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Trump sanctions ICC on day its ex-judge gets Nobel Peace Prize

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:23:29 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), intensifying its efforts to weaken the tribunal over investigations involving the United States and its allies, including Israel.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures late on October 9, shortly after South African jurist Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Pillay is a for

Saudi-led coalition orders Sanaa evacuation as Houthis threaten Saudi Aramco sites

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:49:43 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 13 (ANI): The Saudi-led coalition has directed civilians to vacate a fuel installation in the Houthi-administered Yemeni capital of Sanaa ahead of a planned military operation, as Yemen's Houthi rebels issue direct threats against Saudi Arabia's petroleum infrastructure amid intensifying regional hostilities.

Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that locals sh

'We'll Keep Waiting': Afghanistan's Dead-End Road To China

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:21:49 GMT

At the October 4inaugurationof a road built to Afghanistans border with China, Taliban officials faced a frosty reception from their eastern neighbor.

Beijing did not send representativesor officially acknowledgethe event and Chinas militarized boundary remained firmly shut. Images from the inaugurationshowedChinese security cameras watching from behind swaths of razor wire.

A satellite image taken on Octob

Delhi Police take down nearly 500 Social Media posts aimed at triggering unrest

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:12:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The Delhi Police has taken down around 500 social media posts on Tuesday that allegedly created rumours or tried to create unrest among people, a Delhi Police Source said.

Additional Commissioner of Police Sanjay Bhatia said that the Delhi Police is taking action against alleged fake, misleading and synthetically generated social media posts in connection with recent pro

Chhattisgarh Hockey League: Indian Hockey legend Sardar Singh announced as League Ambassador

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:41:52 GMT

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 13 (ANI): One of India's most decorated field hockey players, Sardar Singh has been announced as the League Ambassador of the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League. India's first-ever hockey league organised by a State Government, Chhattisgarh Hockey League's inaugural season will be held from 21st October to 1st November at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium

(SpotNews) PAKISTAN-MULTAN-TRAIN-DERAILMENT-ACCIDENT

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:15:19 GMT

(261013) -- MULTAN, Oct. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at the site of a train derailment accident in Multan district of Punjab province, Pakistan, Oct. 13, 2026. At least five passengers were killed and 30 others injured after all 14 carriages of a passenger train derailed in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province early Tuesday morning, police said.

"The accident occurred in Multan district when the Rehman Ba

International Human Rights Foundation calls emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa "military-backed power grab," demands restoration of rights

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:09:04 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 13 (ANI): International Human Rights Foundation on Tuesday condemned the emergency rule in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, calling it a 'military-backed power grab' and demanding the restoration of democratic rights in the district.

In a post on X, the foundation expressed firm dissent over the post-emergency situation in the district, including the presence of the military, the

Baloch rights protest in Germany exposes Pakistan's growing human rights concerns

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:08:34 GMT

Hannover [Germany], October 13 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a rally in Hannover, Germany, to protest against human rights violations, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and military operations in Balochistan, urging the international community to hold Pakistani authorities accountable.

In a post shared on X, BNM stated that demonstrators marched from the city's central Krpcke a

At least four killed, several injured after passenger train derails in Pakistan's Punjab

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:07:43 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 13 (ANI): In a tragic accident, at least four individuals lost their lives and more than 40 others sustained injuries after the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in the Multan district of Punjab province on Tuesday, local media reported.

Bound for Peshawar, the train met with an accident, which was confirmed by Pakistan's Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi,

UNDP report exposes Pakistan's development gap, over 38% live in poverty

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:06:58 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 13 (ANI): More than 38 per cent of Pakistan's population suffers from overlapping disadvantages in healthcare, education and living conditions, exposing persistent gaps in the country's development, according to the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) latest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, figures released by the UNDP in New York

Amnesty International raises alarm over Pakistan's human rights crackdown amid emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:08:50 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 13 (ANI): Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over Pakistan's decision to impose a state of emergency and governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that the measures could undermine fundamental rights, suppress dissent and expand the military's role in the province.

Babu Ram Pant, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for South Asia, said reports of arbitrary deten

After India standardises names of 28 geographical features in Ladakh, China calls move 'illegal'

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:55 GMT

Beijing [China], October 13 (ANI): China on Tuesday made desperate attempts to challenge India's indisputable sovereignty, raising futile objections after the Union Government identified and standardised the names of 28 strategic places and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh for official mapping.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Central Government, in consultation with the Union

Delhi Police registers more than 4 FIRs against social media handles for spreading fake posts during SIR protests

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:41:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has registered more than four FIRs against social media handles allegedly spreading false narratives and vitiating the atmosphere in the country.

