Kabul (PNP)Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has caused widespread devastation in Afghanistan’s northeastern province of Nuristan. At least 20 people have been killed, more than 80 injured, and over 100 remain missing in various flood-related incidents. According to Afghan authorities, the floods severely affected the provincial capital, Parun, and surrounding areas. Torrents of floodwater…
A hunger strike has been underway for more than three weeks at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with renowned Ladakhi education reformer and social activist Sonam Wangchuk among those participating. Concerns over Wangchuk’s health have been growing, with several Bollywood celebrities, including Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and Sonakshi Sinha, expressing their support and concern. At…
Washington (PNP): The White House says the United States is continuing talks with Iran despite renewed tensions, and President Donald Trump remains open to diplomacy with Tehran. Speaking to reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would hold Iran accountable if it backs away from commitments made to the United States, but…
Atlanta:(PNP)Argentina produced a sensational late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the second semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a place in the final for the second consecutive time and ending England’s hopes of reaching their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. In the thrilling encounter in Atlanta, Thomas Tuchel’s England appeared…
Washington (PNP): The New York Times has alleged that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was part of an Israeli-backed plan aimed at bringing about regime change in Iran. According to the newspaper, citing U.S. officials and other sources, Israel spent years pursuing a regime change strategy in Iran and sought to return Ahmadinejad to power,…
Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has passed away at the age of 74. He was a transformative leader who, in just 18 years, turned a small desert nation into one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential countries. Sheikh Hamad’s life story is nothing short of remarkable. In 1995, he…
Dubai (PNP) Former Qatari Emir and “Father Emir,” Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has passed away at the age of 74. His death was announced on Sunday by the Amiri Diwan of Qatar. According to Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera, the Amiri Diwan said in a statement posted on X that, “With faith in Allah’s…
China Allocates Additional 100 Million Yuan to Guangxi in Response to Typhoon Due to the impact of Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, several areas in China’s Guangxi Province have been hit by heavy rainfall and severe flooding. In accordance with the country’s National Emergency Plan for Natural Disaster Relief and based on…
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Arrives in Scotland with 60-Vehicle Convoy to Celebrate 77th Birthday Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has arrived in Scotland with a convoy of around 60 vehicles to celebrate his 77th birthday. The Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the United…
At the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Jude Bellingham etched their names into the record books with outstanding performances, while several historic milestones were also achieved during the tournament. Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals with a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland, while England defeated Norway…
