US signs 10-year defence agreement with India

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pictured along with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh on October 31, 2025. — X@S…

Trump's nuclear testing plan raises fears, confusion in Washington

A general view of White House, Washington DC, United States. — ReutersTrump tells Pentagon to start testing nuclear we…

Hurricane Melissa's death toll climbs to 44, storm churns north

Jules Marcelin, who says he had two family members die in deadly flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa, shows the damag…

US grants India six-month sanctions waiver to run Iran's Chabahar port, says New Delhi

Aerial view of Iran's Chabahar Port. —AFP/FileIndia says exemption will boost regional trade connectivity.Indian r…

Pentagon told to restart nuclear tests 'on equal basis' with rivals

An aerial image of the Pentagon building. — AFP/File Action taken ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi in South Korea…

Trump asks Pentagon to immediately resume testing US nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump addresses a summit. —Reuters/FileStatement arrives ahead of his meeting with Xi in South Kor…

Melissa kills at least 30 as this year's most powerful hurricane batters Caribbean

Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba

A man herds cattle along the coastline ahead of Hurricane Melissa's landfall, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, October 2…

'Storm of the century': Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Waves travel towards the coastline, as Hurricane Melissa approaches, in downtown Kingston, Jamaica, October 28, 2025. …

Flight delays soar past 4,300 as US govt shutdown hits Day 27

The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport is seen in Newark, New Jersey, US, May 9, 2025. …

Int'l force in Gaza likely to include Pakistani troops, claims Israeli media

A drone view shows the destruction in a residential neighborhood, after the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the …

Pakistan to keep attacking approach till T20 World Cup: Salman Ali Agha

Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Ali Agha addresses at the pre-final press conference at the DICS, Dubai on Septem…

Turkey court orders arrest of Istanbul's jailed mayor for 'political espionage'

A supporter of the main opposition Republican People's Party holds a poster featuring a picture of jailed Istanbul…

Cummins out of Ashes opener, coach optimistic about second test

Australia's Pat Cummins in action against England in the fifth Ashes Test, The Oval, London, England, July 29, 202…

Venezuela condemns 'military provocation' by CIA and Trinidad and Tobago

The US Navy destroyer USS Gravely approaches Port of Spain for joint training with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence For…

US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider

US President Donald Trump speaks during the ASEAN-US Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — ReutersChin…

East Timor joins ASEAN after 14-year wait, becoming bloc's 11th member

Timor-Leste's Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan and Thailand's F…

East Timor formally joins ASEAN as 11th member

Timor-Leste's Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan and Thailand's F…

US mulls new Russia sanctions, urges Europe to ramp up pressure over Ukraine war

Plastic letters arranged to read "Sanctions" are placed in front of the flag colours of the US and Russia in…

Dubai to launch floating arts museum

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviews scale model of the Dubai Arts Museum . — Dubai government DUBAI: The cit…

Putin envoy Dmitriev says US, Ukraine, Russia close to 'diplomatic solution' on war

The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, Kirill Dmitriev, speaks to members of the delegation and journalists a…

Seventeen dead as migrant boat capsizes in latest Aegean Sea disaster

A body bag lies on the shore as Coast Guard Command members conduct a search and rescue operation following the sinkin…

Shan Masood given additional role as Consultant International Cricket

Pakistan captain Shan Masood addressing a press conference head of the first Test against England at the Multan Cricke…

'Deep sense of abandonment': Gaza journalists disappointed over world's silence

protesters display a memorial sign of slain Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif during a demonstration ca…

India defeat New Zealand to reach Women's World Cup semi-final

India's Smriti Mandhana, Kranti Gaud, and Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate a wicket during the ICC Women's World Cup…

BCCI seeks to criminalise match-fixing 'to protect cricket'

A policeman walks past a logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India during a governing council meeting of the I…

Pakistanis among hundreds flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid

This screengrab from Thai PBS video footage taken in Mae Sot on October 22, 2025 and received by AFPTV on October 23, …

Babar back in T20 fold as Pakistan name squads for home white-ball series

Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2022 cricket final match between England…

Trump tigthens pressure on Putin, sanctions top Russian oil firms; EU bans LNG

A view shows a board with the logo of Russia's oil producer Rosneft at the St Petersburg International Economic Fo…

Pakistani home cook wins top honour at UK National Curry Week

Emerging cooking talent Sunia Imran. — Reporter LONDON: Emerging cooking talent Sunia Imran has been named the Champio…

‘Music to my ears': Trump dances to his own tune amid White House demolition fury

US President Donald Trump touches his ears in this undated photo. —Reuters/File US President Donald Trump on Tuesday b…

Women's World Cup: Pakistan's campaign ends with South Africa loss

South Africa players celebrate a wicket during their Women's World Cup 2025 game against Pakistan at the R Premada…

Saudi Crown Prince 'to meet' Trump in Washington next month

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman reacts next to US President Donald Trump during the Saudi-US Investment Forum, …

Iran cancels nuclear cooperation deal with UN watchdog

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri , in Beirut, Lebanon, June 3…

Athapaththu conjures miracle as Sri Lanka snatch victory over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu celebrates with teammates after winning their ICC Women's World Cup match agai…

Shaheen Afridi replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan's ODI captain

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Marcus Stoinis during the 202…

Mexico flood toll rises to 76, many still missing

A man wades through floodwaters in the aftermath of a river overflow caused by torrential rains, in Alamo, Mexico, Oct…

US says it hit Colombian rebel vessel as Trump calls Petro 'illegal drug leader'

US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, — AFP/File US forces attacked vessel linked to Colom…

Trump urged Zelenskiy to cut a deal with Putin or risk facing destruction, FT reports

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, U…

Pakistan off to flying start with twin Kabaddi triumphs at Asian Youth Games

Pakistani kabaddi players in action against hosts Bahrain during their opening match at the Asian Youth Games. — Repor…

Women's World Cup: England hold their nerve to clinch semi-final berth after Indian collapse

England players celebrate after qualifying for the semi-final of the Women's World Cup 2025 with a four-run win ag…

US envoy Witkoff felt 'betrayed' by Israeli attack on Hamas in Qatar

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attends an interview at Diriyah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 18, 2025. …

Pakistan's Ashab Irfan reaches PSA World Tour final

Pakistan's Ashab Irfan pictured during PSA World Tour's semifinal against England's Adrian Waller on Octob…

Protesters out in force for anti-Trump ‘No Kings' rallies across US

People participate in a "No Kings" national day of protest in New York on October 18, 2025. From New York to…

Trump says ending Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict would be 'very easy'

US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Cabinet Room of the White House in …

Women's World Cup: South Africa storm past Sri Lanka in rain-hit encounter

South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits shake hands with Sri Lanka's Harshitha Samarawickrama after wi…

Omaima optimistic for Pakistan's semi-final qualification despite bottom ranking

Pakistan's Omaima Sohail addresses a press conference at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 17, 2025. —…

Yusuf Pathan faces BJP's ire over Adina Mosque photo

Indian cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan poses in front of Adina Mosque in Malda, West Bengal, October 17, 2025…

NY mayoral hopefuls clash in high-stakes debate

Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zo…

Trump says he will meet Putin again after making progress in Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to t…

US judge blocks Trump's plan to lay off thousands of government workers

A man casts a shadow as he walks toward the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, headquarters of the Department of Health and …