Several Pakistani social media handles have also been identified as active in spreading anti-India sentiments across the border, according to the i

Kusal Mendis to lead, Madushanka and Malinga called up as Sri Lanka announce 15-member squad for Pakistan Tests

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:34:28 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka have named a 15-member squad for their upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan.

The Asian side will travel to Pakistan for two Tests from November 9, with the matches taking place in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

Kusal Mendis will captain the side, while experienced batter Pathum Nissanka has been included in the touring party pending a return t

Amnesty Slams Iran's Execution Of 5 Protesters

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:19:54 GMT

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Alireza Reisi (right) and Alireza Sepahi, two protesters who were recently executed in Iran.

Amnesty International has accused Iran of using executions to intimidate the population and discourage further protests, following the execution of five men convicted in connection with anti-government demonstrations in January.

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Ranji Trophy: Tushar Deshpande claims five-wicket haul, Ravindra Jadeja slams century on Day 2

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:48:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande claimed a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul to help bowl Chandigarh out for just 78 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

Deshpande returned figures of 5/17, while Mohit Avasthi chipped in with 3/9. Mumbai had earlier posted 429, powered by half-centuries from Tanush Kotian and Avasthi, before

Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Governor's rule imposed, PTI rally scuttled, leaders arrested amid escalating tensions

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:18:01 GMT

Swabi [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Police launched a series of raids across Swabi district on Sunday to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and prevent a major rally that former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Sohail Afridi was scheduled to address in the Shewa Adda area of Razaar tehsil.

According to Dawn, the security crackdown and heightened police vigilance commenced immediately after

BJP's Kirit Somaiya demands Imran Khan's arrest, deportation over alleged OCI violations during Mumbai protests

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:14:55 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya on Monday demanded the immediate arrest and deportation of actor Imran Khan over his participation in a protest in Mumbai, alleging violations of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) provisions and visa conditions.

Somaiya said he had submitted evidence to the police regarding the actor's speeches during the demonst

"We will never go back to square one": Iran remains open to US nuclear talks with firm conditions

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:58:48 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 12 (ANI): In a definitive declaration outlining Tehran's diplomatic stance, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei asserted that while Iran is willing to engage in nuclear negotiations with the United States, it will not reset the clock on past grievances or ignore the changing realities on the ground.

Speaking on Monday against the backdrop of heightened Middle East tens

Pakistan's fuel price turmoil deepens as consumers bear brunt of government taxes

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:12:29 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan] October 12 (ANI) Pakistan's persistent fuel price fluctuations have intensified financial pressure on households, with petrol and diesel costs remaining significantly higher despite repeated revisions, exposing the burden of the country's energy dependence and taxation policies, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, petrol prices had increased by Rs 145.13 to Rs 3

"Pakistan belongs to its people, not its military": Imran Khan's son Kasim slams emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:10:31 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's son Kasim Khan on Monday condemned the federal government's imposition of a state of emergency and governor's rule in the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.

Accusing Army Chief Asim Munir of invoking 'terrorism to justify another military operation in Pashtun lands,' Kasim asserted that 'Paki

NIA attaches property used to harbour Pakistani LeT terrorists in Srinagar

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:13:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said it has attached a residential property in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar belonging to an accused in a case which relates to a cross-border terrorist conspiracy involving the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

The property, belonging to Ghulam Mohammad Mir alias Mama Gas, was attached under Section 25 of

"India-Pakistan flavour will be missed": Asian Games gold mdealist Suraj Karkera on Men in Green's withdrawal from Hockey Asian Champions Trophy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:12:09 GMT

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera said that while the public will miss the flavour and intensity of a match against arch-rivals Pakistan during the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Punjab 2026, the Indian team will look to perform to the best of their ability.

Notably, Bangladesh have replaced Pakistan in the Asian Champions

Pakistan: Karachi residents stage protest, accuse Sindh Government of risking urban flooding

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:11:26 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Environmentalists and residents staged a protest opposing the construction of a commercial zone along Nehr-i-Khayam in Karachi's Clifton area, accusing the authorities of threatening the city's drainage infrastructure, public spaces and marine ecosystem, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, members of the Clifton Block 5 Residents Association, Clifton Defence Community and

Afghanistan slams Pakistan PM over terrorism remark, says officials' focus on propaganda reflects failed policy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:10:59 GMT

Kabul [Afghanistan], October 12 (ANI): Afghanistan has hit back at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over his remarks on terrorism emanating from Afghan soil, with Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid accusing Pakistani authorities of making baseless allegations, sabotaging negotiation processes and prioritising propaganda to hide their drawbacks over finding solutions to the country's political, secu

One seed, a shared harvest: China-Pakistan agricultural cooperation bears fruit

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:45:45 GMT

WUHAN, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- In the summer of 2003, Zhu Xiaobo, an agricultural technician from central China's Wuhan city, landed in Pakistan with two suitcases of hybrid rice seeds and an electronic dictionary that cannot produce sound.

