GAZA, (International Desk):An Israeli army company commander was killed during clashes with Hamas fighters in Gaza, the military confirmed on Thursday. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the incident occurred when military tanks advanced into a Gaza neighborhood as part of an ongoing operation, prompting Hamas militants to launch a sudden attack. The slain…
NEW YORK,(International Desk):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, with both leaders expressing a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in…
NEW YORK,(International Desk):Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a sideline meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly session in New York, according to Syria’s state news agency. An official photo released from the meeting showed the presence of First Lady Melania Trump alongside the two leaders. Media reports noted that this…
RIYADH,(International Desk):Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court has announced the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid as the new Grand Mufti and head of the Council of Senior Scholars. The decision comes following the death of former Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al al-Sheikh on September 23, 2025. According to social media outlet Inside the…
LEH, (International Desk):Indian authorities have imposed a curfew in Ladakh following violent protests demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards for the region. The curfew was enforced after clashes erupted in Leh on Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and more than 80 injured, including police personnel. Security forces used batons and tear gas to disperse…
Denmark’s Aalborg airport in the country’s north has been closed after unauthorised drones were seen in its airspace, according to local authorities. Three other smaller airports in the southern region – Esbjerg, Sønderborg and Skrydstrup – also reported drone activity, but were not closed. The incident comes after Copenhagen airport was forced to close earlier…
Ruth Comerford and Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent Reuters US President Donald Trump has said Kyiv can “win all of Ukraine back in its original form”, marking a major shift in his position on the war with Russia. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said Ukraine could get back “the original borders from…
Ian YoungsCulture reporter Getty Images In his comeback appearance on US television, Jimmy Kimmel struck a tone of sorrow for his controversial comments following Charlie Kirk’s death – without saying sorry – and went on to make clear he would refuse to be cowed by his critics, chiefly Donald Trump. Referencing last week’s remarks that…
At least six of the 11 West Africans deported to Ghana as part of the US crackdown on immigration have been transferred to Togo, their lawyers have said. The group was in the process of suing Ghana’s government to prevent their further deportation, amid concerns over their safety. “We can confirm that six were sent…
Laura BickerChina correspondent, Zhuhai Watch: BBC correspondent reports from southern China hit by ‘king of storms’ The sound of rush hour in Zhuhai on China’s southern coast has been replaced by howling winds and sheets of rain. Branches from falling trees and what looked like pieces of metal from the edge of a building flew…
