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PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands in Islamabad from London
PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, wet-leased from Norse Atlantic, landed in Islamabad on flight PK-786 from Heathrow; an owners' group urges better service.
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Bilal Javed
Editor, World & Geopolitics
Bilal Javed edits The Indus Compass’s world and geopolitics coverage. He follows the United Nations, NATO, US politics, wars and conflicts, democracy and the global economy, and he also writes on business and sport.
His reports for the site include the US-Iran war and the mediation efforts around it, the Israeli election count, cases at the International Court of Justice, and the markets and oil prices that move with them. In stories on the Middle East he gives particular weight to the human cost of conflict and says where every casualty figure comes from.
He explains what each story means for readers in Pakistan.
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- Middle East
Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, five of them police
Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza, five of them police in Khan Younis, medics say; Israel says it struck militants in the area.
- Middle East
Iran warns a new war with the US could last longer
Iran's army says a new war could outlast the last and Trump 'would not be in a position to dictate' its end; Rezaei confirms Vance's letter, no reply yet.
- Middle East
Axios: Trump may strike Iran if Republicans do badly in midterms
A US official told Axios Trump could order a big Iran strike if midterms go badly; Qatari mediators held 12 hours of talks in Tehran and a fourth tanker burned.
- Other Sports
Leclerc leads Mexico GP practice as Antonelli eyes title on Sunday
Charles Leclerc was fastest in both Mexico GP practice sessions; Verstappen and Lawson get grid penalties and Kimi Antonelli can clinch the title on Sunday.
- Asia
US, South Korea and Japan vow 'complete' North Korea denuclearisation
On the G20 sidelines in Atlanta, the US, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed 'complete denuclearisation' of North Korea as a Trump-Kim meeting at APEC is mooted.
- Cricket
Pakistan bowl first against Sri Lanka in tri-series final at Gaddafi
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field in the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore; Faheem Ashraf replaces Shadab Khan, who was hit by a bouncer.
- Middle East
Qatari mediators return to Tehran as Vance rules out 'forever war'
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran to push a US-Iran deal as Vance said Trump will not allow a 'forever war'; Israel's KAN reported US cargo planes in Israel.
- Energy
Brent near $117 as tanker is hit in Hormuz, oil set for fourth monthly gain
Brent rose to about $117, set for a 13pc monthly gain, after a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by explosives; traders fear escalation after the midterms.
- Americas
Rubio hosts G20 ministers in Atlanta as Iran and Ukraine wars divide
Marco Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministers, including Russia's Lavrov, in Atlanta; a chair's summary, not a joint statement, is expected as wars divide members.
- Islamabad
Singapore's foreign minister in Islamabad, direct flights discussed
Vivian Balakrishnan made the first visit by a Singaporean foreign minister to Pakistan in over 20 years; he and Dar discussed trade, flights and disasters.
- Americas
Trump cancels two midterm rallies and snaps at reporter over travel
Trump dropped Kansas and Iowa rallies days before the midterms for virtual tele-rallies, after snapping at a reporter who asked if he was tired of travelling.
- Energy
Pakistan and Qatar near revised LNG deal at 11.96pc of Brent
PSO sources say QatarEnergy's final offer prices LNG at 11.96pc of Brent for both contracts, with 66 cargoes a year; PSO wants cabinet approval by Nov 3.
- Americas
Mahmoud Khalil says Americans are finally seeing Palestinians as equals
Mahmoud Khalil, held for three months over pro-Palestinian activism, says US opinion is shifting a week before the midterms. His deportation is still sought.
- Economy
World Bank: commodity prices to jump 23pc this year on war shocks
The World Bank expects commodity prices to rise 23pc in 2026 on the Middle East war and grain disruption, and warns of a food crisis if shocks combine
- Middle East
Iran calls Qatar's new peace ideas unacceptable but talks go on
A senior Iranian official called Qatar's new seven-day draft 'unacceptable ideas', while Araghchi said Iran stays in close contact with mediators.
- Europe
High-speed train collision near Madrid kills at least 68
Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, south of Madrid, killing at least 68; the transport minister says a Renfe train was cleared to proceed 'in error'.
- Islamabad
Pakistan urges US and Iran at UNSC to honour the Islamabad MoU
At the UN Security Council Pakistan urged the US and Iran to honour the Islamabad MoU; Iran said Trump's reported remarks show the deal was never taken seriously.
- Asia
Cyclone Arnab hits India's southeast coast; no deaths reported yet
Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh with winds up to 125 kph; about 98,000 people were moved to safer areas and no deaths were reported at first.
- Americas
US war on Iran has cost over $47 billion, Pentagon data shows
Pentagon data seen by Reuters puts the US cost of the Iran war above $47 billion, over 25 per cent more than July's estimate, days before the midterm elections.
- Middle East
Israel's election ends in deadlock as Arab parties gain ground
Exit polls left Netanyahu's bloc and Eisenkot's about level at 51 seats each, short of 61, as Arab parties surged and both leaders vowed to form a government.
- Middle East
Iran warns ships in Hormuz of 'serious damage' if they stray from routes
Iran's armed forces chief said any vessel deviating from Iranian-designated routes in southern waters would face serious damage, as KLM cancelled winter Gulf flights.
- Americas
Nobel laureate Machado returns to Venezuela after 10 months in exile
Opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela, though the US-backed transition has largely left her out.
- Middle East
Jordan strikes militants in Syria after deadly church attack
Jordan's air force struck groups in Syria it linked to last week's church attack in Karak, hours after three Jordanian suspects were arrested.
- Middle East
Israelis vote in election that will decide Netanyahu's fate
Israel holds its first election since October 7, with polls showing Netanyahu neck and neck with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot and no clear path to 61 seats.
- Middle East
Makkah pact states hold first talks with Iran in Tehran
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye held their first talks with Iran since signing the Makkah defence pact; Khawaja Asif vowed to defend the kingdom.
- Americas
Lula wins fourth term in Brazil as Bolsonaro refuses to concede
Brazil's Lula won the runoff with 51.8 per cent to Flavio Bolsonaro's 48.2, but Bolsonaro said it was impossible to recognise the result and will seek annulment.
- Middle East
Israel begins multi-day West Bank operation, demolishing homes in Hebron
Israel began a multi-day West Bank operation with demolitions in Hebron after two soldiers were killed, as Netanyahu spoke of the biggest push since 1967.
- Americas
Trump says US 'may do another little Epic Fury' on Iran
Trump renewed his threat to strike Iran as polls show most Americans oppose the war; the White House says no attack will come before the midterms.
- Middle East
Seven killed as gunmen attack funeral at church in southern Jordan
Gunmen killed seven and wounded 34 at a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church in Karak; King Abdullah vowed harsh retaliation and Pakistan condemned the attack.