She spoke little English, nor the regional language, Urdu, and of the 38 seed companies she had emailed before her departure, only a family business run by Tahar Salimi in northea

Baloch Yakjehti Committee accuses Pakistani forces of deadly drone strike in Mastung

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:38:00 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused Pakistani security forces of endangering civilian lives in Balochistan after a drone strike and a separate incident of Frontier Corps (FC) firing left four men injured in Mastung. The committee demanded independent investigations, accountability and an end to attacks on civilian areas, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

Ajmer Sharif's Haji Syed Salman Chishty highlights India's pluralism at US Symposium

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:36:11 GMT

Utah [US], October 12 (ANI): Highlighting India's tradition of religious coexistence and unity in diversity, Haji Syed Salman Chishty, the 26th-generation Gaddi-Nashin of Ajmer Dargah Sharif, represented India at the 33rd International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University (BYU) in the US, where he called for stronger efforts to protect religious freedom and promote interfaith harmony.

According

Deadly Riyadh airport attack heightens security concerns, risks wider conflict

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:45:22 GMT

ADEN, Yemen, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's main international airport has heightened the risk of regional escalation, putting pressure on Saudi Arabia to respond and raising the prospect of deeper involvement by outside powers.

Saturday's attack on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi authorities. The Saudi-l

PCB shifts President's Trophy matches after emergency announced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:33:27 GMT

Peshawar [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Amid political turmoil over Pakistan's federal government's announcement of an emergency in Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the ongoing first-class President's Trophy Grade 1 matches out of Peshawar and Abbottabad to venues in Sheikhupura and Lahore, as reported by Cricinfo.

The move comes after Islamabad imposed a s

Riyadh airport hit again day after deadly Houthi strike

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:04:02 GMT

Anunidentified projectile sparked a fire at Terminal 4, killing one person and injuring 11 others, Saudi authorities have confirmed

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has come under another deadly attack just one day after a Houthi strike killed 12 people and injured 309 at the facility. The latest attack on Sunday killed a Pakistani resident and injured 11 others, according to Saudi Ara

PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 13,000 cr in Chennai, Vijay seeks Centre's support for key state demands

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:16:18 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on young people to contribute to the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" at the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in the city. The projects highlighted i

Chenab, Anji Khad bridges strengthen Kashmir's all-weather rail link to national railway network

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:14:32 GMT

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 11 (ANI): The Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge have strengthened all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, integrating the Valley with the national railway network without interruption. The engineering landmarks on the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link have connected the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country by train.

This connectivity enables apple

Jammu and Kashmir: Kulgam police conduct counter-terrorism mock drill at Aharbal tourist destination

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:12:31 GMT

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir), October 11 (ANI): Kulgam Police conducted a counter-terrorism mock drill at Aharbal in the Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, a tourist destination, to assess operational readiness, response preparedness and coordination among security agencies in a simulated security scenario.

The drill was conducted under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kulgam, and was l

BYC alleges 28-year-old Baloch man was tortured, killed after disappearance

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:07:34 GMT

Washuk [Balochistan], October 11 ( ANI): The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has alleged that 28-year-old Shukrullah Baloch was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security personnel and subsequently extrajudicially killed in Balochistan.

According to a statement issued by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Shukrullah, son of Abdul Nabi and a resident of Kappar in Washuk district, was allegedly taken by Pakistani Army

Ranji Trophy Round 1, Day 1: Rinku, Smaran, Rathod hit tons, Shami and Jadeja shine; KL Rahul, Jaiswal fail

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:35:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Centuries from Rinku Singh, Ravichandran Smaran, Yash Rathod and other standout performances from Mohammed Shami, Musheer Khan and Ravindra Jadeja highlighted the first day of Ranji Trophy first-round matches on Sunday.

While the day saw some of India's biggest domestic and international talents and some of rising/fringe talent shine, Test match regulars KL Rahul (4) and

Pakistan imposes emergency, Governor's rule in PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:06:50 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 11 (ANI): Pakistan has imposed a state of emergency and governor's rule in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), following presidential approval of recommendations submitted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's federal cabinet.

Dawn, citing an official statement from the President's Office, reported the severe intervention wa

"Lectures others on rule of law yet at home army is rule and law": India slams Pak at UN over accusations on minority rights

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:06:54 GMT

New York [US], October 11 (ANI): India on Sunday slammed Pakistan for its false accusations over the treatment of religious minorities in the country, calling it a 'tactical diversion' from Islamabad's own record on minority rights and press freedom.

