Tehran serious about diplomatic path, no ‘military solution’ to end war, says Araghchi
Tehran – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is “serious about finding diplomatic solutions, just as we are serious about defending ourselves,” Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
Kazakhstan’s National Museum showcases rich heritage of Great Steppe
ASTANA – The National Museum of Kazakhstan offers visitors a remarkable journey through the country’s history, culture and civilization, bringing together thousands of years of heritage under one roof.
Asian Games 2026 close after fortnight of records and controversies
NAGOYA – The Asian Games in Japan drew to a close on Sunday after two weeks of outstanding sporting performances, record-breaking feats, but the 20th edition was overshadowed by organisational problems, poor attendances, heavy rain and a series of embarrassing mishaps.
Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike’s failed execution, says governor
TENNESSEE – The head of prisons in the US state of Tennessee is resigning after the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike on Wednesday.
Pakistan earn first-ever Games cricket silver
NAGOYA – Pakistan secured a historic first-ever silver medal in men’s cricket at the Asian Games after going down to arch-rivals India by 19 runs in the final at Korogi Athletic Park on Saturday.
Rice export to Malaysia will bring prosperity for farmers: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the export of an additional 70,000 metric tons of Pakistani rice to Malaysia would prove to be a significant step for the national economy besides ensuring the prosperity of farmers.
Lin Yu-ting strikes Asian Games gold two years after Paris gender row
NAGOYA – Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting claimed her second Asian Games boxing gold medal on Friday, overcoming China’s Yang Chengyu 5-0 in the women’s 60kg final at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, two years after becoming embroiled in a gender-eligibility controversy at the Paris Olympics.
Govt, PTI head for talks ahead of Oct 4 march
Ruling coalition, PTI to hold talks today President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss political, security situation Express concern over security situation in KP PTI Chairman Gohar says opposition has accepted govt’s offer of talks.
India biggest terrorist state in the world: DG ISPR
Pak Army vows very painful response if New Delhi chose to create any drama.
Tennessee halts executions after Christa Pike survives two lethal injection attempts
TENNESSEE – Executions in Tennessee have been halted for the rest of the year, Governor Bill Lee has said, after two attempts to execute death row inmate Christa Pike by lethal injection failed.

