Foreign dignitaries pay tribute to martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and his companions on the first day of funeral processions in Tehran`s Grand Mosalla on July 3, 2026...

Foreign dignitaries pay tribute to martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and his companions on the first day of funeral processions in Tehran`s Grand Mosalla on July 3, 2026...

The age-old strategy of "divide and rule" has long been a staple of diplomacy, particularly wielded by colonial powers to expand their spheres of influence...

Switzerland progressed from a knockout tie at the World Cup for the first time since 1938 as they reached the last 16 of this year`s competition with a 2-0 win over Algeria...

Goncalo Ramos came off the bench to snatch a dramatic 2-1 win for Portugal over Croatia in the World Cup last 32, setting up a meeting with Spain in the next round...

Mikel Oyarzabal Spain ended their long wait for a World Cup knockout-stage goal as they eased through to the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria...

Malik Tillman`s stunning free-kick ensured 10-man United States made it through to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina...

Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match/Youri Tielemans (Belgium) Youri Tielemans scored the latest goal in World Cup history from the penalty spot as Belgium launched an extraordinary comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in the last 32...

Shir Ahmad Haqqani made the remarks during a meeting titled "Enhancing Intellectual, Ideological and Professional Capacity of Journalists" in Kapisa Province...

Harry Kane was England`s saviour as they avoided a monumental upset at the World Cup, recovering from 1-0 down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the round of 32...

Mexico have become the first Concacaf team to eliminate a CONMEBOL nation from the World Cup after defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the round of 32...

Kylian Mbappe has now scored more World Cup knockout-stage goals than any other player after his brace helped France to a 3-0 win over Sweden...

Taliban administration has rejected reports claiming that Pakistan carried out a ground offensive inside Afghan territory, saying border forces remain fully prepared and that Kabul prefers resolving tensions through dialogue...

Erling Haaland was on target yet again as his late goal saw Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32...

After signing the MoU between Iran and the US, vessel transit in the Strait of Hormuz has taken a rising trend...

This file picture shows Israeli occupation forces at an undisclosed location in southern Lebanon...

Afghanistan could face a shortfall of more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if current restrictions on girls` education and women`s employment persist, the UN Children`s Fund (UNICEF) warned in a report released Tuesday...

US President Donald Trump (R) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Friedrich Merz after the German chancellor criticized the American aggression against Iran for lacking a clear exit strategy and said Tehran was "humiliating" Washington with its negotiating tactics...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has teamed up with the New York New Jersey FIFA World Cup Host Committee...

Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinian child Adel Al-Najjar, who was killed today in an Israeli strike...

Paris Saint-Germain edged out Bayern Munich 5-4 in a history-making Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes...

Pope Leo on Sunday described those who wage wars and appropriate the earth`s resources as thieves who rob the world of a peaceful future...

Elon Musk, left, and Sam Altman, right, appear in a split image...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer A recent survey reveals that UK retailers have experienced the sharpest year-on-year decline in sales in more than four decades, driven by the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, which has heightened inflation fears among shoppers...

Iranians take part in a mass burial for students martyred in a US-Israeli airstrike against a girls` elementary school in the city of Minab, southern Iran...

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow, April 27, 2026...

A damaged U.S. Boeing E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft following an Iranian strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia...

Mohammad Mohaqiq. Criticism from Pashtun politicians regarding the remarks of Mohammad Mohaqiq, leader of the Islamic Unity Party of the People of Afghanistan, has triggered widespread reactions among the public, intellectuals, and cultural figures of the country, and has sparked a wave of historical debate in support of Mr...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, along with a senior delegation, arrived in Islamabad April 24, 2026...

Cole Allen has been identified as the suspect in the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents Associated dinner by multiple outlets after the Saturday incident at the Washington Hilton Hotel...

Thick plumes of black smoke are seen following Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon...

Manchester City booked their place in a fourth consecutive FA Cup final after defeating Southampton 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday...

Arsenal secured a valuable victory against Newcastle United with a 1-0 win, as part of the 34th round of the English Premier League, at the Emirates Stadium...

Iran`s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Iran`s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after holding discussions with senior Pakistani officials on regional security and a ceasefire with the United States, during which he presented Iran`s demands on ending the eight-week war...

File photo of Iranian servicemen patrolling the Strait of Hormuz as commercial traffic passes by A giant banner hangs on the side of a building in Tehran`s central Enqelab Square declaring, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed; the entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground...

The Trump administration`s moves on marijuana and psychedelics signal the start of a new era in Republican drug policy...

Fermín López kept his cool when it mattered most...

On International Girls in ICT Day, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) renewed its call for Taliban to lift restrictions on girls` education, warning that millions remain out of school nearly four and a half years after their return to power...

On International Girls in ICT Day, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) renewed its call for Taliban to lift restrictions on girls` education, warning that millions remain out of school nearly four and a half years after their return to power...

Lamine Yamal. Lamine Yamal has vowed to be even better for Barcelona next season after he was ruled out for the rest of the campaign with a hamstring injury...

Amal Khalil, former journalist with Lebanon`s al-Akhbar daily Lebanese Civil Defense has confirmed the death of Amal Khalil, a journalist with the country`s al-Akhbar daily, saying she was deliberately targeted in an Israeli strike in the southern town of at-Tiri, where her body was later recovered from the rubble...

Lamine Yamal was forced off with an injury after scoring the winner in Barcelona`s 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo...

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran while announcing the continuation of an blockade on the Islamic Republic`s ports and vessels-despite Tehran`s insistence that the blockade must be lifted for bilateral talks to continue...

Petar Sucic was Inter`s hero off the bench as his 89th-minute winner sent Cristian Chivu`s side to the Coppa Italia final after a thrilling 3-2 win over Como in Tuesday`s second leg...

Marjorie Taylor Greene Joins List Of People Questioning The Assassination Attempt On Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene is questioning the details of the assassination attempt against US President Donald Trump, saying he, "of all people," should be "leading the charge" to find out "the truth" about the shooting...

Pakistani army in Balochistan province/ Image from social media...

Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola on April 18, 2026...

Douglas Sacha via Getty Images A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said...

Manchester City swung the Premier League title race in its favor by beating Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday thanks to a second-half winner by Erling Haaland...

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after the United States chose to maintain its blockade of the Islamic Republic`s ports in violation of the conditions of the ongoing ceasefire...