Russian security forces kill four Da’ish inmates after hostage crisis, fatal stabbings

Russia’s security services shot dead four inmates on Friday who had taken hostages at a penal colony, fatally stabbed four of its staff and posted online videos describing themselves as Da’ish militants, officials said. “Snipers of the special forces of the Russian National Guard in the Volgograd region, with four precise shots, neutralised four prisoners […]

Pakistan’s 2nd mpox case detected in Peshawar: health official – Pakistan

Pakistan’s second case of the mpox virus (previously monkeypox) has been reported at the Peshawar airport, the national health coordinator confirmed on Friday. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last week declared the recent outbreak of the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant of the virus, Clade 1b, was […]

Gabon confirms its first case of mpox

Gabon has reported its first case of mpox in a man who had returned from a trip to Uganda, its health ministry said. Cases of the infectious disease, formerly known as monkeypox, have been surging in East Africa, but have also been detected in Asia and Europe. The 30-year-old who lives in Gabon had “returned […]

SC issues apology for six-year delay in 21-year-old double murder case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a written order addressing a six-year delay in deciding an appeal related to a double murder case in Wazirabad, Punjab. The appeal, heard by the Shariat Appellate Bench, was initially filed in 2018. The accused, Imran alias Mani, had been charged with double murder and adultery 21 years […]

Pakistan wins two golds at Asian MMA Championship 2024

Team Pakistan delivered a strong performance at the Asian MMA Championship 2024 held at the DHA Sports Complex in Lahore, with Eman Khan and Bano Butt each clinching gold medals in their respective categories. The event coincided with the BRAVE Combat Federation’s return with BRAVE CF 85. This highly anticipated event showcased top MMA fighters […]

Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit – World

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenksy on a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday, where he is pushing for a solution to end more than two years of war with Russia. Modi embraced Zelensky — who looked visibly emotional — at the Mariinsky palace in Kyiv, in the first ever visit […]

Shadman narrowly misses century, leads team to strong 316-5 at end of Day 3

RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred by just seven runs but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316-5 at close on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday. The left-hander scored a patient 183-ball 93 to keep the visitors’ chances of fighting out for a draw or […]

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