Fire at UAE’s Fujairah port not a planned Iranian attack, says Iranian military official
Official instead blames fire on ‘US adventurism’ aimed at creating passage for ‘illegal transit of…
Fire at UAE’s Fujairah port not a planned Iranian attack, says Iranian military official
Official instead blames fire on ‘US adventurism’ aimed at creating passage for ‘illegal transit of ships’ Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS An unnamed Iranian military official says the fire at Fujairah port was not a planned Iranian attack and instead shifted the blame to the…
PM Shehbaz condemns drone attack on UAE’s ‘civilian infrastructure’
Says that ceasefire needs to be upheld, respected to allow for diplomacy to lead to peace, stability in region Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the “missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure” in the United Arab Emirates in an X post on Tuesday. Pakistan strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure…
‘Cleaner window’: ILT20 CEO David White explains why they shifted to November-December period for Season 5 | Cricket News
File photo of ILT20 CEO David White. (Image: Creimas) The International League T20 (ILT20) is doubling down on its scheduling strategy ahead of Season 5, with CEO David White explaining the rationale behind an even earlier window for the UAE-based league in November–December 2026.Reflecting on the previous edition, White pointed to a key shift that…
SBP injects over Rs4.6tr via OMOs
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday injected more than Rs4.6 trillion into the banking system through conventional and Shariah-compliant open market operations (OMOs). The central bank conducted reverse repo purchase operations with tenors of two and four days, accepting a total of Rs4.388 trillion against offers of Rs4.865 trillion. The injection was…
Brent holds near $114 a barrel as Middle East tensions rage on
Brent crude futures eased 93 cents, or 0.8%, to $113.51 per barrel after settling up 5.8% on Monday Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY Brent crude futures…
PM Shehbaz extends support, condolences after devastating floods in Turkiye
Says Pakistan ready to send any humanitarian or material assistance to aid in relief efforts PM Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by “devastating floods and extreme weather disturbances” in Turkiye, extending condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people….
IPL 2026: What’s gone wrong for LSG? Pant’s form, captaincy calls, and batting woes derail campaign | Cricket News
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant, center, with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Nothing seems to be going right for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 season. With six consecutive defeats, the franchise remains rooted to the bottom of the points table, and their playoff hopes are hanging by the thinnest of threads.After nine…
Cement despatches rise 11.14% in April
LAHORE: Total cement despatches increased by 11.14% in April 2026, rising to 3.890 million tonnes from 3.500 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) on Monday. Local despatches by the industry during April 2026 were 3.217 million tonnes, compared with 2.677 million…
Turkiye, Armenia to restore border bridge
. ANKARA: Turkiye and Armenia on Monday signed an agreement to jointly restore the medieval Ani bridge on their shared border, as part of moves to normalise ties between the two countries. “We believe that symbolic and concrete areas of cooperation, such as the joint restoration of the Ani bridge which was formalised today by…
Kal Somani: ‘Deeply disappointed’: Kal Somani-led consortium reacts to Rajasthan Royals sale | Cricket News
File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The Kal Somani-led consortium has expressed “disappointment” that their effort to acquire Rajasthan Royals and its sister teams – Barbados Royals and Paarl Royals – did not materialise. On Sunday, steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, Aditya Mittal and Adar Poonawala were announced as the new lead investors and…
