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Pakistani, Indian nationals among 13 dead after 'technical malfunction' at Qatar LNG plant

Pakistani, Indian nationals among 13 dead after 'technical malfunction' at Qatar LNG plant

State minister and QatarEnergy CEO says it was “an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature”.

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 12:47am

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14 killed in fire at building in India's Lucknow

14 killed in fire at building in India's Lucknow

The building housed a coaching centre for college students, a library and a computer graphics section.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 10:04pm

UK PM Starmer announces resignation amid mounting pressure, says will give successor 'full, unequivocal support'

UK PM Starmer announces resignation amid mounting pressure, says will give successor 'full, unequivocal support'

Starmer says he will accept party’s decision with “good grace”; frontrunner Andy Burnham sworn in as MP.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 10:11pm

Alan Greenspan, longtime US Federal Reserve chairman, dies aged 100

Alan Greenspan, longtime US Federal Reserve chairman, dies aged 100

Greenspan, who exerted a powerful influence on the US economy, died at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36pm

India likely won't export sugar for years as El Niño, ethanol squeeze supply

India likely won't export sugar for years as El Niño, ethanol squeeze supply

India could eventually be forced to import sugar if El Niño-related weather disruptions sharply cut cane cultivation area and output.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 11:28pm

Branded Content

Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan

Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan

Topics expected to be discussed include housing policy, urban development, investment confidence, infrastructure planning and the future outlook of Pakistan’s real estate industry.

'The Tide Continues To Rise' – ABHI Microfinance Bank

'The Tide Continues To Rise' – ABHI Microfinance Bank

ABHI Microfinance Bank entered 2026 with a gradual build-up of a more digitally enabled banking model.

One Homes appoints Kobi Karp and Jolie for landmark Lahore West development

One Homes appoints Kobi Karp and Jolie for landmark Lahore West development

Miami's most decorated residential architect returns to Pakistan alongside London interior studio Jolie in its first-ever project in the country.

What do we know about $300bn fund to Iran under the MoU with US?

What do we know about $300bn fund to Iran under the MoU with US?

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Five moments from the Burgenstock summit that got people talking

Five moments from the Burgenstock summit that got people talking

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Kaouther Ben Hania, director of The Voice of Hind Rajab, secures place on Venice Film Festival jury

Kaouther Ben Hania, director of The Voice of Hind Rajab, secures place on Venice Film Festival jury

In Turkiye's 'house of photos', the world as seen through the lens of children

In Turkiye's 'house of photos', the world as seen through the lens of children

Toy Story 5 secures highest grossing opening weekend of the year with $160m in North America

Toy Story 5 secures highest grossing opening weekend of the year with $160m in North America

Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam while filming project in Saudi Arabia

Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam while filming project in Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong hands out $180m in baby bonuses to raise birthrate

Hong Kong hands out $180m in baby bonuses to raise birthrate

‘Alter-Ego’: an Italian hospital’s little robot carer

‘Alter-Ego’: an Italian hospital’s little robot carer

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Tuesday: FO

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Tuesday: FO

Will meet with President Zardari, PM Shehbaz; both sides to review bilateral relations, discuss diplomatic engagements following Islamabad MoU.

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 12:07am

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

The discussions include the potential sale of India’s air defence system Akashteer.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:24pm

Pakistan will continue to play 'honest, sincere role' in advancing dialogue, says PM after US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Pakistan will continue to play 'honest, sincere role' in advancing dialogue, says PM after US-Iran talks in Switzerland

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction at the “successful conclusion” of the meeting held in Switzerland’s Burgenstock.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:01pm

Oil falls after US-Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

Oil falls after US-Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

“The decline has been driven primarily by improving prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran," says analyst.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 12:02pm

3 killed, 5 injured in rare Philippine school shooting

3 killed, 5 injured in rare Philippine school shooting

Police have yet to establish a motive for the shooting; two people have been arrested, govt broadcaster says.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 02:19pm

South Asia

14 killed in fire at building in India's Lucknow

14 killed in fire at building in India's Lucknow

India likely won't export sugar for years as El Niño, ethanol squeeze supply

India likely won't export sugar for years as El Niño, ethanol squeeze supply

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

India’s ‘push-in’ strategy violates international law

India’s ‘push-in’ strategy violates international law

Middle East

Pakistani, Indian nationals among 13 dead after 'technical malfunction' at Qatar LNG plant

Pakistani, Indian nationals among 13 dead after 'technical malfunction' at Qatar LNG plant

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt stress importance of swift conclusion to 'current phase' of US-Iran talks

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt stress importance of swift conclusion to 'current phase' of US-Iran talks

At least 20 killed as Israel continues attacks in Lebanon

At least 20 killed as Israel continues attacks in Lebanon

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The end of one-way communication

Hong Kong hands out $180m in baby bonuses to raise birthrate

India’s ‘push-in’ strategy violates international law

AI-generated imagery sparks realist revival

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war

Al Jazeera slams Israeli accusations against slain journalist

Ukraine attack kills five as Crimea halts public fuel sales

King Charles to reveal tax details for first time

Migrant dies attempting to cross Channel

Dutch PM makes formal apology to Moluccans

Rail worker killed in German freight train collision

One-third of France under red heat alert

Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu

Meloni hits back as Trump escalates G7 photo spat

Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated after fire at hotel in Dominica

Zelensky, top officials return Polish awards in WWII row

Spanish PM’s wife to stand trial on corruption charges

Tributes paid to Lebanon conservationist killed in Israeli strike

Bolivia on edge after imposition of emergency

Ubisoft’s co-founder Guillemot dies in plane crash

UN rights chief troubled by EU migrant return rules

Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim ‘attacks’ in Edinburgh

CPJ calls for release of Ethiopian journalist

Bodies of 15 migrants wash ashore along Libya’s coast