Flags flutter during the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meeting, in Abidjan Ivory Coast, May 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS An impending “super” El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas, the African Development Bank’s top climate expert told Reuters. Forecasters are warning that the El Niño weather pattern — which often drives severe droughts,…

Met Dept warns strong winds, lightning may damage vulnerable structures, heavy rain may trigger urban flooding Traffic moves slowly along Korangi Road during light rain, as headlights and taillights reflect on the wet asphalt, creating a shimmering nighttime scene of cars and motorbikes navigating the slick streets. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS KARACHI: Light rain and drizzle…

Security sources say forces destroyed multiple militant hideouts, recovered weapons and explosive material Security forces have killed 16 terrorists in ongoing intelligence-based operations under Operation Al-Azm in Balochistan, where multiple militant hideouts have also been destroyed and weapons and explosives recovered, security sources said on Sunday. The intelligence-based operations have been launched in the aftermath…

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Iran said on Sunday it made progress in talks with Oman on operational mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing there has been no change in maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. Foreign Ministry…

. KARACHI: NAB has initiated an inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of five acres of state land in Karachi’s Malir area to a private company as part of its ongoing investigations related to the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). According to sources, the five-acre government land was leased to the private company for 99 years….