Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Israel, US focused strikes on nuclear weaponization over enrichment during Iran war – report
WASHINGTON: Israel and the US prioritized the degradation of Iran’s nuclear weaponization abilities during Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury over the targeting of nuclear enrichment sites, an Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) analysis of satellite imagery revealed on Thursday. According to the analysis, little new damage was dealt to Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities already destroyed in strikes carried out during the 12-day war in June of 2025. Instead, facilities and infrastructure related to the weaponization of enriched uranium, such as development sites, were targeted. Advertisement OneRead More
Putin says army fighting ‘aggressive’ Nato-backed force in Victory Parade address
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an “aggressive force” backed by all of Nato and described his war goals as “just”, in a combative address to the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square. Putin has made the memory of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II a central narrative of his 25-year rule, and authorities typically mark the parade with pomp and grandeur. But a spate of Ukrainian long-range attacks in recent weeks prompted the Kremlin toRead More
Riphah Varsity starts PhD, M.Phil classes
PESHAWAR, May 09: Riphah International University (RIU) Peshawar Campus has formally started postgraduate (PhD, M.Phil ) classes at the Department of Islamic Studies. Addressing the inaugural ceremony as a chief guest here Saturday, former Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology, Prof. Dr. Qibla Ayaz highlighted the University’s significant role in the dissemination of quality knowledge. He emphasized the necessity of an indigenous education system to develop scholars capable of tackling modern social complexities. He urged the inaugural batch of students to look beyond simple coursework and strive for in depth knowledgeRead More
CDF Munir to address Marka-e-Haq victory ceremony at GHQ tomorrow
RAWALPINDI, MAY 9: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir will address a ceremony marking one year of Marka-e-Haq victory at GHQ, Rawalpindi, tomorrow (Sunday). The ceremony, scheduled to begin at 8:40am, will feature top military leadership, with Field Marshal Munir participating as chief guest. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf will also attend the event, which includes wreath laying at the martyrs’ monument and a tri-services salute. Marka-e-Haq (battle of truth) refersRead More
First anniversary of Marka-e-Haq commemorated in New York
NEW YORK, MAY 9 /DNA/ – The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations and the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York jointly organized a community event in New York to commemorate the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq under the theme “Commemorating Pakistan’s Victory, Resilience, Resolve and Pursuit of Peace.” The event was attended by a large number of members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora, community leaders, academics, and representatives of civil society. The event commenced with the national anthem of Pakistan, followed by a documentary highlighting theRead More
Saudi Arabia expresses support for Bahrain over security measures
RIYADH, MAY 9: Saudi Arabia on Saturday expressed its support for measures taken by Bahrain to safeguard its security and stability, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. “The foreign ministry expresses the full support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the measures that the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain has taken in the face of activities observed that aim at destabilizing the security and stability of the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain,” the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channelRead More