The Hague, — European authorities have taken down a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud operation that defrauded more than 100 victims of at least €100 million, the EU’s judicial agency Eurojust said Tuesday. Coordinated raids in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Romania and Bulgaria led to the arrest of five suspects, including the alleged ringleader of the network. Officials…
Abu Dhabi — Pakistan secured a crucial victory in the Asia Cup T20 Super Four stage, defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 134 runs, Pakistan recovered from an early collapse at 80 for 5 to seal the win in the 18th over. Mohammad…
New York, (Agencies) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, beginning today. Officials said Sharif will use his address to draw global attention to the situations in Gaza and Indian-administered Kashmir, urging the international community to uphold human rights and support…
Ankara,(Agencies) — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned that Israel has become “out of control” and now poses a threat to regional peace, following recent strikes in Qatar that targeted Palestinian representatives. Speaking ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York, Erdogan said Ankara could “no longer tolerate” Israel’s actions, calling them reckless and destabilizing…
Lahore, The Punjab government has rejected the idea of providing flood relief through the federal Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), saying it will instead utilize its own resources to assist victims. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, provincial information minister Azma Bukhari said Punjab would not wait for foreign assistance, adding that BISP could not…
The drone incursion that stopped flights at Copenhagen airport on Monday night was “the most severe attack on Danish infrastructure so far”, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said. Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was forced to shut for several hours from around 20:30 (18:30 GMT) on Monday following the sighting of a number of drones. “It…
Gavin Butler, Laura BickerGuangdong and Martin YipHong Kong Watch: People rescued from overflowing river after super typhoon hits the Philippines China has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and ordered at least 10 cities to close schools and some businesses as the strongest storm of the year bears down on its southern coast. Hong Kong…
Washington,The U.S. Air Force says production of the first F-47 sixth-generation fighter has begun, with the service targeting an initial flight in 2028. The F-47 — the manned element of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme and intended successor to the F-22 Raptor — is being developed by Boeing after the company won the…
Washington,Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to present proposals to Muslim leaders today on the post-ceasefire administration of Gaza, U.S. media reported. According to the reports, Washington is pushing Arab and Muslim countries to consider sending troops to Gaza as part of a stabilization force. The U.S. is also expected to call on Muslim…
London,Legendary English cricket umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird has passed away at the age of 92. Bird officiated in 66 Test matches, 69 One Day Internationals — including World Cup finals — and 7 Women’s ODIs, earning widespread respect for his integrity and sharp decision-making. Before becoming an umpire, he also played 93 first-class matches. Yorkshire…
