Experts at a URC session in Karachi warned that poor planning and blocked drains worsen urban flooding during heavy monsoon rains. NED's Dr Noman Ahmed and planner Arif Hasan stressed restoring natural drainage, people-friendly solutions, and a comprehensive government strategy, Dawn reporte
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Sen. Adam Schiff in a fiery Senate hearing over the Epstein case, hurling personal insults as Chair Chuck Grassley intervened. Schiff accused Patel of trying to "save his job," while Sen. Cory Booker warned Patel might not remain FBI chief for long, The H
Iran plans to propose a resolution at the IAEA meeting in Vienna to ban attacks on nuclear facilities, *Al Jazeera* reported. Tehran accused the agency of double standards after US and Israeli strikes in June and warned inspections could be suspended if hostile actions continue.
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) warned that he would take federal action and call national emergency if Washington DC authorities end cooperation between the Metropolitan Police Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying he "won't allow crime to retu
As demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy surges for green transition, rare earth elements (REEs) have become indispensable even as they are scarce. A recent McKinsey report warned that global supply of REE magnets, vital for e-motors and wind turbines, could fall 30 percent short
The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of growing risks linked to users' digital footprints, saying more than 1.4 billion accounts are hacked globally each month.
The UN Security Council condemned Israel's attack on Doha and called for de-escalation, emphasizing support for Qatar and the release of hostages. Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea criticised the strike, while Qatari and UN officials warned of regional instability. Widespread backing for Qat
UNODC has warned that East Timor's Oecusse region is becoming a hotspot for scam centres linked to cybercriminals and triad networks. Operations exploit investment zones, shell companies, and multiple passports, engaging in online scams, gambling fraud, and potential human trafficking, highl
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday warned the Election Commission that attempts to commit vote theft could lead to public unrest, drawing parallels with neighbouring country, Nepal's Gen Z protest.
Sheela Devi, sister of deceased Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rajkumar Rai, on Thursday demanded immediate arrest of those responsible for her brother's killing. She warned that family members would block roads and gherao the Chitragupta Nagar police station if the accused were not ar