Pakistan — news through its media
Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
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Houthis Declare Naval Blockade of Saudi Arabia, Opening a New Front in the US-Iran War
Yemen's Houthis declared an immediate naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in retaliation for the Saudi blockade of their ports. Washington pressed a tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran and a third US soldier was killed in three days. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed and Brent crude topped 90 dollars.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in the US over UK rape and sex-trafficking charges
The divisive misogynist influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US over UK rape and sex-trafficking charges and face extradition. The case reignites global debate over online misogyny, justice and influencer culture.
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2026 World Cup final: Messi's Argentina face Spain in New York
The 2026 World Cup final pits defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi in what may be his farewell, against Spain in New York. The world reads the showdown through national pride, Messi's legacy and footballing identity.
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US Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Students and Journalists
The Trump administration ends open-ended stays and caps the duration of visas for foreign students and journalists, effective September. The move alarms students from India, China, Korea, Bangladesh and beyond, reviving debate over US openness.
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Hegseth Orders Annual Testosterone Screening for US Troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone screening for US military members over 30, under the banner of a 'High-T Department of War'. The move triggers mockery, analysis and debate over masculinity and military readiness worldwide.
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Trump Drops Strait of Hormuz Toll as Blockade and Strikes on Iran Resume
Washington resumes strikes and a naval blockade of Iranian ports, but Donald Trump abandons his planned 20% toll on cargo through Hormuz after calls from Gulf emirs; Tehran threatens to block other sea lanes, including the Red Sea.
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Gulf crisis: Washington reinstates Hormuz blockade as oil surges
The United States reinstates a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and strikes Iran after Iranian reprisals against Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Oil jumps nearly 10%, shipping collapses, and crude-dependent economies from Seoul to New Delhi brace for the shock.
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Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies
Qatar's former emir, who lifted the small emirate onto the world stage (Al Jazeera, gas, mediations) before abdicating in 2013, has died. Six viewpoints — from regional mourning to geopolitical reckoning — on a reign that reshaped the Gulf.
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Alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump
Israel warned the United States of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Trump replied that US missiles were 'locked and loaded' and aimed at Iran, and said he had left instructions for a massive retaliatory strike should he be killed.
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Cargo plane crashes between Sharjah and Karachi
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane flying from Sharjah to Karachi crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan with five crew aboard. Rescuers located the wreckage and are still searching for the missing crew.
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Trump lashes out at NATO allies at the Ankara summit
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump criticized allies over their stance on the Iran conflict and clashed publicly with Giorgia Meloni. The transatlantic tensions reignited debates over defense spending and the cohesion of the Alliance.
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