Polling begins in Gilgit-Baltistan general elections for 24 seats – Pakistan
Polling began on Sunday morning for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly amid tight security arrangements. The general elections for the GB’s legislative assembly are taking place after a four-month delay, which was attributed to harsh winter weather. The voting process in the region began at 8am on Sunday and is set to conclude […]
Israeli strike kills three soldiers in south Lebanon – World
BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on a military vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, the Lebanese military said on Saturday, laying bare Israel’s continued aggression just days after the countries discussed a conditional truce during talks in the United States. Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, claiming it seeks to root out Hezbollah, which […]
UN affirms Kashmir and Palestine are unresolved disputes – World
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council’s annual report for 2025, presented to the General Assembly on Friday, reaffirmed the continued relevance of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the Palestinian question, describing them as long-standing issues on the UNSC’s agenda with implications for regional and international peace and security. The report noted that more than […]
US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted – World
• Iran launches fresh missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain• Kuwait says new attack ‘dangerous escalation’; Bahrain denounces ‘blatant aggression’• Falling debris causes ‘material damage’ in Kuwait• Centcom says four attack drones downed near Hormuz; Iranian coastal radar sites also hit• Trump says Iran has ‘22pc’ of missiles left• US okays sale of $2bn in […]
Gilgit-Baltistan elections begin as 130 candidates contest 24 seats
G-B caretaker information minister urges citizens to vote, hopes polls boost development and prosperity ISLAMABAD: Voting is underway on Sunday in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Legislative Assembly elections, with more than 958,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across 24 constituencies. Polling will be held from 8am to 5pm, with 13 seats required to form […]
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directs team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes […]