French Hantavirus Patient Is Critically Ill as Outbreak Reaches 11 Cases
The woman, who was a passenger on the MV Hondius, was breathing with the help of an artificial lung, officials in Paris said.
Month: May 2026
Eurovision opens under shadow of Gaza war
Five countries boycott song contest over Israel’s participation as protests and heavy security grip Vienna Senhit, representing San Marino, performs ‘Superstar’ during dress rehearsal of the first semi-final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Photo: REUTERS VIENNA: The Eurovision Song Contest opened in Vienna on Tuesday under mounting political tension, with protests planned … Read more
Imran Khan ‘loses vision’ in one eye due to jail torture, alleges Salman Akram Raja
Says the party has exhausted all legal avenues and that taking to the streets is the only option left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja speaks to journalists outside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on February 25, 2025. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday said that jailed former prime minister … Read more
Lavrov accuses US of seeking control over global energy, distracting from Palestine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the Trump administration of attempting to “usurp” influence over the global energy market on Wednesday. Lavrov claimed Washington’s objective was to force Russian energy firms such as Lukoil and Rosneft out of international markets as part of a broader strategy to control global energy flows. “The United States has … Read more
Pakistan reducing dependence on imported fuel for power generation, says Leghari
[ Govt working to rationalise power costs for consumers without rooftop solar systems, he says Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Leghari. PHOTO: FILE Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Wednesday that Pakistan was steadily reducing its dependence on imported fuel for electricity generation, with the share of indigenous energy sources expected to rise significantly over … Read more
With Trump in China, Mideast War Simmers Without End in Sight
Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, the president reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the conflict.
Textile sector presents budget proposals
[ FinMin seeks industry cooperation to extend digital monitoring from sugar, cement sectors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting on Tuesday with a high level delegation representing Pakistan’s textile and apparel sector, which presented a comprehensive set of proposals for the Federal Budget 2026 27 aimed at strengthening … Read more
‘A New Leaf’: A Romantic Comedy, With Murder on the Mind
This 1971 movie, restored and revived for a week at the IFC Center, offers ample evidence of Elaine May’s screwball genius.
Pakistan achieved success on narrative, military, diplomatic fronts during Marka-e-Haq: Tarar
Says Pakistan achieved success on narrative, military, diplomatic fronts during Marka-e-Haq Information Minister Attaullah Tarar speaks at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad on May 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its dominance during aerial engagements, stating that the Rafale aircraft brought … Read more
King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer
King Charles III read out Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda in the traditional manner, even as the British prime minister’s leadership remained under pressure.