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No speculation warranted on defence engagements, say security sources

Reuters claims Pakistan nearing $1.5b arms deal with Sudan; deal may include 10 Karakoram-8 jets, 200+ drones ISLAMABAD: Military-to-military engagement with friendly countries is a routine matter encompassing various facets of defence cooperation, Pakistani security sources said on Friday, following a Reuters report claiming Pakistan is in the final stages of a $1.5 billion arms … Read more

At least two dead as garbage landslide buries dozens in central Philippines

About 50 sanitation workers buried as massive garbage pile collapses at Cebu’s Binaliw Landfill Search and rescue teams look for people after a landslide at the landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City on January 9, 2026. Rescue workers searched on January 9 for dozens of people buried under a mountain of garbage that collapsed at … Read more

Khamenei says ‘will not back down’ as protests in Iran swell to biggest rallies yet

Khamenei accuses Trump of having “blood on his hands” over US-backed strikes on Iran A handout picture provided by the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shows him addressing a meeting with local champions and medalists of sports and world science awards in Tehran on October 20, 2025. PHOTO: AFP Iran’s supreme leader … Read more

Anti-encroachment drive stirs controversy

As city battles severe air pollution, cutting mature trees could worsen public health “Lahore Bachao has joined hands with HRCP, architects, and Ravi Bachao groups to form a united platform and has filed a petition in court. PHOTO: PEXELS LAHORE: In Lahore, a large-scale operation is underway by the Punjab government to remove encroachments from … Read more