In the city of Catia La Mar on Venezuela’s coast, Yilsmaris Blanco stared in shock at the scenes of devastation early Thursday after powerful twin earthquakes levelled dozens of buildings. “It was terrible. Everything, everything collapsed,” the 39-year-old woman told AFP. “We thank God because… we’re alive, but there are people right now suffering with…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addresses the weekly press briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad on June 24, 2026. — Screengrab via X/@ForeignOfficePk FO hails continued Iran-US dialogue as positive sign. Pakistan backs GCC role on Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad seeks Afghan action against cross-border terrorism. Pakistan, which is mediating the Iran-US peace…

A crime scene tape can be seen in this image. — Unsplash Police say deceased man belongs to Pasni town. Victim succumbs to fatal injuries after explosion. Pakistan witnesses surge in terror attacks since 2021. QUETTA: A man was killed on Thursday after an improvised explosive device (IED) fitted to a motorcycle exploded in Ormara,…

A person walks amid rubble of a destroyed building after an earthquake, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 25, 2026.— Reuters Scientists warn of widespread destruction. Donald Trump offers US assistance. 7.2, 7.5-magnitude quakes hit Venezuela. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday that at least 164 people have died and nearly 1,000 were injured…

US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair in celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.— Reuters Republicans call late-night vote to defeat war powers measure. Trump asks Congress for $70 billion to pay for…

Libyan Arab Armed Forces Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar (left) calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ, Rawalpindi, June 24, 2026. — ISPR CDF Munir, Lt Gen Haftar discuss regional security dynamics: ISPR. CDF Munir highlights Pakistan Army’s commitment to stability: ISPR. Guard of honour presented to Libyan deputy army chief:…

A Palestinian boy rides a scooter through archaeological remains in the ancient village of Sebastia, near Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 4, 2026.— Reuters/File  An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights groups who say it is tantamount…

Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026.— AFP  PM Shehbaz prays for injured earthquake victims. President hopes nation overcomes tragedy courageously. Condolences extended to bereaved Venezuelan families. Pakistan on Thursday expressed grief and solidarity with Venezuela after powerful earthquakes struck the South American country, causing…

ICE agents conduct an arrest as part of Trump’s wide-ranging immigration crackdown in Chicago, Illinois, January 26.— Reuters/File  The rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants, rights groups said Thursday. At least 52 deaths…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addresses a press conference in Islamabad. — PID/File Refugee seats issue fuelling political debate. Fazl’s mediation role left to government. Ministers accused of worsening Kashmir tensions. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has welcomed criticism from PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari over his remarks on Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), but said he remains…