Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspends provincial government
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday, October 11, declared a state of emergency and imposed governor’s rule in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effectively suspending the provincial government led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The
India’s NIA probes attack on Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar under anti-hijacking law
India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to investigate the alleged mid-air attack on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Flydubai flight on September 30, invoking the Anti-Hijacking Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case was registered
Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize highlights the importance of international justice
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay recognizes her contributions to international human rights and accountability. It also draws attention to the challenges facing the international legal system amid growing political pressure on institutions tasked with addressing
Trump calls for new Ukrainian president, blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, October 10, called for Ukraine to elect a new president, directing fresh criticism at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and linking his leadership to concerns over diesel prices in the United States. Trump’s remarks add another dimension to
Trump says Iran war will end soon, predicts oil prices will plunge
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “very soon” and predicted a sharp decline in oil prices once the conflict is over, while reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking at a
Russian bomb strike kills 33 in Kramatorsk, Ukraine
At least 33 people were killed and 18 others wounded in a Russian bomb attack on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strike hit a street where two city buses were operating, in one of the deadliest single
Three killed, 36 injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Three people were killed and 36 others injured in separate attacks targeting two major airports in Saudi Arabia, according to the kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were
Pakistan expands Saudi military role as Mecca defence pact takes effect
Pakistan is moving to strengthen its military support for Saudi Arabia as the newly formed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement enters an operational phase amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations chief, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, confirmed that Pakistani
Nana Patekar dies at 75, last rites to be held at Pune farmhouse
Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. His mortal remains are being taken to his farmhouse in Donje near Pune, where his last rites will
Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity as part of any agreement to end the ongoing war between Washington and Tehran. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Vance said the United States
US-Iran conflict intensifies as Myanmar receives emergency aid and Ukraine reports civilian casualties
Fighting between the United States and Iran has intensified following a month-long lull, while humanitarian operations are expanding in flood-hit parts of Myanmar and Russian attacks in Ukraine continue to cause civilian casualties, according to the United Nations. The latest escalation between Washington
India-Africa partnership built for generations, Jaishankar says
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Africa, saying the relationship is intended to endure for generations rather than serve only immediate interests. Speaking at the Foreign Service Institute of Ghana in Accra on India, Africa
Debris found from missing medical plane off Massachusetts coast, six on board
Debris from a Canadian-registered air ambulance jet that disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston has been found off the coast of Massachusetts, the United States Coast Guard said. The Gulfstream aircraft was carrying six people, including four crew members and two passengers,
Russia vows more strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine weighs ceasefire proposals
Russia has warned that it will continue what it describes as targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, while urging foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel to leave Ukraine as fighting intensifies. The Russian Foreign Ministry said its military would continue carrying
UAE shared FlyDubai flight details with Israel, including pilots’ names and nationalities
The United Arab Emirates shared passenger and crew information with Israeli authorities before a FlyDubai flight to Israel, including details about the pilots, according to regional officials, raising fresh questions about how the alleged cockpit attack was able to occur. The development comes
October 2: Remembering two giants of India’s history
Lal Bahadur Shastri and Mahatma Gandhi — Two Lives, Two Paths, One Enduring Legacy October 2 is a unique day in India’s history. It is a day of celebration, remembrance and reflection as the nation observes the birth anniversaries of two extraordinary Indians
Flydubai flight triggers hijack alert after cockpit incident, lands safely in Saudi Arabia
A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely at Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport on Wednesday after triggering emergency and hijack alerts during a dramatic cockpit incident. Flight FZ1073, carrying around 180 people, was heading toward Ben Gurion Airport when it
F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong as Pentagon probes major security mystery
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating how components from an Australian F-35 fighter jet, originally being shipped to the United States, were diverted to Hong Kong, raising questions about supply-chain security and whether sensitive military technology could have fallen into Chinese hands.
US court orders White House to restore access for banned news outlets
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s decision to bar three major news organizations from the White House, ordering the administration to restore their press access while the legal dispute continues. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day temporary
Trump and Xi seek to ease tensions and stabilise ties
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington as both sides seek to prevent tensions from escalating and maintain a fragile period of stability in relations between the world’s two largest economies. Analysts say the summit is expected