Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
Decision in response to unjust, oppressive siege imposed on Yemen by the Saudis, according to…
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
Decision in response to unjust, oppressive siege imposed on Yemen by the Saudis, according to a Houthi spokesperson Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that threatens to escalate the conflict in the region and disrupt global energy supply and trade beyond the Gulf. The…
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate UK’s incoming PM Burnham, looks forward to close cooperation
President hopes UK, under Burnham will contribute towards ending hostilities in ME and restoring Islamabad MoU A collage showing President Asif Ali Zardari, the incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif —FILEPHOTO President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated newly appointed United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy…
Global South should lead emerging world order, Senator Hussain says at World Peace Forum
Claims the post-World War II West-led order is ‘unravelling due to double standards’ Senator Mushahid Hussain delivering a keynote address at the World Peace Forum (WPF) organised by Tsinghua University in Beijing, China on July 20, 2026. Photo: Express Ex-senator Mushahid Hussain on Monday asserted that the time was ripe for a new global order…
Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group’s new chief
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, stand near a screen displaying Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya during a rally to show support to Hezbollah and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen October 18, 2024. Photo: Reuters Hamas announced on Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with…
Late buying lifts PSX into positive territory
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured another volatile session on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge, although late-session buying helped the benchmark index erase early losses and finish marginally higher. The benchmark KSE-100 Index settled at 175,927.74, gaining 124.95 points, or 0.07%, after witnessing sharp intraday fluctuations driven by…
Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says that the country has received new proposals from mediators The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations with the US could be pursued in line with national interests. Benchmark prices had…
Three suspects sent on 14-day judicial remand in foreign women abduction case
Defence-C police produced the suspects before court on the expiry of their physical remand A magisterial court on Monday sent three suspects on 14-day judicial remand in a case regarding the kidnapping and rape of two foreign women. Defence-C police produced the three suspects before the court on the expiry of their physical remand. The investigating…
Italy arrests over 500 in nationwide operation targeting youth crime
Police identify nearly 1,000 social media accounts promoting hatred, violence during raids across 44 provinces Italian police arrested 539 people during a nationwide operation targeting youth crime, local media reported Monday. The operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service and conducted across 44 provinces, also resulted in 954 people being charged, according to ANSA news…
Imran Khan’s sister submits initial reply to NCCIA over controversial Marka-e-Haq remarks
Noreen’s lawyer says NCCIA has directed her to appear on Tuesday; legal team seeks four weeks to respond Photo of Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former premier Imran Khan. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: The lawyer for Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, said on Monday that an initial written…
Nearly 40,000 hectares burned in France since start of 2026: interior minister
Authorities arrest 111 people over fires, many of whom admit responsibility, Laurent Nunez says Nearly 40,000 hectares (98,842 acres) of forest and vegetation have burned across France since the beginning of the year, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday. “Just under 40,000 hectares of forest or vegetation have burned in France since the beginning of…
