Friday, July 10th, 2026
Trump says US agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
WASHINGTON, JUL 10: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the US had agreed, but that the ceasefire was over. His comments came after three Qatari and Saudi commercial tankers came under fire this week, prompting the US to hit Iranian sites, and Iran to respond with strikes on US military installations in neighboring Gulf states on Thursday. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated toRead More
Qatari negotiators in Iran for talks to de-escalate US-Iran tensions, source says
DOHA, JUL 10: Qatari negotiators are in Iran to meet Iranian officials in an effort to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for broader negotiations to continue, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Friday, adding that the talks were being conducted in coordination with the United States. The talks aim to address the implementation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the issues that triggered the recent escalation between Washington and Tehran, including disputes over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the source said.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Heavy rain threatens Norway fan screenings ahead of England quarterfinal
OSLO, JUL 10: Norway’s famed ‘row’ celebration has become one of the viral sights of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but supporters in Oslo may need waterproof clothing when the team faces England in the quarterfinal on Saturday. Norway’s five matches at the tournament have drawn tens of thousands of supporters to outdoor screenings across the country. Fans have filled streets and public squares to watch and celebrate the national team’s first appearance at a men’s World Cup since 1998. However, a weather warning issued on Friday morning for south-easternRead More
Privatisation commission approves ADB as advisor for Islamabad Airport outsourcing
Islamabad, JUL 10 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board has officially approved the appointment of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as the Financial Adviser for the outsourcing of operations at Islamabad International Airport (IIAP). The decision was made during the Board’s 255th meeting, chaired by Mr. Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission. During the meeting, the Board reviewed and signed off on the terms of the Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) negotiated with the ADB. Expressing full confidence in theRead More
Tourists must avoid northern routes till July 14: NDMA
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10: National Disaster Management Authority’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) today warned that sudden glacial floods and landslides pose an immediate, high risk threat to northern Pakistan and ordered tourists and non essential travellers to avoid mountain routes from 10–14 July. NEOC said landslide alerts cover 11–13 July while flood and river surge warnings apply across Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir until July 14; authorities will carry out rapid hazard assessments and relay real time warnings to local administrations. Officials warned that rising temperatures and ongoing heavyRead More
Pakistan, Bangladesh interior ministers discuss security cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10: Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, met with Bangladesh’s Interior Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed in New York to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. During the meeting, both ministers agreed to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including training and exchange programmes for police officers. They also discussed strengthening collaboration to combat cybercrime and online fraud. The two sides exchanged views on the Iran–US conflict and the current situation in the Middle East. According to the statement, the Bangladeshi Interior Minister appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting regional and internationalRead More