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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, jailed since August 2023, has described his incarceration at Adiala Jail as the “harshest prison term in the country’s history.” In a post on X, the PTI founder alleged he is being denied basic rights — including clean water for ablution, access to books, newspapers, and even contact with his children.

The Welsh sensation denies India’s green baize baron, who turned 40 on the day, a 29th World title

An Indian student was seriously injured after being shot in the abdomen during an altercation in Chicago's West Rogers Park on Wednesday night. The incident occurred following an altercation at West Devon Avenue.

Tanvi Sharma showcases her dominance in the women’s singles category, overcoming China’s Shi Si Chen, followed by a commanding win over Thailand’s Phannachet Passa-Orn in the Round of 16

The FTA removes most tariffs, boosts jobs, and enhances competitiveness for sectors like textiles, leather, electronics, and jewellery in both nations

The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, with the UK announcing a major Free Trade Agreement set to generate billions in economic benefits

A Russian An-24 aircraft operated by Angara Airlines crashed near Tynda in the Amur region, killing all 49 people onboard, including five children. The plane reportedly caught fire mid-air and vanished from radar before rescue teams found the wreckage.

A plane carrying 49 people, including five children and six crew members, vanished from radar over Russia’s Far Eastern Amur region. The flight was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when contact was lost, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.

The US State Department has launched a probe into Harvard’s eligibility in the Exchange Visitor Program, amid rising political tensions over foreign student policies, free speech concerns, and national security.

Iran has agreed to host a technical team from the IAEA in the next few weeks to discuss cooperation modalities, amid ongoing tensions and indirect negotiation possibilities with the US and EU.

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange prisoners during the third round of peace talks in Istanbul but remained divided over ceasefire conditions, with Ukraine pushing for an immediate and unconditional truce.

A US trade deal offering lower tariffs on Indian labour-intensive products could give India a competitive edge, says NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery, highlighting negotiation potential and manufacturing opportunities.

Put in to bat in overcast conditions, Indian openers KL Rahul (46 off 98 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 107) put on 94 runs for their highest stand of the series before Sudharsan (61 off 151) produced a dogged knock under pressure to justify his selection over Karun Nair

The two Indians have had a great beginning drawing with black and in the return game both will play as white in the FIDE Women’s World Cup

Top three States, according to the report, are Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana; States showing significant improvement in ranks over the past five years are Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

The two-time Olympics medallist and star Indian shuttler outslugs the sixth seed 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 to reach the round of 16

At least 78 people receiving treatment at different hospitals, and five are in critical condition; the Air Force's F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhaka

Pakistan’s appointment as Vice-Chair of UNSC CTC raises serious concerns about the credibility of international bodies

A 32-year-old man was shot dead and two others injured in Copenhagen’s Tingbjerg area. The suspect remains at large, and police are investigating the motive. Authorities assure there’s no ongoing threat to the public despite recent violent crime in the region

Iraq’s Health Ministry reported a rise in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever cases, with 231 infections and 30 deaths in 2025. Dhi Qar province is worst affected. The WHO warns of tick-borne virus risks, especially in livestock and healthcare sectors.

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka’s Uttara, killing one and injuring several. The building caught fire, triggering a major rescue effort involving the army and multiple fire service units

Political tensions in Bangladesh escalated as parties debated whether one leader should hold multiple top roles, including Prime Minister, party chief, and Leader of the House. The National Consensus Commission and several parties oppose the concentration of power, citing democratic concerns

Tim Wellens of UAE Team Emirates claimed his maiden Tour de France stage win with a solo breakaway to Carcassonne, completing his Grand Tour trilogy. His strategic move followed early crashes, with Belgian compatriot Campenaerts finishing second in a strong breakaway stage

At least 11 people have been arrested in Pakistan’s Balochistan province after a video showing a couple being killed in an apparent honour killing went viral. The incident sparked nationwide outrage, prompting calls for justice from various social and political groups.