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BYD Faces Labor Rights Probe as Hungary Sanctions Factory Contractors
June 8, 2026
BUDAPEST: Hungarian authorities have taken action against companies involved in the construction of a BYD electric vehicle factory following allegations of labor rights violations,…

UK considers stricter social media restrictions for children under 16
June 8, 2026
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans aimed at restricting children’s access to harmful online platforms, amid growing concerns over…

Administration reviews Muharram procession routes to ensure peaceful observance in Attock
June 8, 2026
ATTOCK: The district administration has stepped up preparations for Muharram by inspecting procession routes and reviewing security and civic arrangements aimed at ensuring peaceful…

Pakistan Approves Rs950m Project to Unlock Gilgit-Baltistan’s Critical Minerals
June 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a Rs949.96 million project aimed at exploring, processing, and extracting critical minerals, rare earth elements, and precious metals…

CMH Rawalakot Cleared as Authorities Restore Order
June 8, 2026
RAWALAKOT: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police said law enforcement agencies have restored control of the situation in Rawalakot after an overnight operation ended…

Iran World Cup team arrives in Mexico amid visa dispute with United States
June 8, 2026
TIJUANA: Iran’s national football team arrived in Mexico on Sunday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a dispute over US visa approvals…

Ontario Graduate Scholarship offers up to CAD 15,000 for master’s and PhD students
June 8, 2026
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program continues to provide financial support to high-achieving graduate students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in Canada. The merit-based…

Punjab cyclist wins Lahore road race as cycling federation plans more event
June 8, 2026
LAHORE: More than 50 cyclists from across Pakistan took part in a 50-kilometre cycling race in Lahore, showcasing endurance and skill in a competition…

Study raises concerns about long-term antidepressant use
June 8, 2026
A new study has found that long-term antidepressant use may offer limited benefits for some patients while potentially exposing them to a range of…