Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Qatar says cargo vessel coming from Abu Dhabi attacked in its waters
DOHA, MAY 10: A cargo vessel was attacked by a drone on Sunday in Qatari waters northeast of Mesaieed port as the ship travelled from Abu Dhabi, causing a limited fire that was contained, the Qatari Defense Ministry said. No injuries were reported and the vessel continued its journey towards the port. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said earlier a bulk carrier had reported being struck by an unknown projectile while sailing 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, the capital of Qatar. Authorities are investigating the source of theRead More
Any future aggression will have far-reaching consequences, warns CDF Munir on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir warned that any future aggression against Pakistan would have “far-reaching and painful consequences” as the country marked one year since Marka-e-Haq. “Pakistan, its people, and armed forces achieved a remarkable success in Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos with divine help, while the enemy suffered defeat and humiliation,” he said while addressing a special ceremony held at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, to commemorate the first anniversary of the May war against India, in whichRead More
Rizwan, Salman steady Pakistan after middle-order collapse in Dhaka Test
DHAKA, MAY 10: Muhammad Rizwan and Agha Salman anchored Pakistan’s recovery effort, putting together a crucial 119-run stand for the sixth wicket after Green Shirts suffered a dramatic collapse against Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Pakistan had slumped from 210-1 to 230-5 before Rizwan and Salman steadied the innings. Salman remained unbeaten on 55, while Rizwan was dismissed by Taijul Islam shortly before rain interrupted play. At tea, Pakistan were 349-6, still trailing by 64 runs, with weather conditions forcing an earlyRead More
Heydar Aliyev — The Founder of a Strong and Independent Azerbaijan
Among the distinguished leaders whose legacies are etched into the chronicles of global history, Heydar Aliyev stands out for his pivotal role in shaping the contemporary history of Azerbaijan. National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s extraordinary vision played a pivotal role in guiding Azerbaijan to independence and setting the course for its national development. His exceptional leadership, as well as during the late 20th century, was vital as the country faced major geopolitical changes after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. During Heydar Aliyev’s first period of leadership in Azerbaijan, the countryRead More
Reza Amiri Moghadam condemns Bannu Terror Attack
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Reza Amiri Moghadam has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu, which resulted in the martyrdom of 15 police personnel and injuries to several others. In a statement issued on social media, the Iranian envoy expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and conveyed solidarity with the government and people of Pakistan. He termed the attack “hideous and awkward,” emphasizing that terrorism remains a common threat to regional peace and stability. “On behalf of the Government and the people of theRead More
South Korea welcomes rare baby bump
SEOUL: Kim Su-jin and her husband have set aside their doubts and embraced parenthood, joining a small but notable wave of South Korean couples having children despite the country’s steep demographic decline. South Korea has one of the world’s lowest birth rates, and the government has spent billions of dollars trying to encourage citizens to have more babies and cushion the worst impacts of a shrinking population. The Asian nation is still nowhere near reversing the trend, but a modest baby bump has come after years of consistently low statisticsRead More