Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Norway crown princess’s son pleads not guilty to rapes as trial opens
OSLO, FEB 3: The son of Norway’s crown princess pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four counts of rape at the opening of a trial that has embarrassed the royal family. Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s 29-year-old son from a relationship prior to her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, stood and muttered a response to four counts of rape between 2018 and 2024. Clad in green trousers and a sweater, Hoiby remained expressionless as prosecutors read out the 38 charges against him, which could see him jailed for upRead More
Flights resume to Ethiopia’s Tigray: tracking data
ADDIS ABABA, FEB 3: Flights resumed to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on Tuesday five days after renewed conflict prompted their suspension, tracking data showed, confirming information from a local official. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that flights would resume early Tuesday. The Flightradar platform showed that at least two aircraft had left the federal capital Addis Ababa for the Tigrayan cities of Mekele and Shire. A security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP on Monday that clashes in the region “appeared to have calmed”Read More
Newspaper body APNS decries govt Ad ban on Dawn, warns of industry crisis
The APNS expressed its grave concern on the complete stoppage of Govt. advertisements to Dawn Media Group stated a press release of the APNS. KARACHI, FEB 3 /DNA/ – The Executive Committee of the APNS at its meeting held on February 03, 2026 at Karachi adopted a special resolution wherein it showed its dismay over the complete ban on the Federal, Provincial Govt. ads for last 15 months. The Executive Committee noted that the newspaper founded by Quaid-e-Azam is facing existential survival issue. The APNS was of the considered opinionRead More
Serena Hotels partners with Behbud Association for charity gala
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, through its Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, partnered with the Behbud Association to host a fundraising event in support of the Behbud Maternity and Children Hospital, which provides essential healthcare services to women and children from underserved communities. The evening brought together culture and philanthropy, with proceeds directed towards strengthening medical facilities at the hospital. A highlight of the programme was an engaging presentation by renowned Egyptologist Salima Ikram, titled “A Journey Through Ancient Egypt,” offering guests an insightful exploration of ancient history, art, andRead More
UK envoy, NA Speaker exchange views on bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (DNA): British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties, parliamentary cooperation, and key regional and global issues. Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stated that Pakistan attaches great importance to its historic and friendly relations with the United Kingdom, which are founded on shared democratic values, mutual respect, and long-standing people-to-people ties. He emphasized the need to further strengthen parliamentary and public-level contacts between the two countries, noting that enhanced engagement would promote greater harmony andRead More
Kazakhstan president arrives in Pakistan on two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit as his plane landed at Nur Khan Airbase on Tuesday. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar received the visiting dignitary upon his arrival. A twenty-one-gun salute was presented to President Tokayev, while children dressed in traditional attire presented a bouquet of flowers to him. The Kazakhstan president is accompanied by a high-level delegation, comprising senior cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials. During hisRead More