SportsWest Indies stayed top of the women’s T20I tri-series in Dublin after defeating Pakistan by 25 runs. Pakistan fell short in a chase of 200 despite efforts from Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana.
WorldHamas has condemned Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to expand Israeli-controlled areas in Gaza from 53% to an initial 70%. Britain and Germany also voiced concern, warning of deeper humanitarian consequences and renewed violence.
WorldThe WHO says 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths are being investigated in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak has also reached Uganda, though WHO says no community transmission has been reported there.
WorldRussia’s Dmitry Medvedev said Europe should expect more drone incidents after Romania reported a Russian drone hit an apartment block. He also said Moscow would respond to Romania’s move to close the Russian consulate in Constanta.
SportsShaheen Shah Afridi says he hopes Babar Azam can carry his PSL form into Pakistan’s ODI series against Australia. Babar returns after topping the PSL run charts and leading Peshawar Zalmi to the title.
NATIONALPTI said its KP president Junaid Akbar and several other party leaders were arrested in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday. The party said they were stopped at a check post while returning from Ghizer and taken to Gilgit.
WorldBlue Origin’s uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test on a Florida launchpad, marking another setback for the delayed programme. The rocket had been due to carry 48 Amazon Leo satellites on its next mission.
SportsFIFA has released another batch of 2026 World Cup tickets with the tournament set to begin in North America in 14 days. The latest sale comes amid continuing criticism and official scrutiny over ticket pricing and sales practices.
A rare albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump buffalo” was set for Eid al-Adha sacrifice in Bangladesh, but viral fame drew crowds. Home Affairs ordered a refund and relocation to the national zoo.
NATIONALSindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and World Bank Country Director Bolorma Amgaabazar reviewed Karachi’s water supply projects, including K-IV, on Friday. The chief minister called for removal of hurdles and timely completion of the scheme.
WorldThousands of pilgrims began leaving Makkah on Friday after completing Hajj in extreme heat. More than 1.7 million people from 165 countries took part in the pilgrimage amid regional tensions.
Sistrology’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration reel featuring a Bollywood dance track ignites online outrage, with users calling it cringe and asking “Eid hai ya Diwali?”
