Monday, May 18th, 2026
Bangladesh extend lead to 249 against Pakistan in second Test
SYLHET: Bangladesh reached 203-4 at lunch on day three of the second Test against Pakistan, extending their overall lead to 249 runs to remain firmly in control at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Resuming their innings at 110-3 in 26.4 overs, Bangladesh lost just one wicket during the opening session and reached 203-4 in 53 overs, taking a commanding lead of 249 runs. The Tigers lost skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto after pacer Khurram Shahzad trapped him lbw to claim his third wicket. Shanto scored 15 off 46 deliveries,Read More
5.2-magnitude quake kills two in south China
GUANGXI, MAY 18: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region on Monday, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Guangxi’s Liuzhou city at 12.21am (1621 GMT), state news agency Xinhua said, adding that one person remained missing as of the morning. State broadcaster CCTV identified the deceased as a couple — a 63-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman — and said search and rescue efforts for the missing person were ongoing. Authorities had evacuated over 7,000 people from the area, itRead More
Calm After Storm: Assessing the Outcomes of the Presidential Visit to China
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has returned to the White House after concluding a two-day official visit to China, an engagement that drew the gaze of capitals worldwide and revived memories of an earlier era in Sino-American diplomacy. Accompanied by a formidable delegation that included senior cabinet ministers and a striking array of America’s leading business tycoons from sectors spanning agriculture, aviation, technology, and energy, the President’s journey to Beijing unfolded against a backdrop of global unease. From the troubled waters of theRead More
Students’ creative exhibition “Pop Revolution” held at PNCA
Zahra Wadud Fatemi appreciated the creativity and hard work of the young artists. She lauded their artistic vision and encouraged them to continue pursuing their passion with dedication and confidence Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, MAY 18 /DNA/ – A vibrant and colorful exhibition titled “Pop Revolution – Colors, Culture & Creativity” was organized by the Niftysphere Institute at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Islamabad, showcasing the creative talent of young artists from different disciplines. The exhibition featured impressive works from the departments of Textile Design, Graphic Design, Photography,Read More