9 killed, 13 injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon in new ceasefire violation
A displaced woman stands outside her home after returning to Hannawiyeh in southern Lebanon on April 18, 2026. PHOTO: AFP At least nine people were killed and 13 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday despite a temporary ceasefire, Lebanese media reported. The state-run National News Agency said three […]
Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies
Masakazu Shimura, a cleaning professional with three decades of experience opens up a spa-life service for plushies Dry-cleaning professional Masakazu Shimura brushes a soft toy at the facility of Cleaning Yonmarusan in Fuefuki city of Yamanashi Prefecture on April 27, 2026 © Philip FONG / AFP A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained […]
‘Apartheid without borders,’ says UN special rapporteur on Israel’s interception of aid flotilla
Israeli navy intercepted vessels from the flotilla late Wednesday as they headed toward Gaza The UN special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories on Thursday described Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as “Apartheid without borders.” “ALARM! How on earth is it possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in […]
Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers say
Activists say Israel intercepted aid flotilla near Greece in escalation, Turkiye calls it an ‘act of piracy’ A banner with a message calling for the New Zealand government to sanction Israel hangs on a boat of a humanitarian flotilla preparing to depart for Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain, April 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel has intercepted […]
Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond
Britain’s King Charles standing next to Queen Camilla interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, in New York City. PHOTO: REUTERS New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday he encourages Britain’s King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, with his comments coming during the British monarch’s ongoing […]
Fact check: Viral video of Italian PM Meloni ignoring Netanyahu at UNGA session is AI-generated
Video shows several discrepancies, signs of digital manipulation; AI detection tools also label it as suspicious Multiple users on social media platforms X and YouTube were sharing a video since April 29, 2026, claiming it shows Italian PM Giorgia Meloni ignoring her Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, during a United Nations General Assembly session. However, the […]
K-P jirga rejects drone strikes, announces emergency Assembly session
Govt, opposition unite against civilian casualties from both terrorism and drone warfare Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. Photo: X In a rare display of political unity, a joint jirga led by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday unanimously condemned ongoing drone strikes in tribal districts, deciding to convene a series of gatherings on the issue. […]
Cambridge says it is aware of reported A-Level paper leak, investigating matter
Alleged AS Mathematics paper reportedly circulated on social media hours before the exam Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Wednesday said it was aware of reports regarding the alleged leak of a question paper and was investigating the matter, adding that further information would be shared after the June 2026 examination series. In a statement, CIE said: […]
Pakistan working silently to find ‘new formula’ to break US-Iran deadlock: Sources
Both sides are actively engaged in channel diplomacy through Pakistan to reach an agreement, say Pakistani sources Iranian National News Agency said that Iran will not join second round of talks with US to be held in Islamabad. PHOTO: APA NEWS X Away from the media limelight, Pakistan is working silently to break the ongoing […]
US backs $2.4 billion American firm investment offer in Pakistan
In case Pakistan accepts the US offer, it may also help fast-track the installation of these systems President Donald Trump’s administration has backed a $2.4 billion investment offer by an American firm to install advanced security systems at major Pakistani airports to detect criminals and transnational threats. US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie A Baker has recently […]