Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Pakistan beat West Indies in second Test, level the two-match series
QUEENS PARK OVAL: Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test to level the two-match series 1-1 at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday. The Babar Azam-led side comfortably chased down the 75-run target in 23.3 overs, losing only their two opening batters to seal an eight-wicket victory and draw the series.
Somali Defence Minister visits Naval Headquarters
RAWALPINDI, AUG 5 /DNA/ – A high-level defence delegation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, led by Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Defence, called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters (NHQ), and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff at Air Headquarters (AHQ), Islamabad. At NHQ, key matters of mutual professional interest, regional maritime security and bilateral defence collaboration were discussed. The Chief of the Naval Staff reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitmentRead More
Iran reaches accord with Oman on Hormuz
News Desk TEHRAN: Iran announced it has reached a new agreement with Oman to manage maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. Under the proposed framework, Tehran will oversee inbound shipping while Muscat handles outbound flows. Officials say the arrangement is designed to reduce tensions and ensure safer passage for vessels in the region. The deal comes amid wider U.S. efforts to de‑escalate with Iran, including recent sanctions relief for several IRGC‑linked entities. Energy markets reacted with optimism, as Brent crude prices dipped, reflecting hopesRead More
D-8 Secretary-General meets Ambassador Usluer in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, AUG 5 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8) paid a courtesy visit today to Ambassador Dr. Ayşe Sözen Usluer, Head of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Representation Office in Istanbul. During the meeting, the Secretary-General reiterated the Organisation’s sincere gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Türkiye for its unwavering and unstinting support in hosting the D-8 Secretariat in Istanbul since its inception. The Secretary-General specifically thanked Ambassador Usluer for her office’s continued facilitation and coordination, which enables the smooth operationRead More
Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz
TEHRAN, AUG 5: Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalized, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday. The proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, in one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran. For all the latest headlines follow our Google NewsRead More
Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as talks underway in Rome
BEIRUT, AUG 5: Israel’s military resumed strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday despite ongoing talks, blaming a ceasefire violation by militant group Hezbollah as Beirut said at least one person was killed. The fresh strikes and a first evacuation warning in weeks came as Lebanon and Israel were holding US-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at putting an end to hostilities, with Beirut seeking Israel’s phased withdrawal from the south. “In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organization, the IDF has begun conducting precise strikesRead More