15 h. ago Typhoon Kalmaegi slams Philippines, killing four, displacing thousands

  At least four people have died and hundreds remain trapped on rooftops as Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashed heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across the central Philippines. The powerful storm, locally known as Tino, inundated major areas of the Visayas region, particularly Cebu province, where three fatalities have been confirmed. In the neighbouring province of Bohol, […]

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20 h. ago Karachi erupts after dumper kills man, injures wife; truck set on fire

KARACHI – Citizens in Karachi set a garbage dumper truck ablaze late Monday night after it fatally hit a motorcyclist and injured his wife on Nishtar Road, police said. The tragedy quickly escalated into violence when shots were fired at the crowd during the chaos. According to South DIG Syed Asad Raza, 23-year-old Shahzeb Shahid […]

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36 h. ago Three terrorists killed in separate operations across KP: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: As many as three terrorists were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday. “Movement of a group of khwarij, opposite general area Esham, North Waziristan District, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces.” The […]

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36 h. ago Six police officers injured in attack on North Waziristan DPO’s vehicle in Bannu

BANNU: Six police officers were injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of the North Waziristan District Police Officer (DPO) near Mamash Khel town in Bannu district, an official reported. Bannu Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad Khan confirmed the incident, explaining that the attack took place on Miranshah Road, which connects Bannu […]

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37 h. ago At least 20 killed, scores injured as 6.3 quake rocks Afghanistan’s north

KABUL: A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials and monitoring agencies said. The tremor hit before dawn with its epicentre near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. The shockwaves were powerful […]

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38 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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43 h. ago Five security officials injured in attack on police convoy in North Waziristan

NORTH WAZIRISTAN – At least five security officials were injured on Monday when the convoy of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) came under attack in North Waziristan. According to police sources, the squad of DPO Waqar Ahmed was ambushed on the Bannu–Miransha Road near Mamash Khel. While DPO Waqar Ahmed narrowly escaped unharmed, five […]

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44 h. ago Israel identifies remains of three hostages returned by Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have confirmed the identification of remains handed over by Hamas as those of three hostages taken in October 2023, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. The deceased include American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra, 21, Corporal Oz Daniel, 19, and Colonel Assaf Hamami, 40, the highest-ranking officer killed by the group. […]

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56 h. ago Karachi terror suspects reveal foreign links during interrogation

Law enforcement agencies have arrested four suspected terrorists belonging to the Sar Group in Karachi, who have made significant revelations during interrogation, citing sources reported on Sunday. According to the sources, suspect Ijlal Zaidi confessed to being involved in sectarian target killings in 2011. Sources revealed that Faraz, one of the suspects, was employed as […]

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57 h. ago KP announces commission to ‘expose vandals’ behind May 9 Peshawar attack

Provincial minister vows to trace culprits, review missing CCTV footage and identify culprits Inquiry commission to investigate May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, which PTI terms ‘political trap’ Slams ‘fake video’ claims against KP CM, saying Sohail Afridi was in Peshawar, not Lahore during riots PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will constitute an inquiry […]

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60 h. ago Rangers arrest key Lyari gang operative linked to Wasiullah Lakho network

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers have arrested a key operative of the Wasiullah Lakho gang during an intelligence-based raid in Lyari, recovering arms and ammunition from his possession, the paramilitary force said on Friday. According to a Rangers spokesperson, the suspect, identified as Mohammad Ismail alias Tamba, was a most-wanted criminal involved in targeted killings, robberies, and […]

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61 h. ago 21 killed, over 1,600 injured in 1,439 Punjab road accidents in 24 hours

LAHORE: At least 21 people were killed and 717 others seriously injured in 1,439 traffic accidents reported across Punjab during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department on Sunday. Rescue 1122 teams provided first aid to 908 victims with minor injuries on the spot, easing the burden on hospitals. Most of the […]

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64 h. ago Tragic fire at Mexico store claims 23 lives, including children

  A festive weekend in northwestern Mexico turned into a national tragedy when a massive fire broke out at a discount store in Hermosillo, Sonora, killing at least 23 people and injuring a dozen others. The blaze erupted on Saturday as families gathered to celebrate the Day of the Dead, one of Mexico’s most cherished […]

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67 h. ago Police convoy attacked in Hangu, three officers injured including SHO

HANGU – A police convoy came under attack in the Doaba area of Hangu on Sunday, leaving three policemen, including a station house officer (SHO), injured. According to police sources, the convoy was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED), followed by intense firing from unidentified assailants. The officials on board included SP Investigation Abdul […]

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68 h. ago Two killed, several injured in family vendetta shooting on Crete

ATHENS– Two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting in the village of Vorizia on the Greek island of Crete on Saturday, in what police believe was a family vendetta. According to police, the attackers opened fire in the morning, killing a 39-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman. At least ten others […]

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69 h. ago Shahid Khaqan undergoes heart surgery after attack in Murree

MURREE – Former prime minister and head of the Awam Pakistan Party, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, suffered a heart attack on Saturday and underwent surgery in his hometown, Murree. According to family sources, doctors placed two stents in his heart during the procedure, and his condition has since improved. Meanwhile, several political figures are also receiving […]

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2 d. ago Babar, Shaheen shine as Pakistan clinch T20 series against South Africa

LAHORE — Babar Azam’s brilliant 68 and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery spell powered Pakistan to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the decisive third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, sealing the series 2-1. Shaheen led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 3-26, while Faheem Ashraf and debutant Usman Tariq chipped […]

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3 d. ago Four dacoits killed in encounter led by Peshawar city police chief

Four dacoits were shot dead during a police encounter in Peshawar on Saturday. The shootout, led by the Peshawar city police chief, took place in the Mera Kachori area near Chamkani in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital. The dacoits have been active in teh area for the last 20 years. Reportedly, a police team was sent […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan militants suffer heaviest losses in a decade during October

Militants in Pakistan faced their deadliest month in ten years in October as security forces intensified counter-terrorism operations across multiple regions, according to data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report stated that 355 militants were killed last month, while 72 security personnel and 31 civilians, including a peace […]

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4 d. ago Torrential rains submerge Central Vietnam, 11 missing and 13 dead

Heavy floods have struck central Vietnam, killing 13 people and leaving 11 others missing, the government reported Friday. The floods follow record rainfall over the past several days. Several towns, including Hue and Hoi An, face severe water levels, with homes and streets submerged. Authorities continue rescue operations as families remain trapped in flood-hit areas. […]

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