Friday, May 8th, 2026
Hantavirus: The Rare Virus That Has Alarmed the World
By Oshaz Fatima The world is once again being reminded how quickly an unfamiliar disease can trigger global concern. In recent weeks, international health authorities have been closely monitoring a suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, where multiple passengers reportedly became critically ill during the voyage. Several deaths have already been associated with the outbreak, while passengers who disembarked in different countries are now part of an extensive international contact-tracing effort. Though officials insist the overall public risk remains low, the incident has revivedRead More
France envoy to Algeria to return to post
PARIS: Paris will return its ambassador to Algeria and send a senior envoy to ceremonies marking a colonial-era massacre in its former colony to improve frayed relations, the French presidency said on Friday. A deputy minister of the armed forces, Alice Rufo, will on Friday attend ceremonies marking the 1945 violent put-down of pro-democracy protesters, accompanied by Ambassador Stephane Romatet, who will resume his duties, more than a year after being recalled from his post.The move by French President Emmanuel Macron “demonstrates the President of the Republic’s desire to addressRead More
Partial results show Starmer losing
DNA LONDON: Partial results Friday from local elections in England showed big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s governing Labour Party and gains for the hard-right party Reform UK. The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was elected less than two years ago. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, won hundreds of local council seats in working-class areas in England’s north such as Hartlepool that once were solid Labour turf. The picture will change throughout Friday as results comeRead More
Marka-e-Haq commemorated at Pak High Commission, London
Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner to the UK, Mr. Haseeb bin Aziz stated that this gathering pays highest tribute to Pakistan’s heroic Armed Forces; our fearless soldiers, sailors, and airmen, who stood as an iron shield in defence of our sacred land DNA LONDON: The High Commission for Pakistan in London commemorated the 1st Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq at a ceremony held in London. The event was attended by British Parliamentarians, Pakistan-origin Councillors, businessmen, officers of the High Commission, media representatives and a large number of prominent members of Pakistani diaspora inRead More
Pakistani culture shines at Canadian Asian Heritage Month event
OTTAWA, MAY 8 /DNA/ – The High Commission participated in the “Pakistan” event organized by Hon. Senator Salma Attaullahjan in the Senators Chamber, Senate of Canada building, in Ottawa on May 6, 2026 as part of the month-long “Asian Heritage Month” celebrations in Canada. Around 80 guests including Hon’ble Senators, Hon’ble Members of House of Commons, other Canadian dignitaries, representatives of diplomatic corps, Pakistani community and local media attended the special event. The High Commission presented publicity material and video-clip highlighting Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, art, tourism, adventure sports andRead More
Vatican’s careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep tensions
DNA VATICAN CITY: A Vatican statement after Pope Leo’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which said the two had pledged to improve bilateral relations, was a recognition of unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting on Thursday with Leo, the first US pope, garnered wide public attention as President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked the pontiff over the Iran war. The Vatican statement after the 45-minute encounter, the first between the pope and a Trump cabinet official in nearly a year, said two leaders had “renewedRead More