Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Gunman opens fire on Busy Sydney Street, injures 20 in random shooting

Gunman opens fire on Busy Sydney Street, injures 20 in random shooting.

Sydney: A 60-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing up to 100 bullets at random in a busy Sydney suburb on Sunday evening, injuring at least 20 people, according to New South Wales Police. The dramatic incident unfolded in Croydon Park, in Sydney’s Inner West, where the gunman reportedly opened fire on passing vehicles … Read more

Atherton proposes ICC stop Scheduling Pakistan vs India matches

Atherton

LONDON:  Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has suggested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should stop scheduling matches between Pakistan and India in future global tournaments. Atherton said his proposal was prompted by the tense situation that arose during the recent Asia Cup, emphasizing that ICC events should not include fixtures between the two … Read more

Israel and Hamas set for ceasefire talks in Egypt, hopes for hostage deal

Israel and Hamas set for ceasefire talks in Egypt, hopes for hostage deal

Israeli and Hamas delegations are convening in Egypt on Monday for high-stakes negotiations aimed at securing a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza and a potential deal to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The talks, held in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, come amid growing momentum following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks suggesting … Read more

Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 54  

Death toll

JAKARTA:  The death toll from the collapse of a boarding Islamic school building in Indonesia last week has risen to 54, authorities confirmed. The tragic incident occurred in Sidoarjo city on the island of Java, where a rescue operation launched immediately after the collapse is now about 90 percent complete. According to foreign media reports, … Read more

Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention

Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention.

Rome/Gaza: Participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted by Israeli naval forces last week, claim they faced harsh treatment while in custody. Around 450 activists from various countries were detained between Wednesday and Friday during the maritime operation. Speaking from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, Italian activist Cesare Tofani described the experience as degrading. “We were treated … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls Malaysia Pakistan’s “second home”, seeking for stronger ties.

PM Shehbaz calls Malaysia Pakistan's "second home", seeking for stronger ties.

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister of Pakistan and Malaysian counter part have signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation across various sectors. The signing ceremony was followed by a joint press conference held by PM Shehbaz and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the … Read more

Several areas of Karachi receive light and heavy rain

Several areas of Karachi receive light and heavy rain

Karachi: Parts of Karachi experienced light to moderate rainfall on Saturday evening, bringing relief to residents after days of humid weather. The showers, which began in the afternoon, continued intermittently in several parts of the city. According to reports, North Karachi, Nagan Chowrangi, and North Nazimabad witnessed moderate rain, while Orangi Town, Baldia Town, and … Read more

PMD forecasts new spell of rain across country

Rainfall predicted in various parts of Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted a new spell of rain starting tonight in both the upper and plain areas of the country. According to the forecast, rain is expected this evening in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad and Punjab. Some places may also experience heavy rainfall along with hailstorms. The weather department … Read more