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E-Paper | June 09, 2026

US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Judge Leo Sorokin rules that the charge is effectively a tax, and therefore illegal because only the US Congress has the authority to create new taxes.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 11:51am

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Xi vows unwavering support for Kim in rare North Korea visit

Xi vows unwavering support for Kim in rare North Korea visit

Chinese leader calls ties "new historical starting point"; Pledges to protect sovereignty, security interests during Pyongyan trip.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 09:05am

India's key objectives in Afghanistan solely driven by singular goal of destabilising Pakistan, envoy tells UNSC

India's key objectives in Afghanistan solely driven by singular goal of destabilising Pakistan, envoy tells UNSC

Pakistan's envoy to UN says Islamabad’s demand from Afghan Taliban is simple and clear: “verifiable and non-reversible action" against terrorist groups.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 12:51pm

At least 35 dead as deadly earthquake rocks Philippines

At least 35 dead as deadly earthquake rocks Philippines

134 injured as tremors flatten homes, shops in Mindanao; landslide buries village; Rescue operations underway amid utility outages, 200+ aftershocks.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 09:06am

Lebanese army commander calls on CDF Munir, discusses regional security environment

Lebanese army commander calls on CDF Munir, discusses regional security environment

Two also exchange views on matters of mutual interest, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 10:02am

Branded Content

Airlink launches Hisense in Pakistan, ushering in a new era for consumer electronics nationwide

Airlink launches Hisense in Pakistan, ushering in a new era for consumer electronics nationwide

Airlink Communication Limited, Pakistan’s leading technology manufacturer and distributor, has formally launched Hisense in Pakistan,

OGDC’s strategic drive for sustainable growth and responsible value creation

OGDC’s strategic drive for sustainable growth and responsible value creation

OGDC has launched a comprehensive and focused production optimisation initiative aimed at reversing natural declines in mature fields and unlocking additional hydrocarbon output.

Engro and Baidu enter into an MoU to explore AI capabilities and ecosystem development across the region

Engro and Baidu enter into an MoU to explore AI capabilities and ecosystem development across the region

The parties will explore areas spanning AI infrastructure, research, talent development and industry applications.

Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts

Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts

The three events that can potentially reset India’s destiny, cause tremors in the Modi establishment

The three events that can potentially reset India’s destiny, cause tremors in the Modi establishment

Why Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time

Why Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time

Highlights

Tribeca Festival apologises after backlash over red carpet joke about sexual assault of Palestinians

Tribeca Festival apologises after backlash over red carpet joke about sexual assault of Palestinians

'I thought I would perish': Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Everest recounts ordeal

'I thought I would perish': Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Everest recounts ordeal

Anthony Head, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame, passes away at 72

Anthony Head, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame, passes away at 72

With a net worth of $2bn, Taylor Swift is the richest female musician in history

With a net worth of $2bn, Taylor Swift is the richest female musician in history

From poplars to pistachios, Afghans rediscover the value of trees

From poplars to pistachios, Afghans rediscover the value of trees

FIFA ditches EA for Netflix in latest video game release for 2026 World Cup

FIFA ditches EA for Netflix in latest video game release for 2026 World Cup

Iran, Israel pause attacks ‘on Trump’s urging’

Iran, Israel pause attacks ‘on Trump’s urging’

US president tells Netanyahu to be careful or "you will be on your own"; Tehran warns of stronger response if Lebanon attacks continue.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:32am

Lebanon defence minister says Israel violated Lebanon truce nearly 3,500 times

Lebanon defence minister says Israel violated Lebanon truce nearly 3,500 times

Beirut counts 3,491 Israeli strikes since April 17; fresh bombardment damages Unesco heritage site.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 09:10am

Talks begin in Cairo to advance Gaza truce

Talks begin in Cairo to advance Gaza truce

Efforts continue to push negotiations on second phase of ceasefire agreement.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Labour lawmakers urge UK govt to end trade with Israeli settlements

Labour lawmakers urge UK govt to end trade with Israeli settlements

“There is an urgent need for accountability and concrete consequences in response to Israel’s violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which are spiralling by the day,” a letter says.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 08:49am

Pope urges action on ‘tragic drama’ of migration

Pope urges action on ‘tragic drama’ of migration

Calls for “safe and legal pathways” for immigration and for migrants to be given “a respectful welcome and real opportunities for integration”.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am

South Asia

India's key objectives in Afghanistan solely driven by singular goal of destabilising Pakistan, envoy tells UNSC

India's key objectives in Afghanistan solely driven by singular goal of destabilising Pakistan, envoy tells UNSC

India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

In pictures: 'Cockroaches' descend on New Delhi as party of social media fame stages protest

In pictures: 'Cockroaches' descend on New Delhi as party of social media fame stages protest

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Shreyas Iyer named captain

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Shreyas Iyer named captain

Middle East

Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persist

Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persist

Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint

Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint

Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate

Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate

US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up

US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up

Newspaper

Ex-UN HR chief becomes Canada’s head of state

Pope urges action on ‘tragic drama’ of migration

Starmer tells tech firms to stop circulating nude images

India detains, deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

Antibiotic resistance genes found across oceans

Afghan women detained during clothing crackdown in Herat

Nvidia unveils AI infrastructure deals in South Korea

UN warns of ‘deepening crisis’ in oceans, urges action

Great white shark caught on underwater footage

Russian strikes kill four, injure over 30 in Ukraine

US-Israel defence integration plan heads for House vote despite opposition

School closures in Japan as bear roams streets

Labour lawmakers urge UK govt to end trade with Israeli settlements

Wearable tech moves to menu: count calories in your meal before eating it

The perils of weaponising history

India must rein in internal pressure on border push-ins

China’s first cruise-to-nowhere voyage sets sail from Shanghai

South Korea names first woman PM in 20 years

Russian strikes damage Chernobyl storage facility

China, Taiwan vessels in standoff amid Beijing ‘special operation’

Church abuse victims not invited to meet pope

Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland

12 wounded in shooting near US festival

Opec+ approves 4th oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure