Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
UN experts urge Canada to protect Sikh activist amid credible threats to his life
GENEVA/NEW DELHI, AUG 5 /DNA/ – In a significant development, five United Nations human rights experts have formally called on the Canadian government to take “all feasible measures” to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, a Canadian national who has received multiple warnings from Canadian authorities about credible threats to his life. In a letter dated June 3 and made public two months later, the independent experts expressed deep concern over what they described as “concerning allegations of foreign intimidation and reprisals” against Singh. The letter notes that since 2022, SinghRead More
Pakistan says holding contacts behind-the-scenes between US, Iran
ISLAMABAD, AUG 5: Pakistan is facilitating behind-the-scenes contacts between the US and Iran, Islamabad’s ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, said on Wednesday. “Pakistan believes in diplomacy. And that’s what we do, and that’s what we say. We like to work with all the regional partners who are invested in peace in the region,” Tirmizi said in an interview with Russia’s state-owned news agency TASS, stressing his country’s role as a channel of communication between the two warring parties. Furthermore, he underscored the importance of regional players getting involved inRead More
Protecting Jerusalem is fundamental pillar of any peace: Saudi FM
RIYADH, AUG 5: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday that protecting Jerusalem is the fundamental pillar of any peace. “Protecting Jerusalem is not only a religious or humanitarian issue but a fundamental pillar for any just and lasting peace,” Prince Faisal said speaking from Amman where the Ministerial Meeting in Support of Jerusalem and its Holy Sites was being held. The meeting, which brought together Arab and Islamic countries, addressed Israel’s illegal policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem and its holy sites amid ongoing escalation,Read More
Netanyahu says Israel did not agree to US-backed Gaza plan
TEL AVIV, AUG 5: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pullout would only happen after Hamas disarms. In a video posted to his social media accounts on Tuesday night, Netanyahu said the team of US President Donald Trump “believes that they can bring about the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza.” “We are checking this. They sent us a draft — we did not agree to it, it is not ourRead More
Pakistan name 20-member squad for FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Wednesday unveiled a 20-member squad and team management for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, and Belgium from August 15 to 30. Having secured qualification for the prestigious tournament, Pakistan are set to compete on hockey’s biggest international stage. The announced squad features a balanced blend of experienced internationals and promising young talent as the Green Shirts aim to make a strong impression at the World Cup. The 20-member squad includes Waqar, Muhammad Abdullah,Read More
AJK polls: PML-N, PPP win one seat each in Muzaffarabad constituencies
MUZAFFARABAD, AUG 5: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured one seat each as unofficial and unconfirmed results emerged on Wednesday from two Muzaffarabad Division constituencies in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections. Polling was held on Tuesday in LA-27 Muzaffarabad-I and LA-28 Muzaffarabad-II after voting was postponed on August 2 due to adverse weather conditions. The second phase of the AJK polls was conducted on Sunday across 19 of the 21 constituencies, comprising seven seats in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 reservedRead More