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Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Activist Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, who were detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appear at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel, May 6, 2026. Photo: Reuters Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla … Read more
Security escorts fan off after she continued approaching singer despite repeated cues to exit stage A performance by Atif Aslam at the DHA Sports Club in Karachi on Friday took an unexpected turn when an on-stage fan interaction briefly disrupted the concert. A female fan climbed on the stage during Aslam’s set and approached the singer … Read more
Express Entertainment is making waves in the prime time slot with its ongoing drama Nikammay, a lighthearted, laughter-filled series that has quickly captured audience attention. Airing daily at 7:00pm, the drama showcases Express Entertainment’s mission to bring quality stories to its viewers. Built around warm family banter and emotionally grounded storytelling, Nikammay stands out for its refreshing … Read more
PARIS: Teenage substitute Mezian Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to clinch his side qualification for next season’s Champions League, while relegating Nantes to the second tier. The result also keeps the Ligue 1 title race alive with second-placed Lens the only team that can still pip Paris … Read more
Novak Djokovic hits a return to Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot during their Shanghai Masters semifinal. PHOTO: AFP ROME: Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros. Tennis … Read more
Says Israeli policies, illegal actions undermining prospects for viable Palestinian state Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the meeting on the situation in West Bank including East Jerusalem. Photo: X Pakistan warned the UN Security Council on Saturday that expanding Israeli settlements and annexation measures in the occupied West … Read more
Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts ceremony marking first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq victory Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, said that India miscalculated Islamabad’s desire for peace as weakness during a ceremony held at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington on Saturday to mark the completion of one year of the historic victory of … Read more
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly helping shape Tehran’s negotiations with Washington despite injuries US intelligence agencies believe Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was involved in shaping Tehran’s wartime strategy and negotiations with Washington despite remaining out of public view following injuries sustained during the war, according to a CNN report on Friday. The report, citing sources … Read more
‘We’ll go a different route if everything doesn’t get signed up, buttoned up,’ US president says US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump warned that Washington may escalate its military posture in the Strait of Hormuz … Read more
Latest reports involve a man who fell ill, and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger Archive image of the cruise ship Hondius, in Vlissingen, Netherlands May 17, 2025. The MV Hondius was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on May 3, 2026. PHOTO: … Read more