Sunday, June 7th, 2026
‘Grant me the governorship of Jerusalem’: Turkish Interior Minister prays for control of Israel
ANKARA, JUN 7: “O Lord, grant me the governorship of Jerusalem,” Turkey’s Interior Minister, Mustafa Ciftci, prayed during his period as governor of Corum and Erzurum, he proudly announced at a speech delivered to the AK Party Corum Provincial Advisory Council meeting on Saturday. Referring to the fall of the Assad regime, the interior minister said he hoped he would see Jerusalem “liberated” in the same way Damascus was, and that one day “those lands will be ours once again.” The Assad regime fell in December 2024 after former IslamistRead More
PPP, PML-N Set to Shape the Future of Gilgit-Baltistan Politics
It should not come as a surprise if the establishment takes a keen interest in the formation of the next government. Given the strategic importance of the region, policymakers responsible for national security are unlikely to remain indifferent to political developments there Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The results of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections have once again demonstrated a political reality that cannot be ignored: no single party is in a position to dominate the political landscape on its own. The outcome points towards a future in which the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)Read More
Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran’s assets before deal is done
WASHINGTON, JUN 7: US President Donald Trump said in a recent interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions before a peace deal is reached. Trump said he would consider those steps after an agreement is done. “Comes after,” he said. “Yeah. If they behave, if they do a good job, we start talking. Yeah.” Trump also said that he was not demanding that Lebanon be a part of a short-term deal with Tehran.
June 8 observance calls for protecting our blue planet: Naval Chief
ISLAMABAD, JUN 7: /DNA/ – World Oceans Day is observed annually on 8th of June to recognize the importance of oceans and reaffirm our shared responsibility towards protecting the marine environment. The theme for World Oceans Day 2026 is ‘Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet’ that underscores the urgency to strengthen conservation efforts aimed at preserving marine eco-systems and ensuring the sustainable future of our oceans. Oceans constitute more than seventy percent of the Earth’s surface and play a pivotal role in regulating climate, supporting biodiversity, facilitating globalRead More
FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco, to launch at FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico City, JUN 7: As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ begins next week, FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco – a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance throughout the tournament. Groundbreaking data-driven player ranking system set to debut at global showpiece, with standings featuring top 100 performers to be updated after every match. Objective scores to assess outfield players’ performance across attacking, creativity and defending, with goalkeepers to be evaluated in two categories. This initiativeRead More
Tehran-Islamabad ties strengthen amid high-level talks
Lebanon crisis deepens as Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates Centreline Report TEHRAN: Regional diplomacy in the Middle East and South Asia is experiencing notable developments, with Pakistan and Iran engaging in high-level exchanges while Lebanon continues to suffer from ongoing conflict. In Tehran, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which Naqvi submitted a special letter addressed to Iran’s Supreme Leader. This gesture underscores Islamabad’s intent to strengthen ties with Tehran at a time when regional cooperation is increasingly vital. The meeting also included discussionsRead More