Russia tries to jam Musk’s Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones
Kyiv’s ‘mid-strike’ drones, flown via Starlink, can hit targets dozens of kilometres behind front lines…
Kyiv’s ‘mid-strike’ drones, flown via Starlink, can hit targets dozens of kilometres behind front lines accurately Russian forces are trying to counter Ukrainian “mid-strike” drone attacks by camouflaging cargoes and installing powerful jamming systems to disrupt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system, Ukrainian drone commanders and pilots told Reuters. Kyiv’s development of “mid-strike” drones that…
LONDON/SINGAPORE: Global liquefied natural gas trade hit a record last year as strong US exports and rising European imports offset weaker Asian purchases, the International Gas Union said in a report on Wednesday. Conflict in the Middle East could lead to a contraction in 2026, however, it warned. “The conflict in the Gulf has damaged…
Police says suspects’ DNA samples, fingerprints obtained, now need time to recover vehicle, laptop, cash, weapon A Lahore Police spokesperson emphasised that personnel in uniform are required to maintain strict discipline. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Wednesday extended the physical remand of four suspects by five days in a case involving the alleged…
KARACHI: Gold prices continued to decline for the fourth consecutive day in global and local markets on Wednesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $47 per ounce, reaching $4,078 per ounce. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola in the local…
Military tightens measures at checkpoints, detains Palestinians during raids across several cities The Israeli army launched fresh raids across several areas of the occupied West Bank late Tuesday, detaining Palestinians, tightening military measures at checkpoints and triggering confrontations in some locations. Clashes erupted around the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem as Israeli…
KSE-100 Index falls 1,833.99 points to 184,421.56 by midday as investors continue broad-based selling KARACHI: Fresh geopolitical uncertainty jolted investor confidence on Wednesday, unleashing a sharp sell-off at the Pakistan Stock Exchange that briefly pushed the benchmark KSE-100 Index down almost 2,500 points during the opening minutes of trading. The sell-off was triggered by heightened…
MOC advances mutual security interests, helps partner countries meet energy security needs, says US State Department The United States, Japan and South Korea signed an agreement Tuesday on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye to establish a framework for trilateral cooperation aimed at accelerating the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in…
Also met his Sri Lankan counterpart, agree to strengthen coordination in combating narcotics trafficking Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets with China’s Minister of State for Public Security and head of the Special Service Bureau, Ling Zhifeng in the US. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF INTERIOR Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and China’s Minister of State for Public Security…
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, mirroring losses in the international market, as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East that pushed oil prices higher and awaited the US Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes for clues on future monetary policy. In the local market, the price of gold per tola fell Rs2,500…
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition challenging Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the petitioner sought to withdraw the case, directing him to approach the appropriate forum instead. Justice Awais Khalid passed the order while hearing a petition filed by citizen Ashba…