‘Nothing stopping’ child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns
Nothing is stopping child sexual abuse imagery spreading on WhatsApp, a safety group has warned. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is calling on Meta, which owns WhatsApp, to do more to protect children and put mechanisms in place. A WhatsApp spokesperson said the app’s users had the “ability to report directly to WhatsApp so we…
Ex-PM’s daughter picked as youngest ever Thai leader
Thailand’s parliament has picked Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire tycoon and former leader Thaksin, as prime minister. At 37, she will be the country’s youngest PM and the second woman in the post, after her aunt Yingluck. Her selection comes just two days after former PM Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by a constitutional court….
Kiev says Kursk attack is attempt to pressure Russia into peace negotiations
Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk advanced a few kilometres further today, according to its army chief, though Moscow claims to have repelled attacks in numerous areas and has dug defensive trenches in order to slow Ukraine’s progress. The aim of the attack on Kursk was to force Russia to the negotiating table for peace talks, an…
Report of bridge collapse in Kursk region
A pro-Kremlin Telegram channel has reported that a bridge over the Seym River at Glushkovo, in the Kursk region, has collapsed, showing images of the bridge and quoting an adviser to the acting governor of the region. We have looked for previous versions of these images online and believe they must have been first posted…
Belarus says high chance of ‘armed provocation’ from Ukraine
Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin says there is a “high probability of an armed provocation” from neighbouring Ukraine, according to local state-run media. Khrenin, who did not provide any evidence to back his claims, made the comments at a meeting on military security with President Alexander Lukashenko. “Given the presence of Ukrainian armed formations in…
Nord Stream sabotage: Poland denies any involvement
Poland has denied any involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, after accusations from a former German intelligence chief. “I think this is Russian disinformation resonating through the words of German politicians,” deputy prime minister, Krzysztof Gawkowski, told Polish TV channel Polsat News. “Poland did not take part…
Gaza death toll hits 40,000, with thousands more yet to be counted
The figure given by the strip’s health officials does not tell the full story of Palestinian losses, excluding those missing or buried in rubble Dalia Hawas was 24 years old when an Israeli airstrike flattened the apartment building where she lived in February, burying the young mother with her 10-month-old daughter, Mona. They are not…
Palestinian leader Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza
The president of the Palestinian Authority tells Turkish legislators he will stand by the Palestinian people even at the cost of his life. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has promised to go to the besieged Gaza Strip, saying he will stand by the Palestinian people even if it costs him his life. Speaking to Turkey’s…
Pakistani Singer Aima Baig suffers heart attack
She attributes her health scare to the exhaustion of consecutive flights Pakistani singer Aima Baig – renowned for her dynamic performances and chart-topping hits – has recently suffered a heart attack while on an international tour. The incident occurred after a grueling schedule that saw her traveling across several countries without adequate rest. Baig, who…
Transferred Adiala Jail deputy superintendent ‘arrested for aiding’ Imran Khan
Muhammad Akram faces charges of acting as messenger of PTI founder, say sources RAWALPINDI: Adiala Jail’s deputy superintendent Muhammad Akram has been taken into custody on charges of aiding incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, sources Akram was removed from his post on June 20, while Deputy Superintendent Judicial Tahir Siddique Shah replaced him…
MBS says he is at risk in pursuit of Saudi-‘Israel’ deal
“My tenure as the keeper of the holy sites of Islam will not be secure if I don’t address what is the most pressing issue of justice in our region,” the crown prince was quoted as saying. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has reportedly expressed concerns for his personal safety as he pursues…
The Taliban have ruled Afghanistan for 3 years
The Taliban enjoy high-level meetings with major regional powers like China and Russia. KABUL, It’s been three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. They have transitioned from insurgency to authority, imposed their interpretation of Islamic law and sought to reinforce their claim to legitimacy. Despite no international recognition as the country’s official rulers, the Taliban enjoy high-level meetings with major regional…
Arshad Nadeem wants to break his own record in coming days
Athlete reflects on journey to gold, future Olympic plans Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s star javelin thrower, has emerged as a national hero due to his unwavering commitment and exceptional achievements on the international stage. As he expresses determination to qualify for the 2028 Olympics, Arshad reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of…