Monday, July 20th, 2026
Mushahid Hussain Sayed calls for new global south order
BEIJING, JUL 20 /DNA/ – Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, giving his keynote address to the World Peace Forum (WPF), organized by the prestigious Tsinghua University, here in the Chinese capital, said “the time has come for a new global order to emerge from the Global South since the post-World War-II Western-led rules-based order is unraveling due to double standard as it neither promoted Order nor was based on any Rules”. The World Peace Forum was addressed by the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, whose speech in the inaugural sessionRead More
Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina’s Scaloni
EAST RUTHERFORD: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni broke down in tears after the 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain, admitting the European champions deserved to win and casting doubt on his future as national team manager. Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to secure a 1-0 victory at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The South American champions, led by Lionel Messi, had been seeking to become the first team since 1962 to retain the World Cup. “They were theRead More
PM greets Spain on FIFA World Cup victory, commends host nations
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Spain on its well-deserved victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026, praising the team for displaying exceptional skill, unity, discipline, and teamwork throughout the tournament. The prime minister, in a post on X, extended his heartiest felicitations to the the US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the exceptional arrangements and successful hosting of the historic tournament. Prime Minister Shehbaz also expressed his appreciation to the governments and peoples of Mexico and Canada for theirRead More
US widens strikes in Iran, hits city home to nuclear plant
WASHINGTON, JUL 20: The United States expanded the scope of its strikes on Iran on Monday, targeting provinces around the country including a city hosting a nuclear power plant, as the Islamic Republic kept up its attacks in the region. The Middle East war resumed after a weeks-long lull prompted by an agreement signed in June, and oil prices surged to a one-month high as the foes battled to control the vital Strait of Hormuz. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read More
Pakistan, Canada agree to expand bilateral cooperation as FM Anand visits Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand in Islamabad on Monday, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation in priority sectors and hold annual meetings to review progress on their agreed Joint Statement. The two foreign ministers reviewed recent developments in Pakistan-Canada bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said in a statement issued on X. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the mutually beneficial partnership between theRead More
Spain crowned FIFA World Cup champions after beating Argentina
EAST RUTHERFORD: Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina team who failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes. A star-studded crowd of 80,663 that included US President Donald Trump packed East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captainRead More