WorldA shooting near the White House Correspondents’ dinner at the Washington Hilton has renewed scrutiny of hotel security in the US. Experts say hotels face persistent challenges in tightening protection while remaining open and welcoming to guests.
KARACHIA Karachi judicial magistrate has granted bail to the son of a serving SSP who was arrested after an altercation with police in DHA over a private vehicle carrying police insignia. The court said the offences invoked in the FIR were bailable.
WorldIsrael says two activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, one from Spain and one from Brazil, were brought to the country for questioning after this week’s interception. Organisers disputed Israel’s account of the operation and the number of people detained.
PESHAWARAn IED blast damaged the house of a police constable in Lakki Marwat’s Shadikhel area, police said. No casualties were reported as the family was away, while a search operation was launched after the attack.
WorldIran has submitted a revised proposal to the US and signalled readiness for Pakistan-hosted talks as early as next week if Washington responds positively. President Donald Trump said he was 'not satisfied' with the latest offer.
WorldIran has submitted a revised proposal to the US and signalled readiness for Pakistan-hosted talks as early as next week if Washington responds positively. President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with the latest offer.
NATIONALThe Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed the Balochistan government’s appeal and upheld a ruling striking down lifetime perks for former chief secretaries and their widows. The court said such benefits had no legal basis.
SportsCameron Young shot a five-under 67 to take a five-stroke lead after the second round of the PGA Cadillac Championship in Florida. Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor were tied for second.
WorldNATO says it is working with Washington to understand the US decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany. Berlin said the move was expected and renewed calls for Europe to take greater responsibility for defence.
WorldThe Trump administration has approved more than $8.6 billion in military sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE after waiving congressional review. The State Department said Marco Rubio invoked an emergency to allow the sales to proceed immediately.
SportsLeeds United boosted their hopes of staying in the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over Burnley. The victory moved Daniel Farke’s side nine points clear of the relegation zone.
WorldA prolonged US-Iran standoff is raising political, economic and strategic costs for President Donald Trump, with no clear path to a settlement. Several of Trump’s stated war aims remain unmet as negotiations stay deadlocked.
