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A new survey by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre finds that asylum seekers on Nauru are struggling to afford food and clean water, despite Australia's substantial spending on offshore detention. The report highlights the high cost of living on the island and the inadequacy of the current stipend.
Pakistan may reintroduce fuel conservation measures amid rising Middle East tensions and declining foreign exchange reserves. Petrol and diesel prices will now be revised daily on working days only, while new enforcement mechanisms aim to curb hoarding.
Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament was marked by political controversies, including the Iran-US conflict and the Balogun red card saga. Reports also highlighted the intertwining of sports and politics, with Argentina's embrace of Israel and Spain's opposition to the Gaza war.
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have ordered all educational institutions to vet books, journals, and digital resources for 'objectionable' content. The move follows BJP protests over school library books and has sparked debate over academic freedom.
The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran, described as a 'swift punishment' for an attack on a base in Jordan that killed two American service members. Iran's supreme leader warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if the US continues attacks, as the conflict escalates with strikes reported across the region.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said repeated US violations of a memorandum of understanding prove President Donald Trump's signature is 'utterly worthless and invalid.' He warned of 'unforgettable lessons' for the US from Iran and the 'Resistance Front.' The statement follows renewed strikes between Washington and Tehran after a ceasefire collapsed.
Pakistan has announced daily fuel price adjustments to respond to international market fluctuations, a move the petroleum minister says will curb market abuse and increase transparency. The decision has drawn criticism from petrol pump owners, while a Senate panel has directed the regulator to address dealer concerns.
Indian educationist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to hospital against his will after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of a hunger strike demanding the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks. The protest, backed by the Cockroach Janata Party, has drawn widespread support and prompted Prime Minister Modi to promise stricter laws.
Karachi police arrested a man accused of raping a foreign woman in the Defence Housing Authority. The FIR was registered under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and investigations are ongoing.
Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $139 million in FY26, reversing the previous year's surplus, according to State Bank data reported by Dawn. Record remittances of about $41.6 billion limited the gap amid a large trade deficit and falling foreign direct investment. Early FY27 saw Gulf-related investment outflows, including a Bahrain withdrawal and a UAE deposit shift later offset by Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan is reportedly negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, which seeks a show of force similar to Islamabad's agreement with Saudi Arabia. The talks are at an early stage and could be complicated by US-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, as reported by Dawn and the Jerusalem Post. Pakistan also endorsed Saudi Arabia's recent air strikes in Iraq, reaffirming its defence commitments to Gulf partners.
President Xi Jinping announced a new 29-nation coalition, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation in AI development. The initiative includes 5,000 research projects for developing countries and is seen as part of China's broader efforts to shape global AI governance.
Power companies have requested a Rs1.20 per unit fuel cost adjustment for August consumer bills, citing expensive imported fuels despite a majority of generation from domestic sources. Nepra has scheduled a public hearing and questioned sector performance, while the government signals another tariff package amid declining demand.
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been sanctioned by the ICC for testing positive for Carboxy-THC, a cannabis metabolite, during the T20 World Cup. He admitted the violation and accepted a three-month ban, backdated to May 1, with the possibility of reduction upon completing a rehabilitation programme.
Relatives of the five crew members of a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea are calling for an international search effort to recover the flight recorders. The plane went down on July 7, and while debris has been found, the deep waters and limited beacon battery life complicate the search. Families have held funeral prayers, and at least one political leader has criticized the government's response as inadequate.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued forecasts for widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers across the country through July 25, citing strong monsoon currents and a westerly disturbance. Authorities in Sindh have been placed on high alert, and an emergency meeting reviewed monsoon preparedness after at least 37 rain-related deaths were reported.
Pakistan's military says security forces killed 24 terrorists in Bannu and adjoining areas over 24 hours, while a separate CTD-police operation in the district killed five more. The operations follow a surge in terrorist attacks in the region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping used the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai to position China as a champion of open-source AI, pledging support for developing nations and warning against unequal access creating 'new historical injustices.' His remarks came amid US-China tech rivalry, with reports also noting a US presidential attack and China unveiling a large open AI model.
John L. Esposito, a leading scholar of Islam and interfaith dialogue, has died at the age of 86. The Georgetown University professor authored over 50 books and founded the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, shaping Western understanding of Islam for decades.
Pakistan's Foreign Office says Shabir Ahmed's deportation is an internal UK matter, while UK officials push for legal changes to allow removal. Ahmed, convicted of child sexual exploitation, was released this month, sparking political and public reaction.