Delivering her reply in reponse to Pakistan's remarks on the UN General Assembly Sixth Committee agenda "Rule of Law at National and International Levels", Mythili R

Paank condemns disappearances of two Baloch men in Balochistan

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:35:13 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], October 11 (ANI): Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has condemned the alleged enforced disappearances of two Baloch men, Adil Baloch and Obaid, in Balochistan, demanding the disclosure of their whereabouts and their safe release.

In a statement, Paank said Adil Baloch, son of Imam Bakhsh and a resident of Nalient, Kulanch, was forcibly disappeared by

J-K: Heavy rain triggers flooding in Bohri and Anand Nagar in Jammu; no casualties reported

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:34:53 GMT

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 11 (ANI): Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Bohri and Anand Nagar areas of Jammu, with water entering homes and roads becoming waterlogged, disrupting daily life and causing difficulties for residents.

Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta said the heavy rainfall was unexpected as the monsoon season had nearly ended, and flooding within two hours caused extensive damage in seve

Pak: HRFP condemns mob arson, threats against Christians in Narang Mandi over blasphemy allegation

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:59:43 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 11 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has strongly condemned mob violence, arson and threats against members of the Christian community in Narang Mandi, Sheikhupura District, Pakistan, following a blasphemy allegation against Kamran Gill Masih, a Christian man who has been arrested by police.

According to a press release issued by HRFP, its Fact-Finding Team received informati

Navratri begins with thousands of devotees thronging temples across India, elaborate arrangements at J-K temples

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:58:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Marking the commencement of the nine-day Shardiya Navratri festival, thousands of devotees on Sunday thronged prominent temples across the country from the early hours of the morning to offer prayers and seek divine blessings.

In Jammu and Kashmir, the pilgrimage town of Katra wore a festive look as an influx of pilgrims arrived at the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi s

Robust security arrangements in place for Navratri across Jammu and Kashmir

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:30:44 GMT

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 11 (ANI): Robust security arrangements have been made across Jammu and Kashmir for Navratri, with deployment plans issued at the district level, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) Range, Sargun Shukla, said on Sunday.

"Very robust security arrangements have been made, and the deployment plans have been issued at the district level

SA vs AUS, 1st Test: Renshaw's 190, early wicket puts Aussies in driver's seat (Day 2, Stumps)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:19:15 GMT

Durban [South Africa], October 10 (ANI): With an early wicket of Ryan Rickelton following a marathon century by Matt Renshaw, Australia ended the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Durban on Saturday in the driver's seat.

At the end of day two's play, SA was 27/1, with David Bedingham (12*) and Aiden Markram (15*) unbeaten. Bad light had stopped play for the day. Earlier, Australia had man

"Will not bow to nuclear blackmail": India draws three red lines in sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at UN

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:18:12 GMT

New York [US], October 10 (ANI): In a sharp rebuttal delivered at the UN General Assembly First Committee, India warned that nuclear weapons must not be treated as "routine instruments of statecraft" and firmly asserted that New Delhi will "not bow to nuclear blackmail,' exercising India's Right of Reply in response to remarks made by Pakistan.

In a post on X, India's Permanent Mission to the UN noted that First

"Same procedures here in India as back home": European Air Chiefs praise seamless integration at Tarang Shakti

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:17:48 GMT

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 10 (ANI): Seamless operational synergy and standardised combat procedures have made flying in India's desert skies identical to operating in European airspace, military chiefs from European partner nations highlighted during the multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti at Air Force Station Jodhpur.

Speaking at a joint press conference, senior defence officials from Germany and Fra

J-K: Arms, ammunition, explosive material recovered from Mukaam Cherhar forest area in Sopore

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:17:29 GMT

Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 10 (ANI): Acting on specific intelligence inputs generated by Sopore Police, a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in the forest area of Mukaam Cherhar, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bomai, resulting in the recovery of a major cache of arms, ammunition, grenades, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other related material, according to the press rele

"Can't say much about it, main focus is the title": Indian defender Jugraj on Pakistan's withdrawal from Asian Champions Trophy

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:16:15 GMT

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Indian hockey defender Jugraj Singh said that while the public will miss the flavour and intensity of a match against arch-rivals Pakistan during the Asian Champions Trophy, the focus of the team is solely on the tournament and continuing their fine run with another title win in Punjab.

