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10,600 Pakistanis return from Iran
Amid heightened regional tensions and the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Iran, the FIA has strengthened its border management and immigration operations at the Taftan Border Crossing, one of Pakistan's primary land links with Iran. According to an updated situation report, a total of 10,619 passengers arrived at FIA Taftan between February 28 and April 8, 2026. The influx largely comprises Pakistani nationals, including students, pilgrims, and other travelers returning from Iran due...
G-B motorway project gains momentum
Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah on Thursday called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to discuss infrastructure development and improvement of road networks in the region. The meeting discussed the proposed Motorway Project from Mansehra, Naran, Kaghan, and Babusar Top to Jalkhand (MNJ). Abdul Aleem Khan stated that the motorway would serve as an alternative to the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and reduce travel distance by 100 kilometres as well. He added that, f...
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Wishah, killed by Israeli strike, laid to rest
Mourners gathered for the funeral of Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Mohammed Wishah in in Gaza.
Civil courts cannot order CNIC blocking, LHC rules
In a ruling on a petition filed by citizen Ali Ansari, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that civil courts do not have the authority to order the blocking or cancellation of a citizen's Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). Justice Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh issued a detailed seven-page judgment, setting aside a civil court's decision that had led to the blocking of the petitioner's CNIC. The court termed the action illegal and directed that the CNIC be restored within 1...
Traffic falls on major Sydney and Melbourne roads as fuel crisis sees Australians cut back on driving
Exclusive: Trips on Sydney’s key thoroughfares have fallen by thousands per day, according to government dataGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRoad traffic is falling on Australia’s east coast as fuel prices bite, with most key Sydney highways recording 20% fewer weekend trips.The number of trips recorded on Sydney’s key thoroughfares has fallen by thousands of trips a day, according to New South Wales government data shared exclusively with Guardian Australia. Continue...
‘Inherently dangerous and unnecessary’: NT buses will soon be patrolled by armed officers
First Nations lawyers and politicians warn the change will disproportionately affect Indigenous people, making them feel ‘less safe, rather than more safe’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTransit safety and public housing officers in the Northern Territory will soon be armed with guns, in what the territory’s First Nations legal service has labelled an “inherently dangerous and unnecessary” move that would “disproportionately impact Aboriginal Territorians”.The first of...
Sindh govt constitutes high-level committee to ‘ensure execution’ of Gul Plaza inferno’s inquiry report
The Sindh government on Thursday constituted a high-level committee to “ensure the execution of the inquiry report” of the Gul Plaza inferno, which claimed the lives of more than 70 people in January. The deadly fire erupted on the night of Jan 17 and took nearly two days to be fully extinguished, leaving the ground-plus-three-storey building of Gul Plaza in ruins, with some of its sections collapsed. Subsequently, a one-member judicial commission was formed to probe the incident, and it handed...
Video posted by alleged arson suspect appears to show when massive warehouse fire was set
Police arrested a suspected arsonist in a massive California warehouse fire. Video from what appears to be the suspect's social media account seems to show the fire as it was set. Investigators say the suspect is an employee of a third party distributor of Kimberly Clark. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Dubai Ruler calls on residents to raise UAE flag: How to hoist it, actions to avoid
Following a recent call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, urging citizens and residents to raise the UAE flag across homes, institutions, and buildings, many are preparing to hoist the nation’s flag. Sheikh Mohammed emphasised that the flag is a “symbol of strength and pride” and a banner of national unity, noting that the UAE emerged from recent crises even more united and cohesive.As residents respond to this patrio...
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Husband of American woman missing in the Bahamas arrested in connection to her disappearance
Bahamian police have arrested the husband of an American woman who went missing at sea. Authorities say Brian Hooker was taken into custody in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who he said fell overboard during a boat trip on Saturday. Brian Hooker's lawyer released a statement saying he didn't do anything wrong in regard to his wife's disappearance.
Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside
Pub thief jailed over £2.2m Fabergé theft17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMet PoliceThe stolen Fabergé egg ornament has not been foundAn "opportunistic" thief who stole a handbag containing an emerald-encrusted Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2.2 million from a central London pub has been jailed for more than two years.Enzo Conticello, 29, took the Givenchy handbag belonging to Rosie Dawson as she stood outside the Dog and Duck pub in Soho on 7 November 2024.The...
Syria Reopens Airspace and Jdeidet Yabous Border Crossing With Lebanon
The Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports and Customs announced the reopening of the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing with Lebanon as of Thursday morning, April 9, after the risks that had prompted a temporary suspension of operations in recent days subsided. The authority said the crossing will continue providing services to travelers around the clock, under approved civilian and legal frameworks, while all necessary administrative measures are being taken to ensure the safety of travel...
Nadra warns of penalties for those who delay obtaining, renewing identity documents
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Thursday warned citizens of additional fees and penalties for those who delay obtaining or renewing their identity documents. In a press release, the authority said that identity documents were issued for a specified time and it was every the responsibility of every adult citizen to ensure the timely renewal of their identity documents, particularly CNICs, before their expiry. “Failing this, essential services linked to these...
Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Tragedy underscores failure to create safe routes for asylum seekers, say campaigners.
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterPA MediaGreen Party of England and Wales leader Zack Polanski (centre) with local election candidatesGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has attacked the government's record on building affordable and social housing at his party's local election campaign launch.Speaking in Lewisham, south-east London, where the Greens are hoping to make gains, Pola...
'All we want is peace': Lebanese UAE expats react to heaviest Israeli strikes during war
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]On Wednesday, Dubai resident Ayoub heard about how his home country of Lebanon came under fire, his first panicked call was to his aged parents who live in Beirut. “Our entire area was under attack, and my brother and sister were at work,” he told Khaleej Times. “My parents had to leave their home. There was traffic everywhere. A friend had to go get my sister out of her office...
Husband arrested after wife falls overboard in the Bahamas
Brian Hooker has been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after his wife, Lynette Hooker, apparently fell overboard from their dinghy and was swept away by currents. Hooker's lawyer denies any wrongdoing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
London pub thief sold £2.2m Fabergé egg and watch set to buy drugs
Enzo Conticello jailed for 27 months for ‘opportunistic’ theft of Givenchy handbag containing precious jewelsA man who stole a handbag containing a Fabergé egg and watch set valued at up to £2.2m has been jailed for more than two years.Enzo Conticello, 29, took the Givenchy bag belonging to Rosie Dawson as she stood in the smoking area of the Dog and Duck pub in Soho, London, on 7 November 2024. Continue reading...
Bangladesh battles measles outbreak
Dhaka’s Directorate General of Health Services has reported ten suspected deaths and 1,248 cases in 24 hours Bangladesh is battling a major measles outbreak, with the government reporting more than 1,000 suspected cases across the country in 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said that 1,248 suspected and 189 confirmed measles cases were reported from 8 AM on Tuesday to 8 AM Wednesday, the...