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UK announces expansion of refugee sponsorship scheme
A person holds a water bottle whilst walking near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain, June 23, 2026. — Reuters The UK interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organisations to sponsor refugees based on a similar system in Canada. The system…
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World Bank approves USD1.1b financing for Bangladesh
DHAKA: The World Bank (WB) has approved an emergency financing package worth $1.1 billion for Bangladesh to help the country cope with rising food, fertiliser and fuel costs triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The funding is aimed at protecting vulnerable households, supporting businesses and ensuring food security as Bangladesh grapples with mounting…
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US, Iran trade fresh strikes, fuelling Middle East tensions
AIRO/WASHINGTON: The fragile interim peace deal between Iran and the United States, signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war, is on the brink of total collapse as both nations exchange heavy military blows and fierce recriminations in the Gulf. The latest wave of escalation triggered early on Sunday when Iran launched…
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France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave: health agency
PARIS: French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days. “Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures) have been observed compared to the deaths recorded in previous months,” Public Health France said in a statement.…
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Pakistan to roll out pharma track and trace system to combat fake medicines
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to introduce a nationwide Pharma Track and Trace System this year in a major step toward eliminating counterfeit and substandard medicines, according to official sources. Sources said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has set October 9 as the deadline for implementing a mandatory 2D barcode and serialization system on…
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What is Q-day? Biggest cybersecurity threat you’ve never heard of
Quantum computers pose an existential threat to modern encryption. Within four years, Google and IBM say they’ll deploy quantum machines powerful enough to break the sophisticated cryptography protecting banking transactions, government IDs, and classified communications, a threat scenario experts call Q-Day. The “Q” stands for quantum. Q-Day marks the theoretical moment when these machines become…
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Uruguay body reportedly cancels charter flight following World Cup exit
Uruguay’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, with the South American side set to return home on commercial flights following the cancellation of its planned charter, local media reported. According to El Pais newspaper and broadcaster Tenfield, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has cancelled the team’s charter flight…
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Silver Rate Today in Pakistan – June 27, 2026
ilver rates in Pakistan(chandi ka rate) on 27th June 2026: Rs. 7,102 Per ToLa Rs. 6,087 Per 10 grams Rs. 608.7 Per gram(24k fine/pure silver). Latest Karachi Sarafa market rate is being provided in Pakistani rupees. It is to mention that 24K Gold rate today is roughly in between 510,000+ rupees per tola today. Local…
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Showbiz stars extend heartfelt greetings to fans on Eid
As Muslims across the world celebrated Eid ul Adha with religious devotion, Pakistani showbiz stars also extended heartfelt greetings to fans, sharing joyful family moments on social media and their Eid looks. From glamorous glimpses to spiritual reflections, stars filled their social media with festive joy, making the occasion even more special for followers. Asim…
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Iraqi forces raid Baghdad’s Green Zone amid arrest reports
BAGHDAD: Iraqi security forces deployed in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone early Sunday with the raid targeting “several politicians”, a security official told AFP. The Green Zone houses the US embassy and other diplomatic missions, as well as international institutions and government offices. High-ranking officials and politicians also live there. Video footage shared on local Telegram…
