Iran-US Strikes Enter Ninth Day as Conflict Escalates Across Region
DUBAI, 20 July 2026 (Agencies) – Iran and the United States exchanged fresh attacks early Monday as their confrontation entered a ninth day, with Washington confirming new strikes inside Iran…
AWAJ Builds the Bridge: Governments, Startups and Investors Unite in Tokyo
TOKYO, 15 July 2026 (Agencies) – The Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ), led by President Hinza Asif, convened a landmark summit at the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, bringing together…
Morocco Signs Agreement to Join International Stabilization Force in Gaza
RABAT, 16 July 2026 (Khyber Mail) – In accordance with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed…
US Reimposes Iran Blockade, Demands 20% Toll as Hormuz Ceasefire Collapses
WASHINGTON 14 July 2026 (Agencies) – US President Donald Trump said he would be reinstating a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the US acting as…
What Is the Henley Passport Index, and Where Does Pakistan Stand?
ISLAMABAD 13 July 2026 (Agencies) – The Pakistani passport has climbed the ranks on the Henley index this year to the 100th spot, after stumbling to the 103rd position in…
Thai Prime Minister to Pay Official Visit to China; Anutin to Attend 2026 World AI Conference
BEIJING 13 July 2026 (Agencies) – Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul will pay an official visit to China from July 16 to 20. Amid the changing…
What Is Japan’s New Intelligence Agency, and Why Is Tokyo Building It?
TOKYO 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency since World War II to try to modernise its defence capabilities against spies, foreign interference…
Norway Uses Influence in Football to Push for Israel’s Suspension From FIFA
OSLO 13 July 2026 (Agencies) – Norway is using its influence inside football to push for Israel’s suspension from FIFA, Politico reported over the weekend. Details of the campaign were…
Hunter Biden Wins Defamation Suit Over ‘Iran Bribery’ Claims
WASHINGTON 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – A US federal judge on Friday awarded Hunter Biden $1.7 million in damages in a defamation suit against Patrick Byrne, former Overstock.com CEO and…
Volkswagen’s Planned Defence Deal With Israel Blocked by Qatari Investors
BERLIN 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – Volkswagen’s plans for a defence partnership with Israel’s Rafael have been vetoed by the German automaker’s Qatari investors, media reported Friday, Anadolu reports. Qatar’s…