World
Australia probes flydubai co-pilot's links to the country
Australian counterterrorism police are investigating the flydubai co-pilot's links to Australia, where sources say he studied, as Israel orders a flight security review.
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Europe
Why French high school students are blockading their schools
Over 5,000 people have been arrested as French teenagers blockade their schools over teacher shortages, long days and poor conditions. Here is what is driving it.
Sindh
Sindh's 40-year-old quota system faces fresh challenge
After Tharparkar students outshone Karachi in MDCAT, a growing number of educated Sindhi voices are joining calls to end Sindh's urban-rural job and education quota.
Islamabad
Yadgar-e-Fatah unveiled in Islamabad to honour Marka-e-Haq
A 220-foot monument honouring Pakistan's victory in Marka-e-Haq and its martyrs was unveiled in Islamabad with a light show. Entry is free from Tuesday to Sunday.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Afridi rejects emergency rule as PTI march heads to Karak
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi told marchers in Lakki Marwat he rejects governor's rule and emergency, as the caravan reached the Bannu-Karak border.
Punjab
Two Kasur villagers killed by Indian border fire laid to rest
Funeral prayers were held in Kasur for two Pakistani civilians killed by India's BSF near the border. Pakistan summoned India's envoy and rejected 'infiltrator' claims.
Middle East
Yemen launches major offensive to retake Houthi territory
Yemen's Saudi-backed President Rashad al-Alimi announced a major military operation against the Houthis, who say they hit Aramco sites in Riyadh and Khurais.
Middle East
Makkah pact ministers meet in Riyadh over Houthi attacks
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye's foreign and defence chiefs meet in Riyadh on Monday under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to discuss Houthi attacks.
Middle East
Israel has killed over 800 Palestinian teachers, ministry says
Israel has killed more than 800 Palestinian teachers and injured over 3,300 since October 2023, the Palestinian Education Ministry said ahead of World Teachers' Day.
Europe
UK Green Party votes to define Zionism as racism
Britain's Green Party voted 1,022 to 813 to treat Zionism as racism and back a single democratic Palestinian state, drawing anger from Israel and Jewish groups.
Technology
Trump names spy chief Jay Clayton to lead new AI task force
Trump named intelligence chief Jay Clayton to head a new AI task force, as a former OpenAI safety expert warned the industry is not being 'nearly careful enough'.
Other Sports
Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia
Max Verstappen took his and Red Bull's first win of 2026 in a storm-delayed, chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.
Entertainment
Asim Azhar returns to Coke Studio with 'Maheya'
Ten years after 'Tera Woh Pyar', Asim Azhar is back on Coke Studio with 'Maheya', a retro-styled love song with Aaryan and producer Rovalio for Nu.WAV.