Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, dozen still missing – World
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 31 people, according to provincial authorities, after toppling buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. National disaster authorities said at least a dozen people were still missing, while 134 had sustained injuries. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move […]
Trump’s new tariff offensive sparks global backlash
New duties on 60 nations over forced labour claims raise legal, economic and geopolitical concerns US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS United States President Donald Trump’s administration has once again turned to tariffs as a central pillar of its […]
Transport leader injured in Swat armed attack; son among 3 killed – Pakistan
SWAT: Local transport leader Afzal Gujjar was injured while his son, nephew and guard were killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle in the Shakardara area of Matta last night, police said on Monday. Police told local media that the attackers used heavy weapons during the assault that took place on Sunday night. […]
BISP head urges apology after Rana Sana’s beggar remarks – Pakistan
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid on Monday urged those whose words may have hurt BISP beneficiaries’ sentiments to apologise. While she did not specifically name anyone, the senator said this during a press conference in Islamabad after mentioning remarks by Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. Speaking on Geo […]
Women detained in Afghanistan’s Herat in clothing crackdown
Women nationwide must be fully covered when outside, often wearing an abaya, headscarf and face veil Afghan women in burqa walk towards a safer place after their house was damaged following a deadly magnitude 6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Sunday, at Lulam village, in Nurgal district, Kunar province, Afghanistan, September 3, 2025. PHOTO: Reuters […]
Maritime affairs minister contacts Dar, discusses release of Pakistani seamen held hostage by Somali pirates – Pakistan
Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry held a telephone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday regarding the release of Pakistani seamen taken hostage by Somali pirates, a statement by Chaudhry’s ministry said. The seamen were taken hostage more than a month ago when armed pirates hijacked the MT Honour […]
Israeli strikes on Iran ‘fully coordinated’ with US, says Tehran – World
Iran said on Monday that a recent wave of Israeli strikes against the country was “fully coordinated” with the United States’ forces. Tehran’s statement comes after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time since the shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect on April 8, despite US President Donald Trump calling […]
‘Give peace a little more chance’: PM Shehbaz urges restraint amid new escalations in ME
Says working earnestly, painstakingly together with partners to find a peaceful solution to conflict Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday urged all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a greater chance after Iran and Israel exchanged a fresh round of missiles. The statement came after Iran and […]
What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes? – Pakistan
We’re farming more land, but the harvest is shrinking. Fruit sellers at roadsides and bazaars are bracing for Pakistan’s yearly mango madness. Their baskets are filled with the early Sindhri crop for now as they wait for the Punjab Langra and Dusehri, soon to be followed by the Chaunsa and Anwar Ratol. This year’s season […]
‘Let’s call it quits’: Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued interview when confronted over election fraud claims – World
United States President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC — but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud. “You’re a one-sided, crooked network. Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, […]