Jugraj, who was attending the National Tennis Champio

We continue to evolve, adapt to evolving security situation: US Air Force General after OP Sindoor brief at Exercise Tarang Shakti

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:46:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Operation Sindoor was discussed with participating nations during subject matter expert exchanges at the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, with partner countries expressing considerable interest in learning about the operation and India's experience, Exercise Director Air Vice Marshal Raj Thakur said on Saturday.

Addressing a press conference on Exercise Tarang Sh

Renshaw's marathon 190 pushes Australia to big lead against South Africa at Durban

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:45:11 GMT

Durban [South Africa], October 10 (ANI): Australian batter Matt Renshaw registered the fourth-highest score by an Aussie batter in South Africa, helping the former World Test Championship crown-holders pull off a memorable comeback during the first Test against current mace holders at Durban.

Renshaw, who came on the crease with the scoreline at 84/4 and premier batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne go

"If you do not allow voices to be raised in this country....." says AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj on anti-CEC protest

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:10:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday accused the Central government of preventing young people from raising their voices during the protest in the national capital against the Chief Election Commissioner.

Bharadwaj said young people from across the country had gathered in Delhi to demand their rights.

"Today, young people from every c

J-K Police organises kabaddi tournament in Ramban to engage youth, promote sports

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:07:28 GMT

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police organised a kabaddi tournament in Ramban on Saturday under its Civic Action Programme (CAP), aiming to encourage youth participation in sports, provide a platform for emerging talent and support efforts to keep young people away from drugs.

The tournament brought together local kabaddi players, with officials highlighting the importanc

Pakistan: Karachi's governance failures undermine climate resilience, worsen public health

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:37:58 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], October 10 (ANI) Karachi's fragmented administration, unchecked urban expansion and persistent civic failures are undermining climate resilience and aggravating public health risks, experts warned at a conference, highlighting the Pakistani authorities' failure to address the city's deepening environmental crisis, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, the discussion, titled "Climate Change,

Amnesty International raises alarm over Pakistan's Punjab Anti-terror law threatens fair trial rights

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:58:49 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 10 (ANI): Amnesty International has criticised Pakistan's Punjab government over its controversial Anti-Terrorism (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2026, warning that the legislation undermines the right to a fair trial and creates conditions for secret judicial proceedings with limited transparency and accountability.

In a public statement, Amnesty stated that the amendment, passed by the Pun

Gujarat: Nadabet attracts thousands of tourists during festive season, Seema Darshan project draws visitors

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:37:16 GMT

Nadabet (Gujarat) [India], October 10 (ANI): Thousands of tourists are visiting Nadabet in Gujarat's Banaskantha district during the festive season, as the Seema Darshan project draws visitors to the India-Pakistan border with a mix of patriotic experiences, tourism infrastructure and local cultural attractions.

Located along the international border, Nadabet offers visitors an opportunity to witness the Border S

Karachi plunges into power crisis as K-Electric announces phased load shedding amid LNG shortage

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:58:44 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], October 10 (ANI): Karachi is bracing for further electricity disruptions after K-Electric announced phased power cuts across the city, with pressure on its power network reportedly increasing due to overloading and a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as reported by ARY News.

According to ARY News, the decision to introduce scheduled outages has raised concerns among residents already gr

Pakistani forces accused of killing Baloch farmer at Dalbandin checkpoint, BYC demands probe

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:35:34 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], October 10 (ANI): A 28-year-old farmer was reportedly shot dead and another man wounded after Pakistani military personnel opened fire at a checkpoint in Dalbandin, Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, the BYC identified the deceased as Yasin Baloch, son of Muhammad Ghaus, who lived in Zahoor Colony in Dalbandin. His companion, identified as

WCL: Yuvraj, Harbhajan, Yusuf, Irfan Pathan reunite at Indian Champions' party in Dubai

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:34:44 GMT

Dubai [UAE], October 10 (ANI): India Champions owner Sumant Behl hosted a party on Friday night amid the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) Season 3, bringing together several members of India's World Cup-winning teams.

The gathering witnessed a reunion of India's 2011 ODI World Cup-winning players, including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan and Piyush Chawla, who came together under one roof.

"Trains stopped, borders sealed": Sanjay Raut slams Centre over tight-security protocols against CJP protest

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:03:46 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 10 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised the mass security crackdown in the national capital in view of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protests agaisnt the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that trains have been halted, protesters detained, and borders sealed to suppress widespread public agitation.

Speaking at a press conference, Raut said th

J&K integral part of India: India slams Pakistan at UN over "lies and falsehoods"

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:32:09 GMT

New York [US], October 10 (ANI): India on Friday (local time) slammed Pakistan at the United Nations for allegedly spreading "lies and falsehoods" about Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the Union Territory "is, and will always remain, an integral and inalienable part of India".

