Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Bangladesh tighten grip with commanding lead over Pakistan in second Test
SYLHET, MAY 17: Hosts Bangladesh moved into a commanding position in the second and final Test of the series, after extending their lead over Pakistan on Sunday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Batting in their second innings, the hosts ended day two at 110-3 in 26.4 overs, holding a 156-run advantage. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unbeaten on 13, while Mominul Haque was dismissed on the final delivery of the day’s play. Bangladesh got off to a poor start by losing Tanzid Hasan on the third delivery of theRead More
South Korea asks for Iran’s position on ship attack near Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, MAY 17: South Korean foreign minister Cho Hyun has asked for Iran’s position on a recent attack on a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart on Sunday, Seoul’s foreign ministry said. A South Korean official has previously said the possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack is low.
Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China
TEHRAN, MAY 17: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday. “Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for China affairs,” Tasnim news agency reported, citing “informed sources,” with other media carrying similar reports. Ghalibaf was appointed to the position at the proposal of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and with the approval of supreme leader MojtabaRead More
Trump admin. urging UAE to seize Iran’s Lavan Island, take greater role in war – report
WASHINGTON, MAY 17: The Trump administration is reportedly encouraging the UAE to become more directly involved in the war against Iran, with some officials suggesting Abu Dhabi seize Iran’s Lavan Island according to a report from the Telegraph. A former senior Trump security official told the Telegraph that using UAE forces would avoid putting US troops in the line of fire. “Go take ’em!” the official said. “It would be UAE boots on the ground instead of the US.” The push comes amid disclosures about the UAE’s increasing engagement inRead More
Fire breaks out after drone strike on nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi: authorities
ABU DHABI, MAY 17: /DNA/ – A fire broke out following a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. “Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire incident that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office wrote in a social media post. “No injuries were reported, and there was noRead More
FIBA pledges full support for Pakistan Basketball
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 /DNA/ – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Regional Office-Asia has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of basketball in Pakistan following a high-level visit by its delegation to Lahore and Islamabad, where key meetings were held with top government and sports officials. The delegation, led by Hagop Khajirian, met with Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Mohyuddin Wani, officials of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), and representatives of the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) including President Brig (R )Read More