Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Iran’s foreign ministry says US violated ceasefire
TEHRAN, MAY 26: Iran’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that the United States has violated the ceasefire with strikes in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province. The US military carried out strikes on Monday in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions. Iranian media reported early on Tuesday that sounds of explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas in the province. “The United States committed a gross violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region inRead More
US hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire
WASHINGTON, 26 MAY (DNA) — US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperilling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war. The strikes came as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for the latest round of talks to end the months-long conflict, and as the Israeli military stepped up hostilities with Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Oil prices fluctuated in the wake of the US strikes, which may threaten any agreementRead More
Five killed in Israeli strikes
GAZA CITY, 26 MAY (DNA) — Palestinian Territories: Gaza health officials said an Israeli airstrike killed at least five people and wounded several others on Tuesday, in the latest violence to hit the territory despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “Five martyrs and several wounded were transferred (to hospital) after an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of citizens in eastern Al-Maghazi,” the civil defense agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas said. Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital and a Palestinian security source confirmed the incident and the casualties.— DNA
UN chief slams deadly terrorist attack
UNITED NATIONS, 26 MAY (DNA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack against a shuttle passenger train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Monday, and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice.According to media reports, at least 24 people were killed and many more were injured when an explosives-laden vehicle struck the train. In a statement issued by the UN spokesperson, Guterres extended his “deepest condolences” to the families of those killed and wishes a swift recovery to those injured. “The Secretary-General reiterates that terrorism in all itsRead More
China urges ‘parties concerned’ to observe ceasefire after US strikes on Iran
BEIJING, MAY 26: China on Tuesday urged “parties concerned” to observe a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, after US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran as well as boats trying to lay mines. “We urge the parties concerned to fulfil their ceasefire commitments, resolve disputes through peaceful means… and promote the early restoration of peace,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular news briefing when asked for China’s reaction.
PM meets Chinese business delegations
BEIJING, May 26: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a series of high-level meetings with leading Chinese enterprises, wherein he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening economic, industrial, and infrastructure cooperation under the framework of CPEC Phase II. The prime minister, who is on a four-day official visit to China, met with the delegation of FAMSUN led by CEO Zhengjun Chen and appreciated the company’s longstanding contribution to Pakistan’s agriculture sector, particularly in grain storage, feed production, and food security. He emphasized Pakistan’s focus on reducing post-harvest losses and invitedRead More