India's response came during a discussion on 'Decolonisation' in the UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee, where Member of Parli

"Far more than necessary to win": Trump again takes credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire in Nobel Prize claim

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:31:57 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) again cited the India-Pakistan conflict among eight wars he claimed to have settled, asserting that his role in resolving the conflict alone was "far more than necessary to win the Nobel Prize".

In a post on Truth Social criticising the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Indian-origin South Afr

"I should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes": Trump slams Nobel Committee for awarding Navi Pillay

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:33:31 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay, claiming that he deserved the honour for his role in resolving conflicts across the world.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Friday (local time), Trump questioned Pillay's credentials and accused her

"PM is scared": CJP's Abhijeet Dipke alleges Govt "waging war on its people" ahead of protest march

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:59:14 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 10 (ANI): Ahead of the 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' protest scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was 'scared of the youth' and accused the Centre of 'waging a war against its own people' through what he described as emergency-like conditions.

Dipke was speaking to reporters in Mumbai before le

Police deploy forces with bodycams at Jantar Mantar, CJP claims "govt waging war on its people"

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:58:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Large scale deployment of police personnel has been enforced in Delhi even as CJP activists stay firm on their protest call against the Election Commission.

Entry points to the capital have been cordoned off and 46 Metro Stations remain closed with the Police looking to stop any incident like the July 20 Protests.

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NIA files chargesheet against arrested accused, three killed JeM terrorists in Kishtwar terror attack case

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:49:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a chargesheet before the NIA Special Court in Jammu against an arrested accused, Maneer Ahmed, and three killed Pakistani terrorists in connection with the Kishtwar terror attack case.

The chargesheet pertains to the terrorist attack carried out on February 22 at Chatroo, Wani Mohalla, Passer Kote in Kishtwar district.<

Balochistan judge reported missing while travelling from Quetta to Panjgur

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:34:06 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], October 9 (ANI): An additional sessions judge in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has reportedly gone missing while travelling from Quetta to Panjgur, prompting concerns from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), which has urged authorities to locate him safely and inform his family about developments.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, the HRCP said Judge A

UNMOGIP outlived its relevance after Simla Agreement: MEA on UNSG visit to Islamabad

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:33:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated India's position that the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) has outlived its relevance following the 1972 Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan, responding to a question on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' recent visit to the group's office in Islamabad.

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Pakistan: Doctor shortage leaves Attock's Chhab Health Centre in crisis

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:33:12 GMT

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], October 9 (ANI): The Maryam Nawaz Health Centre in Chhab, located in Jand tehsil of Attock district, is facing a severe healthcare crisis due to prolonged staff shortages, forcing patients to depend on a dispenser for medical consultations and prescriptions. Several residents have reportedly been travelling to hospitals in Rawalpindi to seek treatment, as reported by The Express Tribune.

Pakistan's fire safety failures exposed as hundreds of Karachi buildings remain unsafe

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:32:31 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], October 9 (ANI): Serious shortcomings in Pakistan's fire safety enforcement have raised concerns over public safety in Sindh, where hundreds of buildings remain vulnerable to fire hazards amid delayed inspections and inadequate preventive measures, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, Karachi has emerged as Sindh's most vulnerable division, with 162 buildings failing to meet mandatory fire

Bangladesh replace Pakistan after their withdrawal from Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:16:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Bangladesh have replaced Pakistan in the men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 after the latter withdrew from the six-team continental tournament, scheduled to be held from October 27 to November 5.

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani had last month said that the team's visit to India for the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is subject to government

SIR could deprive over 13 crore of voting rights, alleges Himachal Congress leader; seeks CEC's removal

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:24 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 9 (ANI): Congress MLA from Theog and All India Congress Committee (AICC) spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Friday accused the BJP-led Central Government of undermining democratic institutions and constitutional safeguards, alleging that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls could deprive more than 13 crore people of their voting rights.

Addressing t

Pakistan: JPMC doctors protest as salary crisis exposes Sindh's administrative failure

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:41:53 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], October 9 (ANI): Young doctors at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) in Karachi staged a protest over the non-payment of their salaries for three consecutive months, accusing the hospital administration and the Sindh government of failing to resolve the issue, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, the protesting doctors assembled outside the Outpatien

'Voice for Baloch Missing Persons' raises alarm over mounting enforced disappearances in Balochistan

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:06:44 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], October 9 (ANI): Families in Quetta and Hub have renewed demands for the recovery of six men they say have been forcibly disappeared, as the protest camp of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) outside the Quetta Press Club entered its 6,382nd consecutive day. Relatives of the missing men joined the camp, seeking information about their family members and demanding their safe return, as r

Supreme Court to hold national consultation on 10 years of Juvenile Justice Act on October 10-11

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:11:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court will host a two-day national consultation this weekend to assess the implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, over the past decade and identify priorities for strengthening child protection and juvenile justice mechanisms in the coming years.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate the consultation on Octobe

PDP's Abdul Kabir detained for questioning over calling Burhan Wani a 'martyr'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:08:58 GMT

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 9 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Kabir on Friday has been detained at Kishtwar Police Station for questioning after referring to slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani as a "martyr" during a PDP event.

