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Record-breaking heat wave grips western United States

A record early heat wave striking the western United States on Friday is a one-in-500-year event and almost certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and is set to continue into the weekend across western cities while expanding eastward. Four locations in the desert area near the California-Arizona border registered 44.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, a US national record for March. The readings were recorded near Yuma and Martinez Lake in Arizona, and around Winterhaven and Ogilby in California. Read: Intense heatwave grips US, triggering record-breaking temperatures Already, 65 cities have recorded new March highs, ranging from Arizona and California to Idaho, Weather.com reported. Death Valley reached 40°C on Thursday, while typically cool and foggy San Francisco tied its historic March record at 29°C. In Colorado, skiers were seen hitting the slopes shirtless. The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warni...
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms solidarity with Saudi, Qatari envoys

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Tuesday, as the regional security situation in the Middle East escalated after Iran's missile attacks on a United States military base in Qatar. PM Shehbaz met separately with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Islamabad to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in the region. Both engagements took place in the aftermath of Monday night’s missile strike, widely reported to have targeted a US facility in the Gulf, according to the Prime Minister's Office.  Shehbaz met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy to exchange views on ongoing developments and reiterated Pakistan’s strong support for the Kingdom. In a post on social media platform X, the prime minister wrote: “Met the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East…Pakistan will continue to work closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy”. Met the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. I conveyed my prayers and good wishes for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as for my dear brother His… pic.twitter.com/na2QU9J7GA — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 24, 2025 He also conveyed his prayers and well wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. “Pakistan stands with the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia,” said PM Shehbaz. Read: Iran retaliates with missile strikes on US base in Qatar after nuclear raids In a separate meeting, the prime minister received Qatari Ambassador Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, during which he expressed solidarity with the Amir and the people of Qatar following the attack on the US military base the previous night. Met the Ambassador of Qatar this morning to express our solidarity with His Highness the Amir and the brotherly people of Qatar following last night’s attacks. We pray for the safety and security of our Qatari brothers and sisters, and the entire region. Pakistan has always… pic.twitter.com/z4vZRsEgFd — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 24, 2025 Posting on X, PM Shehbaz said: “We pray for the safety and security of our Qatari brothers and sisters, and the entire region”. He reaffirmed that Pakistan has always advocated for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path to peace in the Middle East. The premier had held telephonic conversations with both ambassadors shortly after news of the missile attacks broke. During these calls, he conveyed Pakistan’s serious concern over the incident and urged all sides to pursue immediate de-escalation. According to official sources, during the call with Ambassador Al-Khater, the Qatari envoy thanked Shehbaz for his swift outreach, calling it a meaningful gesture of solidarity during a “most unfortunate development”. In the telephonic exchange with the Saudi ambassador, Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s call for restraint and peaceful resolution. Ambassador Al Malkiy welcomed the statement and agreed that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia must coordinate closely to prevent further escalation. Earlier today, the Foreign Office issued a statement expressing Pakistan’s deep concern over the growing regional tensions following the missile attacks on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. 🔊PR NO.1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Pakistan Expresses Deep Concern at the Serious Escalation in the Security Situation in the Region. 🔗⬇️https://t.co/gKGdIoetBq pic.twitter.com/ATxH3Ld12T — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 24, 2025 In the statement, the Foreign Office said Pakistan strongly condemns violations of the principle of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. It called on all parties to adhere to fundamental principles of international law and urged the exercise of restraint by all sides. Read more: NSC backs diplomacy over war in region The statement also reiterated Pakistan’s consistent position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving conflicts, and called for immediate steps to de-escalate tensions to avoid further destabilisation in the region. Meanwhile, Israel has confirmed it has accepted a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Iran, following mediation efforts led by US President Donald Trump, according to a statement issued by the Israeli government. Netanyahu thanked Trump for his backing during the escalation, crediting the US administration with supporting Israel’s military posture and helping to neutralise what he described as “the Iranian nuclear threat.” However, Iran has denied agreeing to any formal ceasefire. In a televised briefing, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected reports that Tehran had accepted the US-drafted truce. “There is no such agreement from our side,” Araghchi said, describing the claims as “propaganda” and reiterating that Iran reserves the right to defend its sovereignty in the face of foreign aggression. Iran maintained it would halt strikes if Israeli attacks stop. 

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