NATIONALThe AJK government has urged outsiders to avoid travel to the region and asked current visitors to leave ahead of the JAAC strike on June 9. Security reinforcements have been sought as authorities move to prevent unrest.
Maja Chwalinska will face Mirra Andreeva in the French Open final after a nine-match winning run that began in qualifying. The Polish player is bidding to become only the second qualifier in the professional era to win a Grand Slam title.
Iran's football team has submitted passports to the US embassy in Ankara as it waits for World Cup visas. Federation chief Mehdi Taj said the squad still plans to travel to Spain and then Tijuana, Mexico.
Ollie Robinson took 5-39 on his return as New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in the first Test at Lord's. England then moved to 72-1 in their second innings, leading by 99 at lunch.
Celtic’s reported move for Robbie Keane has drawn protests from pro-Palestinian supporters over his time at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Fan groups said the appointment would be divisive and urged the club to reconsider.
WorldUAE prosecutors said Zeynab Javadli, the ex-wife of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was detained after a complaint alleging child abduction. Her lawyer disputed the claims and called for her release and legal access.
WorldThousands protested in Tirana against a Kushner-linked luxury resort planned near Albania’s Vjosa-Narta protected wetland. Environmentalists say the project risks damaging beaches and wildlife habitats.
WorldA Nepali climber who went missing on Mount Everest was found alive after six days, prompting relief among relatives and calls for a probe into alleged rescue delays. Doctors in Kathmandu say Dawa Sherpa is stable and recovering.
SportsFIFA says it will release FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition on Netflix Games on June 11, coinciding with the start of the 2026 World Cup. The game will be exclusive to Netflix subscribers at no extra cost.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for legislation restricting azaan broadcasts from mosques, using a TikTok-style video that has reignited debate over religious freedom
Palestinian zajal poetry duels, a centuries-old tradition of improvised verbal battles, are experiencing a revival online as viral videos introduce the cultural practice to a new generation.
A celebrity border collie with over 1.5 million followers was stolen in China and later slaughtered after being mistaken for a stray, sparking outrage and renewed calls for animal protection laws.