Kabir had earlier said that calling Wani a "martyr" was his personal view, adding that people in a democratic country were free to express th

How India's Fast-Growing Healthcare Company Is Transforming B2B Pharmaceutical Supply Through Direct Retailer Connections, Technology and Innovation

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:06:39 GMT

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Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 9: India's pharmaceutical distribution industry is experiencing a shift as pharmacy owners and healthcare retailers increasingly seek reliable suppliers, better margins, wider product availability and technology-driven business solutions. Agrosaf Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., a healthcare company associated with the BM Group,

Tetra Pak Enables 73 Million Litres of Annual Groundwater Recharge Potential in Khed; Hands Over Rejuvenated Ponds to the Community

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:31:24 GMT

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: Tetra Pak, in partnership with Alternative Development Initiatives (ADI), today handed over rejuvenated community ponds in Pur and Rase villages of Khed Taluka, Pune, marking a key milestone under its Integrated Water Resource Development and Management (IWRDM) Programme. The handover, held in the presence of Gajanan Patil, CEO, Zilla Parishad Pune, places the asset

Column: China's quiet rise in global appeal

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:15:33 GMT

by Nadeem Javaid

Over more than a decade of travelling across China, I have watched a transformation that is difficult to capture in economic statistics alone.

Since 2013, each visit has revealed not simply a richer or more modern China, but a country steadily changing the way it produces, innovates, consumes and, increasingly, how it is perceived by the world.

What strikes me most today is not simply

The Village Inside the City

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:51 GMT

By Suvir Saran

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Kotla Mubarakpur sits in a part of Delhi where the city seems to gather all its confidence around it. South Extension, Defence Colony, AIIMS, the Ring Road: the names carry the promise of access, movement, arrival. Kotla is close to all of them. Its location is extraordinary-Delhi pressing in from every side, with all its institutions, ambitions and appetit

"No selectivity in protecting human dignity, no double standards": India at UN Human Rights Council as 63rd session concludes

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:59:09 GMT

Geneva [Switzerland], October 9 (ANI): India on Thursday (local time) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), with Ambassador Arindam Bagchi stressing the need to avoid double standards in protecting human dignity and expressing regret over the lack of a clear focus on victims of terrorism.

In a post on X, th

"A person like him never truly leaves us," says Nana Patekar's son Malhar

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:58:11 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Veteran actor Nana Patekar's son Malhar Patekar said his father's work had made him immortal and that his vision, particularly his social initiatives through the Naam Foundation, would be carried forward even after his demise.

Nana Patekar died after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. He was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to revive him for around

China's space station to become global research platform: China's first astronaut

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:45:06 GMT

ANTALYA, Trkiye, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut and deputy chief designer of the China Manned Space Agency, has said here that the country's space station will become a global research platform for scientists worldwide.

Yang made the remarks at the ongoing 77th International Astronautical Congress in Trkiye's Mediterranean city of Antalya, noting that China hopes to actively engage in exch

Peaceful Brussels March Highlights Human Rights Concerns in Jammu and Kashmir

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:02:36 GMT

BRUSSELS, 04 October 2026 - Hundreds of Kashmiri diaspora members from Belgium and across the European Union marched peacefully through central Brussels today to highlight the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) following the proscription of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) on 5 June 2026.

The march began at the European Parliament,

Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:01:39 GMT

A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, a day after an attack claimed by the Yemeni groupkilled at least a dozen peopleand forced authorities to suspend operations there.

Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was a sharp escalation in theYemenwar, where Riyadh has long militarily supported the internationally recognised government against the Houthis.

China and Pakistan to hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:58:14 GMT

Chen Xi, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense speaks at a press conference in Beijing, China, October 10, 2026. /Chinese Ministry of National Defense

China and Pakistan will hold the Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, later this month, a Chinese defense spokesperson announced on Saturday.

