Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs
LONDON, JUL 4: Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds him would have to devote as much time to international crises and diplomacy as he did, rejecting suggestions Britain’s next leader could focus more heavily on domestic issues. Starmer, who announced last month that he would step down after two years in office, said in a BBC interview on Friday that foreign and domestic policy could not be separated as Britain faced an increasingly volatile world. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or viaRead More
Cuba denounces U.S. embargo ahead of UN debate
DNA HAVANA, JUL 4 – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has strongly condemned the United States’ economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba, calling it a “crime against humanity in full execution.” Speaking at a press conference ahead of the United Nations General Assembly debate scheduled for 7 July, Rodríguez announced that Cuba has formally requested the Assembly to consider the agenda item titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” Rodríguez accused Washington of intensifying its blockadeRead More
PM Shehbaz, Turkcell CEO discuss digital cooperation in Istanbul
ISLAMABAD, JUL 4 /DNA/ – Chief Executive Officer of Turkcell, Ali Taha Koç, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of deepening Pakistan–Türkiye cooperation in the digital and technology sectors. He shared the Government’s vision of establishing a Pakistan–Türkiye Digital Corridor to strengthen regional digital connectivity, facilitate secure cross-border data flows, and advance the integration of digital infrastructure. Highlighting Pakistan’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the Prime Minister invited Turkcell to explore long-term collaboration with Pakistani institutions in areasRead More
Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran
TEHRAN, JUL 4: Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic’s foes. Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades. Six days of funeral ceremonies are planned to commemorate Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic republic as its number one from 1989 until hisRead More
ICCI hosts P3A session to explore new avenues for investment
ISLAMABAD, JUL 4: /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, said that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a globally recognized instrument for accelerating economic growth, infrastructure development and sustainable investment. Addressing a presentation organized under the ICCI Sister Cities Initiative, he observed that Pakistan requires significant investment in transport, energy, urban infrastructure, healthcare, education, housing and municipal services, adding that the PPP model offers an effective mechanism to mobilize private capital, enhance efficiency and support long-term development objectives. Mohammad Awais, Deputy Head Policy, PublicRead More