unrest and conflicting casualty claims deepen the crisis.
HEALTHImproper disposal of hospital waste is raising health and environmental concerns as hazardous material reportedly enters informal recycling networks. Experts warn the practice could spread infections and expose consumers to contaminated plastic products.
WorldA plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri killed 12 people, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. In a separate incident in Rio de Janeiro, a mid-air collision between two helicopters left six dead.
NATIONALSeven people were killed and 33 injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the PDMA. Authorities said relief operations were under way in affected districts.
