The 2026 Masters Tournament officially began at Augusta National Golf Club with a ceremonial tradition that continues to define the event’s legacy. Golf legends Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and

Iran has claimed responsibility for a major missile and drone strike targeting a US-operated military facility in Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East region. According to reports from Iranian state media, the attack struck the Prince Sultan Air Base, a key installation use

The 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces growing uncertainty following threats issued by the Pakistan-based armed group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. In a chilling statement, the group has warned high-profile international players, including Australia’s David Warner and Steve Smith, urging them to withdraw from the tournament due to the volatile security situation in Pakistan. The group further stated that the players' safety could not be guaranteed if they proceeded with their participation.

Multiple explosions were reported across parts of Kabul late Monday night, heightening concerns over escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Residents in several neighborhoods, particularly in the western parts of the Afghan capital, said powerful blasts were followed by the sound of aircraft flying at low altitude over the city. Witnesses described a tense atmosphere as security forces and emergency responders rushed to the affected areas to assess the situation. Sources indic

Pakistan on Friday declared what it described as an “open war” against Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities following a sharp escalation in cross-border fighting that has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. The announcement came as reports of explosions and heavy gunfire emerged from Kabul and Kandahar, underscoring the deteriorating security situation along the frontier. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad’s patience had been exhausted after months of mou

A suicide bomber targeted a police checkpost in Pakistan’s Bhakkar district on Tuesday evening, killing four policemen and injuring several others in an attack that has heightened security concerns in the region. The explosion occurred around 7 pm near a bridge connecting Dera Ismail Khan with Punjab, according to local police officials. Initial reports had indicated that two police personnel were killed and four injured, but officials later confirmed that the death toll had risen

Following Pakistan's narrow loss to England in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match, former cricketers Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq found themselves in a heated argument over Mohammad Nawaz’s role in the team. The altercation occurred during a discussion on the popular sports show Game on Hai, where Saqlain defended Nawaz’s dual potential as both a bowler and a batsman. Hafeez, however, disagreed, emphasizing Nawaz’s primary responsibility as a bowler and arguing

The opening weeks of 2026 have delivered a series of dramatic geopolitical developments tied to the United States, ranging from the capture of Venezuela’s president to sharp rhetoric surrounding Iran’s handling of domestic unrest and renewed discussion of using force to secure Greenland. Yet, in contrast to the gravity of these headlines, global equity markets have continued to post steady gains, raising questions about why investors appear largely unfazed by rising international tensions

Several people are feared dead and multiple others were injured after a powerful explosion struck a popular bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland early Thursday, according to local police. Authorities said the blast occurred during New Year celebrations, when the venue was crowded with revellers welcoming the start of the year. Police in Wallis canton confirmed that the explosion took place at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time at Le Conste

Pakistan has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged that Indian drone strikes caused damage at the strategically sensitive Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi during Operation Sindoor, marking a significant shift from its earlier attempts to downplay or deny the impact of the attacks. The admission came during a year-end press briefing on December 27, when Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

More than six months after the four-day conflict between India and Pakistan, satellite imagery suggests that Pakistan is still struggling to repair critical military installations damaged during India’s Operation Sindoor. OSINT specialist Damien Symon, known for uncovering India’s strike on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills nuclear depot, has released new imagery showing reconstruction activity at key sites, raising doubts about Islamabad’s earlier claims of victory. Symon posted that

India has officially confirmed a six-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective retrospectively from The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the exemption ensures uninterrupted Indian operations at the port, which plays a crucial role in connecting India with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Indian Ocean. India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) had signed a 10-year, $370 million deal with Iran to develop the port’s Shahid Beheshti terminal. Cha

The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony has opened in Paris with excitement and anticipation surrounding the possibility of new names being added to football’s most prestigious list of individual prize winners. This year’s theme is marked by the prospect of first-time winners in both the men’s and women’s categories as top players across Europe arrive at Theatre du Chatelet in the French capital. For

At least 30 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives in a devastating airstrike carried out by the Pakistan Air Force on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the early hours of Monday. The incident took place at around 2 am when fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on Matre Dara village in Tirah Valley. The strikes triggered widespread destruction, leaving residents in shock and grief. Disturbing visuals from the site showed bodies, including chil

Another anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks is here, but the United States still has not convicted or sentenced any of the men arrested alive for their alleged roles in the planning and facilitation of the tragedy. The 9/11 attacks remain etched in the memory of millions across the world, having killed nearly 3,000 people in one morning of unparalleled destruction. Of the 2,996 estimated victims, 2,977 were civilians, first responders, and passengers on board the hijacked air

Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is officially engaged to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. The surprising announcement comes just a year after the 31-year-old royal ended her first marriage through a bold Instagram post. French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, proposed during Paris Fashion Week in June, right af