UK’s ‘youngest knife murderers’ handed detention terms – World
Britain’s “youngest knife murderers” were on Friday sentenced to a minimum of eight-and-a-half years’ detention for killing a stranger in a machete attack when they were aged just 12. The sentence was ordered as a nationwide ban on “zombie” style knives and machetes with blades of over 20 centimetres came into force this week to […]
Veteran cricket umpire Aleem Dar to retire at end of 2024-25 domestic season – Sport
Aleem Dar, widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected and admired cricket umpires, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 domestic season, concluding a career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Aleem is also a three-time winner of the prestigious […]
Afghan embassy in UK shutters after Taliban cuts ties – World
Afghanistan’s embassy in London closed on Friday after Taliban authorities cut ties with diplomatic missions set up by the previous government in Kabul and fired its UK staff. An AFP reporter saw a notice hung on the gate to the consular section reading: “The embassy of the Republic of Afghanistan is closed.” No one answered […]
Pakistan wins more financing assurances from China, UAE, Saudi: IMF official – Business
Pakistan has received “significant financing assurances” from China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — linked to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme — that go beyond a deal to roll over $12 billion in bilateral loans owed to them, a Fund official has said. IMF Pakistan Mission Chief Nathan Porter declined […]
5 more killed, 15 injured in KP’s Kurram clashes as latest wave of violence enters 8th day – Pakistan
Five more people were killed and 15 injured on Friday as fresh clashes — which first emerged last week — between rival tribes in different areas of Kurram district continued into the eighth day, bringing the total number of casualties to 46 dead and 96 injured, a hospital official said. Police and hospital sources last […]
PM Shehbaz to address UN General Assembly’s 79th session tonight in New York – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) tonight in New York, where he is expected to raise the Palestine and Kashmir issues. The premier will address the plenary meeting for the UN General Debate — scheduled to begin at 6pm PST — as the second […]
7-year-old Indian boy killed in ritual sacrifice – World
Five people were arrested in India for the killing of a seven-year-old boy in an alleged ritual sacrifice aimed at bringing good fortune to a public school, police said on Friday. The victim was found dead in his bed on Sunday night at the hostel where he lived in the city of Hathras, not far […]
‘Broken’ news industry faces uncertain future ahead of World News Day – World
World News Day aims to raise awareness about challenges endangering the hard-pressed industry. From disinformation campaigns to soaring scepticism, plummeting trust and economic slumps, the global media landscape has been hit with blow after blow. World News Day, taking place on Saturday, September 28 with the support of hundreds of organisations including AFP, aims to […]
Ex-defence minister Ishiba set to become Japan’s next PM – World
Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba was set on Friday to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning a closely fought contest in his fifth and final attempt to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Ishiba prevailed over hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi in a run-off vote in what was seen as one of the most unpredictable leadership […]
PM Shehbaz urges world support for immediate Gaza truce – World
• Meets Palestinian leader, Iranian president, British PM• Pakistan to engage with IMF, WB on climate financing NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemned the ongoing atrocities by the Israeli forces against the Palestinian people and called upon the world community to forge unity and demand an immediate ceasefire and the creation […]