Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates
The attack’s location and timing fueled concerns about potential collaboration between Somalia’s pirates and Yemen’s Houthi rebels amid the Iran war.
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Trump likens US navy to ‘pirates’ over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US ‘possible’ Some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports IRGC flex DUBAI/ WEST PALM BEACH: US President Donald Trump on Friday said the US Navy was acting “like pirates” in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports during the US and Israel’s war against … Read more
KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
ISLAMABAD: Saudi authorities have reversed their earlier decision to impose restrictions on younger Hajj pilgrims, restoring the previous policy that allows children aged 12 years and above to travel for Hajj. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony confirmed this development on Saturday. He said the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and … Read more
FO hits out at UK envoy's 'one-sided' remark
The Foreign Office on Saturday denounced a social media post by British Special Representative for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay regarding developments along the border with Afghanistan, terming the "one-sided remarks … devoid of a deeper understanding of the situation along the border". The remarks come as the UK special envoy took to X, expressing concern over … Read more
PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, warning of heightened risks due to an incoming weather system. According to the advisory, a moderate westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan from May 3 (today) bringing widespread … Read more
CPNE elects Kazim Khan unopposed as president, flags press freedom concerns
Participants express concern over decline in government advertising for newspapers CPNE newly elected president Kazim Khan addresses the annual general meeting for 2026–27 in Karachi. Photo: CPNE Prominent journalist Kazim Khan was once again elected unopposed as president of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) during its annual general meeting held on the eve … Read more
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers
[The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.
Journalists warn of rising regulatory control on World Press Freedom Day, highlight link between financial and editorial independence
Call for safeguarding ethical journalism in evolving threat landscape in event to mark World Press Freedom Day Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas speaks during the concluding session, “Surrender is not an option”, in conversation with IBA-CEJ Director Shahzeb Jillani. Photo: CEJ-IBA Journalists and media personnel on Saturday warned that threats to journalism were increasingly shifting from … Read more
Three-day technology and books festival kicks off in Karachi
Authors, publishers, innovators, startup founders and other experts are participating during the three-day festival “Haprow”, a cute little robot helps the kids in learning. PHOTO: AUTHOR KARACHI: The three-day Karachi International Books and Technology Fair (KIBTF) kicked off at the Karachi Expo Centre on Friday. Educational technologies, STEM competitions and thought-provoking talk sessions are also … Read more