Pakistan, China and Russia to push for ceasefire as UN Security Council meets on Iran

  • The three countries have circulated a draft resolution text and asked UNSC members to share comments by Monday
  • A resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the US, France, Britain, Russia or China for it to pass
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

Saudi Arabia voices ‘great concern’ over US strikes on Iran, leads calls for restraint, de-escalation

  • UN chief says US attacks a ‘direct threat to international peace and security’
  • Other countries began reacting Sunday with calls for diplomacy and words of caution
By Agencies ·

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Dust, paper, and crowds: Inside the Peshawar book bazaar that never runs out

  • Chaka Gali serves students and collectors with used and rare books at affordable prices
  • Booksellers say many visit the lane out of compulsion, not passion, due to financial hardship
By WASIM SAJJAD ·

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Cherry festival in northern Pakistan draws crowds amid growing exports to China

  • Gilgit-Baltistan, which produces 9,000 tons of cherries, exported over a quarter of the crop to China last year
  • Agricultural experts say the region’s cold climate is ideal for growing cherries, apricots and apples
By Nisar Ali ·

Saudi Arabia voices ‘great concern’ over US strikes on Iran, leads calls for restraint, de-escalation

  • UN chief says US attacks a ‘direct threat to international peace and security’
  • Other countries began reacting Sunday with calls for diplomacy and words of caution
By Agencies ·

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What do we know about US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities?

  • Tehran says damage limited, no radiation leaks after Trump declares Iran’s uranium-enrichment capabilities destroyed
  • Assault involved 14 bunker-buster bombs, more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles and over 125 military aircraft
By Asharq News ·

NATO strikes spending deal, but Spain exemption claim risks Trump ire

  • The country is only set to hit the alliance’s current target of two percent this year after a 10-billion-euro ($11.5 billion) injection
By AFP ·

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Why the world can’t afford a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

  • Even the mere suggestion that Iran could close the strait if the US joins Israeli strikes has sent oil prices soaring
  • Disruption to this strategic waterway could destabilize economies and trigger a new energy crisis, analysts warn
By Miguel Hadchity ·

Spain’s Alcaraz crowned king of Queen’s for second time

  • World No. 2 has now collected 5 trophies this year; Spanish star warms up for Wimbledon
By AFP ·

Couples tie the knot during a festival on an Amsterdam ring road

  • “It just seemed like super fun idea,” Lisowska said
  • “It’s a nice party we didn’t have to organize,” said Iozzelli
By AP ·