Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them The Flotilla was attacked on April 30 near Greece. PHOTO: ANADOLU The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Friday condemned Israel’s “kidnapping” of several journalists aboard the Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla. “Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety…
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS An Iranian proposal so far rejected by United States President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade of…
Massive public support saves citizen-run library, with donations exceeding target and securing its future In a remarkable turn of events, Karachi’s citizen-run library Kitab Ghar has been saved from imminent closure after an overwhelming wave of public support enabled it to meet—and significantly exceed—its fundraising target in record time. Earlier this week, the library’s management…
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has declared null and void a government notification granting lifetime additional benefits to former chief secretaries of Balochistan and their widows, dismissing the provincial government’s appeal and upholding an earlier ruling of the Balochistan High Court (BHC). The Government of Balochistan had issued the notification extending lifetime benefits to former…
ROME: Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi, one of his country’s most loved and respected sportsmen, who was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy, died on Friday evening….
Leeds United’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action with Burnley’s Florentino Luis. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Leeds all but secured their place in the Premier League next season with a 3-1 win over already-relegated Burnley on Friday. Goals from Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin took Daniel Farke’s side nine points clear of the relegation zone with…
Both ministers agree to remain in close contact as Kuwaiti FM lauds Pakistan’s efforts for lasting peace, security Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on May 2 spoke with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. PHOTO: MOFA/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday spoke to Kuwaiti Foreign…
Rocket-powered projectiles being launched from mobile launcher. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iranian armed forces said on Saturday that it is “likely” the US-Israel war on the country will resume as “evidence shows the US is not committed to any agreements or treaties,” according to Al Jazeera. “The actions and statements of US officials are primarily media-driven,…
. WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense Department’s classified networks as it seeks to broaden the range of AI providers working across the military. The statement excludes Anthropic, which has been in dispute with the Pentagon over guardrails on…
ATHERINOLAKKOS: More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said. The activists were part of a second Global Sumud flotilla, launched in recent months in an attempt to…