03 March 2026
Kart-e-Char, Kabul, Afghanistan

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Moscow, Kyiv swap 300 prisoners after talks in UAE

NewsFebruary 6, 2026

• US envoy says ‘significant work remains’ to end war• No update from any side on territorial dispute• Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy supplies ABU DHABI: Ukraine and Russia swapped over 300 prisoners...

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to reconsider boycotting India match

NewsFebruary 5, 2026

Sri Lanka’s cricket board on Thursday asked Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott their first-round encounter with arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup co-hosted by the island. Pakistan deci...

Indian police investigate suspected suicide of 3 young sisters

HealthFebruary 5, 2026

Indian police said on Thursday that an investigation had been launched into the suspected suicide of three young sisters over concerns that they were heavily “influenced” by online games and movies th...

Pakistan team will seek govt nod if it meets India in T20 World Cup knockout phase: captain Salman Agha

NewsFebruary 5, 2026

Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday. The tournament has been marred b...

Pakistan will seek govt nod in potential India T20 World Cup finals clash

NewsFebruary 5, 2026

Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday. The tournament has been marred b...

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty ends in ‘grave moment’ for world

NewsFebruary 5, 2026

The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States expired Thursday, abruptly ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two top powers can deploy and triggering fears of a glob...

Trump suggests ‘softer touch’ needed on immigration

NewsFebruary 5, 2026

United States President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that a “softer touch” may be needed on immigration, as his administration said 700 federal officers would be pulled from Minnesota but that ...

Russia says ball in Kyiv court to end war as UAE talks open

NewsFebruary 5, 2026

ABU DHABI: Russia on Wednesday demanded Ukraine accept its conditions to end the four-year-war and vowed to press on with its invasion otherwise, as negotiations between the two sides opened in Abu Dh...

Xi calls for ‘mutual respect’ in Trump call, issues Taiwan warning

NewsFebruary 4, 2026

Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for “mutual respect” in strengthening relations with the United States, warning President Donald Trump in a phone call to use “caution” when selling arms ...

Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

NewsFebruary 4, 2026

Pakistan’s spin-heavy squad are in winning form ahead of the T20 World Cup, but a controversial decision to forfeit their marquee clash against India could still trigger another early exit. Pakistan c...