Israel approves plan aiming to double annexed Golan population – World
The Israeli government on Sunday approved a plan to double the population of the occupied and annexed Golan Heights, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the prime minister’s office said. The government had “unanimously approved” the 40 million shekel ($11 million) “plan for the demographic development of the Golan … in light of […]
Schools to remain closed across Punjab on Monday due to ‘security situation’ – Pakistan
Schools across Punjab and the Islamabad Capital Territory will remain closed on Monday (tomorrow) due to a “security situation”, a notification from the Punjab School Education Department said on Sunday. “In view of the prevailing situation in the province, it has been decided that all public and private schools in Punjab will remain closed on […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to activate ‘joint task force’ for public security – Pakistan
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have pledged to expand mutual cooperation to improve internal security in their respective countries, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have long shared a multifaceted relationship rooted in mutual economic interests, strategic military cooperation, and shared Islamic heritage. Historically, these ties have encompassed economic assistance, energy supplies […]
Gandapur says PTI to implement Imran’s orders on civil disobedience protest ‘once there’s clarity’ – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday said that the PTI would move on with the implementation of “civil disobedience” based on incarcerated party founder Imran Khan’s orders in the same spirit, but “there is no clarity” until now regarding that. Imran, in a post on his X account on December 5, lamented […]
PM Shehbaz launches year’s last polio vaccination campaign – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday launched the last anti-polio campaign of the year to ensure the complete eradication of polio from the country amidst an uptick in cases. The last anti-polio campaign of 2024 is set to begin tomorrow across 143 districts in the country, focusing on addressing the alarming rise in polio cases […]
Oil spills into Kerch Strait after Russian tanker breaks apart in storm – World
A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart and spilt oil into the Kerch Strait during a heavy storm on Sunday, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said. At least one person was killed. Footage published by state media showed the 136-metre Volgoneft 212 […]
5 killed as landslide hits vehicle in Skardu – Pakistan
At least five people were killed after their vehicle was struck by a landslide near Rondo Malupa in Skardu on Sunday afternoon, The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported. Pakistan is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. This year, it recorded its wettest April since 1961, with 59.3 mm of rainfall, causing at least […]
Govt launches last polio campaign of 2024 amid uptick in cases – Pakistan
The last anti-polio campaign of 2024 is set to begin tomorrow across 143 districts in the country, focusing on addressing the alarming rise in polio cases and ensuring maximum immunisation coverage, the government announced on Sunday. Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic, with the […]
Turkiye ready to offer military training to Syria if new administration requests, says defence minister – World
The new administration in Syria should be given a chance to govern following their constructive messages, and Turkiye stands ready to provide military training if such help is requested, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said. Nato member Turkiye backed the Syrian rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad last weekend, ending a 13-year civil war. Turkiye […]
1 Pakistani confirmed dead, 47 among survivors in Greek boat capsize incidents: FO – Pakistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed on Sunday that one citizen was among the dead in yesterday’s boat capsize incidents in Greece, while 47 Pakistanis were among the rescued. At least five migrants drowned after their wooden boat, carrying many Pakistanis, capsized off Greece’s southern island of Gavdos, the coastguard said on Saturday, with […]