US-Iran battle intensifies over Hormuz control
Trump scraps threat of 20pc fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports US attacks Iran as Tehran retaliates across Middle East American forces strike Iran for 3rd night in a row while Trump weighs hitting Pickaxe nuclear site Iran targets Bahrain, Jordan, claims attack on UAE tankers that.
Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30
BANGKOK – Thai authorities are investigating if negligence was what led to the deadly inferno at a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, as survivors reported doors being locked and the lack of signage demarcating emergency exits.
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
SINGAPORE – A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$460,000 ($356,000; £266,000) to two ministers who had sued them for defamation over an article referencing their property transactions.
England eye historic final while Argentina chase back-to-back World Cup crowns
LAHORE – The FIFA World Cup 2026 will witness another unforgettable chapter in one of football’s greatest rivalries when reigning champions Argentina lock horn with England in a blockbuster semifinal at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, with a coveted place in Sunday’s final at stake.
KP CM aide opens solarisation system at Timergara Press Club
Timergara – Adviser to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Population Welfare, Zakat and Ushr, Malik Liaqat Ali Khan on Monday inaugurated the solarization, CCTV surveillance system and renovation project at the District Press Club Timergara.
DC reviews flood preparedness, orders round-the-clock monitoring
LAHORE – Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore, Muhammad Ali Ejaz on Monday reviewed flood preparedness arrangements in Ravi Tehsil and directed the authorities concerned to ensure round-the-clock monitoring of the River Ravi and complete readiness to deal with any emergency during the monsoon season.
Flour supply remains uninterrupted across the province
LAHORE – The Punjab Food Department on Monday said that the supply of flour across the province remained uninterrupted and that there was no shortage in the market.
FCC overturns SC decision ordering Monal Restaurant’s demolition
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Monday overturned the Supreme Court’s decision ordering the demolition of Monal Restaurant at Pir Sohawa allowing appeals filed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI).
NA session likely next week
ISLAMABAD – The government is planning to summon scheduled National Assembly session by the end of next week.
Argentina outlast 10-man Switzerland to set up England showdown
KANSAS CITY – Defending champions Argentina displayed the composure of title holders as two late extra-time goals secured a dramatic 3-1 victory over 10-man Switzerland in a pulsating FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, sealing a mouth-watering semifinal showdown with England.