Chen Xi, spokespers

Nuclear deterrence: who are the real Care Bears

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:23:33 GMT

Advocates of nuclear disarmament are regularly dismissed by the champions of nuclear deterrence as nave and unrealistic, utopian or even irresponsible. Yet this doctrine of deterrence, regarded by France as the cornerstone of its national security, is based on quasi-religious beliefs, a theory that cannot be proven, risky gambles and fragile assumptions. So much so that one might legitimately ask which side the Care Be

Pakistan successfully tests Fatah-2 extended-range ballistic missile

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:26 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Tuesday successfully conducted a test launch of the extended-range version of its Fatah-2 ballistic missile system, according to the country's military.

The Fatah-2 extended-range weapon system is equipped with advanced navigation and avionics and is designed to engage targets with high precision, the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the Pakistan Army,

Trkiye's Erdogan reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:10 GMT

ANKARA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday reaffirmed Ankara's support for Saudi Arabia in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, Trkiye's Presidential Directorate of Communications said.

During the call, the two leaders discussed recent regional developments and attacks ag

Iran's IRGC says killed 5 gang members in hostage rescue in SE Iran

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:07 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday that its ground forces earlier in the day killed 5 members of a "kidnapping" group in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

One IRGC member died in the operation in the Kurin district of Zahedan county, the IRGC said in a statement on its official news outlet Sepah News.

It added that the group abducted an

Pakistani president calls for stronger disaster preparedness, global cooperation

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:45:14 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called for stronger disaster preparedness and greater international cooperation, stressing the need to prevent natural disasters rather than merely responding to their aftermath.

In a message marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Zardari said Pakistan has experienced floods, earthquakes, heatwaves and droughts, wh

Five killed, 30 injured as passenger train derails in Pakistan's Punjab

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:45:04 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- At least five passengers were killed and 30 others injured after all 14 carriages of a passenger train derailed in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province early Tuesday morning, police said.

"The accident occurred in Multan district when the Rehman Baba Express, traveling from the southern port city of Karachi to the northwestern city of Peshawar, went off the tracks," police sources fr

Roundup: Yemen's Houthis claim new strike on Riyadh airport as Tehran offers to facilitate dialogue

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:15:05 GMT

SANAA/RIYADH, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group said Monday evening that it had launched a new ballistic missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, while Tehran reiterated its readiness to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement that the group targeted the Riyadh airport with a ballistic missi

News Analysis: Trkiye likely to offer Riyadh defense tech, not combat troops under Mecca pact

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:45:23 GMT

ISTANBUL, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Trkiye is facing its first major test following a deadly attack by Yemen's Houthi group on Riyadh's international airport, raising questions about how far Trkiye is willing and able to go in defending its partner.

Analysts say Ankara is more likely to provide Saudi Arabia with defense technology than combat troop

Two Pakistani Army pilots killed in training aircraft crash

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:18 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Two Pakistan Army pilots were killed when a training aircraft crashed in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province on Monday, the military said.

The aircraft, a Mushshak trainer operated by Pakistan Army Aviation, crashed around midday due to a technical fault in the provincial capital of Quetta, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Pakistan detains chief minister, cabinet members from former PM's party

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:12 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The chief minister of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Sohail Afridi, and several provincial cabinet members have been placed in preventive detention following the suspension of the provincial government under emergency rule, a minister said on Monday.

Leaders of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party who are facing legal cases will be formal

World Insights: Deadly Riyadh airport attack heightens security concerns, risks wider conflict

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:15:15 GMT

Saturday's attack on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi authorities. The Saudi-

7 killed, over 30 injured in road accident in SW Pakistan

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:15:23 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people were killed and over 30 others injured when a truck collided with a passenger van in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Sunday, police said.

The accident occurred in the Mach area where the truck reportedly suffered brake failure and went out of control, colliding with the van, police told the media.

Both vehicles plunged into a ravine, leavin

Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone, Houthi ballistic missile

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:15:14 GMT

RIYADH, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi group intercepted and destroyed a drone and a ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia, coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said Monday.

In separate statements posted on social media platform X, al-Maliki said the drone was intercepted in the kingdom's Eastern Province, while the ballistic missile was launched by the Houthis toward Kh

Xinhua world news summary at 0045 GMT, Oct. 12

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:15:22 GMT

RIYADH -- A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others injured in an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport Sunday afternoon, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said Monday.

GACA said on its official account on X that the attack claimed the life of a Pakistani resident and left 11 others injured, and the latter were immediately transferred to hospital for medical treatment. Th

Pakistani killed, 11 injured in attack on Riyadh airport: Saudi authorities

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:15:16 GMT

RIYADH, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others injured in an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport Sunday afternoon, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said Monday.

GACA said on its official account on X that the attack claimed the life of a Pakistani resident and left 11 others injured, and the latter were immediately transferred to hospital for med