RIYADH: Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Makkah, as the rebel group ramps up attacks on the kingdom amid raging clashes with the forces belonging to the Internationally-backed Yemeni government. The missiles were the latest in a series of escalating Houthi attacks since July, when…
Latest reports involve a man who fell ill, and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger Archive image of the cruise ship Hondius, in Vlissingen, Netherlands May 17, 2025. The MV Hondius was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on May 3, 2026. PHOTO:…
Joint venture, ‘ON SCREEN’ set to bring makers of Paddington Astérix together for premium screen adaptation A logo of French TV channel Canal+ is seen on the Canal One headquarters of the Canal+ Group in Issy-Les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights French broadcaster Canal+ (CAN.L) and publishing giant…
Warns that any disruption in the ocean could significantly impact global supply chains and energy prices Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, as chief guest, addresses an international conference, stressing collaboration between industry, academia and end-users to promote innovation, indigenisation and self-reliance. Photo: X Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on…
Says negotiations between US, Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump, in an interview to be aired on Wednesday, said the US-Israeli war on Iran is “close to…
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board has approved in principle a major zoning reform proposal aimed at expanding environmental protection around the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), including the acquisition of privately owned land and a ban on further construction in several adjoining areas. Under the decision, the unacquired settlements of Shahdara, Talhar and…
SEOUL: A South Korean container ship sets sail on Saturday for Europe via the Arctic in the nation’s first commercial voyage on the route to test its viability, with the hope of turning the south eastern port of Busan into a global maritime hub. The PanStar Acro will sail north, hugging eastern Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula,…
Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed Mark Coles as the substantive head coach of the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team following a rigorous recruitment process. Coles brings extensive international coaching and high-performance experience to the role, having previously served as head coach of the Pakistan and Scotland women’s teams. He has also worked with Scotland’s men’s side,…
ISLAMABAD: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S Paul Kapur has expressed Washington’s interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan, noting that American companies are keen to explore long?term investment opportunities in the country, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. Kapur, accompanied by US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A…
Pakistan Under-19 were left facing a steep challenge after England Under-19 built a 149-run lead on day three of the four-day Youth Test at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground on Friday. Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in their first innings, 28 runs behind England’s 333, before England reached 121 for one by the close….