World

18

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

‘Don’t beg… can be deported’; Pakistan issues strict warning to Hajj Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Pakistan has issued a strict advisory to its Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia, warning them against begging, pickpocketing, illegal ways of collecting money. The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia urged the country's Hajj pilgrims to comply with laws and Saudi visa rules through its AI-generated video shared on social media handle - X.  The embassy said Saudi Arabia has a zero-tolerance approach towards begging and unauthorised collection of money, particularly in holy sites of Mecca and Medina. The embassy reminded pilgrims not to use any unauthorised local services and to follow the visa policy strictly.    Saudi Arabia's…

Read More

17

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Two Mumbai doctors held on to Jinnah’s secret for decades set to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian award

New Delhi: Two doctors from Mumbai are set to receive Pakistan's highest civilian honour for a decision they made nearly eight decades ago that was kept away from the public eye. Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo, both members of Mumbai's Parsi community, have been nominated for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for maintaining the confidentiality of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's serious health condition during the politically sensitive period preceding Partition. This comes decades after the two doctors examined Jinnah in 1946. Their medical assessment reportedly found that his tuberculosis had reached an advanced stage and that he might have had only a…

Read More

17

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

‘We’ll bomb the sh** out of them’: Trump threatens Oman over deal with Iran on Hormuz

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 17) warned Oman against becoming involved in any agreement with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would 'bomb the s*** out of them' if Muscat interferes. Speaking to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst over the phone, Trump discussed the situation with Iran as a 60-day memorandum of understanding signed in June approaches its expiry. The agreement was intended to pave the way for negotiations aimed at ending the war in West Asia. If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb: Trump Trump told Fox News that…

Read More

17

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

‘Big, bold, important first step’: Trump welcomes defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

New York: US President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan and said the agreement highlights how countries are finally progressing to 'defend themselves' in a 'meaningful way'. Congratulating the three countries on signing the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement', the 80-year-old Republican leader called the pact a "big, bold and important" first step. "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how…

Read More

17

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant hit in Russian strikes on Zelenskyy’s hometown, 2 killed

Kyiv: A Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has hit the ArcelorMittal steel plant, killing two people and injuring 14 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack also damaged key production facilities at one of the country's biggest steelmakers. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih said the strike damaged facilities linked to its power generation and blast furnace operations, forcing the company to partially halt production. The steelmaker is part of ArcelorMittal, the global steel group founded by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. What happened at Lakshmi Mittal-linked steel plant? The attack targeted Kryvyi Rih during…

Read More

17

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Trump orders US military to reduce drills with South Korea, says they send ‘hostile’ signal

Washington: US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea, just as the annual drills were set to begin. Trump linked the decision to his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and also criticised South Korea for declining to support US efforts to denuclearise Iran. The announcement came on Sunday, August 16, ahead of the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which were scheduled to begin on August 17. Around 18,000 South Korean troops were expected to participate in the drills, which are designed to strengthen the allies' readiness against…

Read More

16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Iran offers USD 30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, double for women

Tehran: Iran's military on Sunday (August 16) announced a bounty equivalent to USD 30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubling if the act is carried out by a woman, amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington. Army Chief Amir Hatami said the plan was drawn up following a 'large number of requests' from people seeking to participate, according to an AFP report citing Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. Seventeen US military personnel have been killed since the start of the conflict, with the latest deaths reported in July. All of the US personnel killed have died outside…

Read More

16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Bangladesh says India should create ‘conducive environment’ for PM Rahman’s visit, why is Dhaka worried?

Dhaka: Ahead of his likely visit to India, Bangladesh on Sunday said it wants New Delhi needs to create a "conducive environment" for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible visit, local media reported. The statement from Dhaka came amid uncertainties over Tariq Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13. It should be noted that Rahman met Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi last week, and sought former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh. But there was no clarity on whether he would visit New Delhi.  Appropriate environment needs to be created for Rehman's visit: Bangladesh Bangladesh's…

Read More

16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Iran claims three pilots captured by Qatar after downing jets; Doha calls it ‘misleading’

Tehran: As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Iran has alleged that three of its pilot are being held by Qatar after being captured following their ejection from their aircraft, a claim that was immediately rejected by Doha. In a statement on X (previously Twitter), Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said it had conducted a search for the missing pilots "to the fullest". The remains of one of the pilots have also been handed over to Iran, he said. "We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention of Iranian pilots & are surprised by these misleading…

Read More

16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Donald Trump eyes the next US elections with ‘Trump 2028’ post, says ‘We are going to win’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has reignited speculation about a possible 2028 presidential campaign after sharing an image on Truth Social showing him wearing a cap marked “TRUMP 2028”. The post also carried the message, “We are going to win.” The image comes days after Trump acknowledged that the law prevents him from seeking another elected term in the White House. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on August 12, Trump said he would “love to run” but conceded that “the law is very strong” on the issue. Trump's latest post has once again brought the question…

Read More