US House approves $1.15tn military bill with expanded Israel ties
The Republican-led House approved a $1.15 trillion defence package with provisions expanding US-Israel military cooperation, but the bill still faces a difficult Senate path.
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Trump targets Abdul El-Sayed after Michigan Senate win
US President Donald Trump attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.'
US firms eye Pakistan's critical mineral supply chain
US companies are exploring opportunities in Pakistan’s mining sector as Washington intensifies efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains worldwide, according to Dawn and a US Embassy official speaking at a…
Mexico pushes US probes into ICE immigrant deaths
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths Mexico has formally asked US state attorneys general to open criminal investigations into the deaths of immigrants in Immigration and Customs…
US continues strikes on Iran for 11th consecutive night, triggering air defences in Tehran
US strikes on Iran entered a 11th straight night on Tuesday, with Iranian air defences activating in Tehran after fresh attacks hit targets across the country, according to a monitored public feed citing US and Iranian…
Senate panel reviews tax exemptions, border security
ISLAMABAD: A subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on Monday examined border security arrangements at major import entry points, concerns over possible tax evasion linked to…
US Intensifies Iran Pressure as EU Backs Sanctions
The US is expanding economic pressure on Iran as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the EU has backed Operation Economic Outcast.
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General 50 to 49
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as United States attorney general in a 50 to 49 vote after two Republicans joined Democrats in opposition.
Senate panel concerned over diversion of flood rehabilitation funds in KP
A Senate committee on Tuesday raised concerns over how foreign loans and grants meant for flood rehabilitation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were being used, saying reconstruction work appeared to have been shifted to…
Iran Strikes US-Linked Bases After Larak Island Attack
Iran says it targeted US-linked bases in Jordan and the UAE after American forces struck rocket launchers on Larak Island near Hormuz.
Pakistan and US Renew Counter-Terrorism Cooperation in Washington
Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their counter-terrorism cooperation after holding the fourth round of bilateral dialogue in Washington, according to a joint statement released by the US State Department…
Pakistan's Senate Output Rose in 2025-26, But Scrutiny Weakened: Pildat
The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency found the Senate passed 97 bills with only six ordinances laid in the upper house during 2025-26, even as its scrutiny function weakened.
Canada Tariff Talks Collapse as US Trade Team Splits
US-Canada tariff talks have broken down, with disputes over steel, aluminium, cars and Canadian cultural protections exposing pressure inside Trump's trade team.
US, Saudi Forces Strike 'Iran-Aligned Terrorists' in Iraq in Retaliation
US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck 'Iran-aligned terrorists' in Iraq in retaliation for recent attacks, coming after a short pause in the broader Iran war hostilities.
US Carrier Deployment Raises Fresh Crew Welfare Concerns
A second US carrier is moving toward the Middle East as lawmakers demand answers about morale, supplies and an exceptionally long deployment aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
Iranian missiles signal deadly reach as US-Iran tensions intensify
Iran’s missile and drone arsenal remains a serious factor in the widening regional confrontation with the United States, according to the latest reporting from Al Jazeera, after an attack in Jordan killed three US…
Pakistan's $10 Billion US Currency Request Faces Scrutiny
Pakistan's reported request for a $10 billion US exchange facility could strengthen reserves, but economists question its likelihood and reform impact.
US Producer Prices Hold Steady as Energy Costs Retreat
US wholesale inflation paused in July as cheaper energy and food offset increases in services and construction, new federal data shows.
Senate panel postpones Blanche vote amid GOP resistance
Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation as attorney general hit a new obstacle on Wednesday, as the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a planned vote after key Republican support failed to materialize. The move came amid…
US Treasury Chief Bessent Praises Pakistan's Economic Reform Push
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and welcomed Pakistan's progress on economic reforms and its path back to international capital markets.
Senate panel eyes contempt vote over Fauci testimony
The Senate Homeland Security Committee is set to vote on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, according to NPR News. The move comes after Republicans on the panel said Fauci refused to answer their…
Pakistan Protests After US Envoy To India Calls Kashmir 'Part Of India'
Islamabad summoned a senior US diplomat within hours after Washington's ambassador to India described Jammu and Kashmir as 'an important part of India' during a visit to Srinagar.
Pakistan urged to keep reforms on track despite US financing support
Analysts say fresh US financing could ease pressure on Pakistan, but they caution that lasting gains will depend on whether reform efforts continue.
State Department Report Accuses US Left of Cuba 'Subversion Campaign'
A newly released State Department report is making an extraordinary claim: that a Havana-linked "campaign of subversion" has infiltrated the highest levels of the US government, a charge that lands as part of the Trump…