Iran will turn Gulf of Oman into ‘graveyard’ for ships if US doesn’t end blockade: military adviser
‘A naval blockade is an act of war, responding to it is our right,’ says Major General Mohsen Rezaei Black smoke rises at sea near the Strait of Hormuz. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran vowed Sunday to confront the US over its naval blockade, with a top military adviser to the country’s supreme leader warning that […]
PM Shehbaz thanks Qatar for support to Pakistan’s peace, de-escalation efforts in Middle East
Combined image of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. PHOTOS: FILE/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the leadership of Qatar for its support for Pakistan’s mediation and de-escalation efforts aimed at regional peace during a call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of […]
Arbitration court upholds Pakistan’s stance on Indus Waters Treaty
India dismisses proceedings, says its position on holding the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague upheld its earlier award supporting the continued validity of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), ruling that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement. The tribunal reaffirmed that the treaty remained in force, rejecting […]
North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike
250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York’s Long Island Rail Road North America’s largest commuter rail system, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), shut down early Saturday after five unions representing nearly half of its workforce went on strike across the New York City area, according to media reports. The Washington […]
Lewandowski to leave Barca
BARCELONA: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract. The veteran Polish forward, 37, scored 119 goals for Barcelona in 191 games across all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022. Lewandowski helped Barca to three La Liga titles, including this season’s trophy, […]
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet in Karachi for Zilhaj moon sighting today
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairperson Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad looks through telescope for the new moon. Photo: AFP The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday to sight the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on 29 Zilhajj, May 17, at […]
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
80 dead, 246 suspected cases in DRC; agency warns neighbouring countries to activate emergency mechanisms People at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in the Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak […]
Malaysia calls off search, rescue operation for victims of migrant boat tragedy
Sixteen migrants dead off Malaysia’s Pulau Pangkor as smuggling routes claim more lives at sea Malaysian authorities ended a nearly week-long search and rescue operation for victims of a boat capsizing tragedy involving Indonesian migrants in waters off Pulau Pangkor island last week, media reports said Sunday. At least 16 people were killed, while 23 […]
Iran vows ‘enemy’ weapons shipments cannot cross Strait of Hormuz
Russia shares China’s position on Hormuz, calls for permanent ceasefire to reopen Strait Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on Sunday that Tehran will no longer allow “enemy” military equipment to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. “We had given up our right of […]
Attack on LEAs constitutes terrorism: SC
Court noted that the review petition was filed after an extraordinary delay of 1,598 days Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed the review petition filed by Mushtaq Ahmed, a convict involved in killing police personnel.A trial court convicted […]