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Three killed in armed attack in northwest Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) -- At least three people were killed after unidentified attackers opened fire on a vehicle in the Swat area of north-west Pakistan.According to police, the incident occurred in the Qambar area of the district, where armed assailants targeted a vehicle, killing three people at the scene before fleeing. A search operation has been launched to apprehend the

2026-04-22T01:03:43Z

ISIS bride is banned from returning to Australia: Albanese government blocks attempt

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke revealed on Wednesday a 'temporary exclusion order' had been enforced.

2026-02-18T05:12:25Z

King Salman: We thank God for honoring us with serving the Two Holy Mosques and caring for pilgrims

Jeddah: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday expressed “gratitude to Almighty God for honoring us with the service of the Two Holy Mosques and the care of pilgrims to His Sacred House.” King Salman prayed that God accept the pilgrims’ Hajj, rituals and acts of worship. “With the advent of the blessed Eid al-Adha, we congratulate our people in this blessed homeland and our Islamic nation on this occasion, and...

2026-05-27T14:00:37Z

Wife of math teacher killed when his students ran him over asks for all charges to be dropped

Fellow educator Laura Hughes said the prankster students and her husband, Jason Hughes, loved each other despite the joke-gone-wrong that killed her husband on Thursday.

2026-03-09T13:42:49Z

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

Asharq Al Awsat Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, but warned the Islamic republic stood ready to respond to any attack.The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was prepared to retaliate following the most serious strikes since the truce took effect.Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political chief of the...

2026-05-27T15:00:37Z

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce appears to hold in Beirut

BEIRUT — Israel continued its attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, but did not strike Beirut following a partial ceasefire agreement with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. Lebanon said, under an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump late on Monday, Israeli forces would not bomb the capital in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel. A new round of talks between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors was held in Washington on...

2026-06-03T08:07:25Z

Tehran says it will halt attacks after Trump ordered Israel and the regime to 'stop shooting'

Tehran said they will stop bombing Israel but warned that if Israel carried out any further 'aggression and hostile acts,' then 'much more severe and crushing measures than before will follow.'

2026-06-08T07:42:22Z

Tragedy as National Park Service ranger falls to her death while working on idyllic Alaskan mountain

Washington state native Robin Pendery fatally fell while on a climbing patrol on Mount McKinley in Alaska.

2026-06-07T16:42:29Z

STC organizes fifth ‘weyak’ gathering for entrepreneurs, SMEs

KUWAIT: Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, organized the fifth edition of the “weyak” gathering, bringing together a large number of entrepreneurs, startup founders, and owners of local SMEs. The gathering comes as part of stc’s ongoing efforts to support Kuwait’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and create...

2026-06-03T22:14:34Z

Backlash at Oxfordshire council's gimmick plans to turn countryside routes into quiet lanes

Oxfordshire County Council has approved a pilot scheme that would see 'physical measures... such as gates and bollards' installed to stop through traffic.

2026-06-01T11:42:41Z

France arrests Russian captain of Moscow-linked tanker

French authorities have taken into custody the Russian captain of a seized oil tanker believed to be part of Moscow's "shadow fleet", a prosecutor said Wednesday. The French navy detained the Tagor on Sunday in international waters with British help on suspicion the ship was flying a false flag and after its captain refused to comply with orders. It is the fourth ship that France has seized since September on suspicion of belonging to the...

2026-06-03T22:00:37Z

Morrisons manager fired for tackling violent serial shoplifter 'blown away' by protest outside store

Sean Egan, 46, worked at the Aldridge store, near Walsall, for 29 years but was sacked after intervening during an 'abusive' altercation with a prolific thief who stole good last December.

2026-04-26T22:12:32Z

Qassem’s call to topple Lebanon's govt exposes differences with Berri

Beirut: Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s call to topple the Lebanese government was not only rejected by the group’s political opponents, but also appeared out of step with the position of its main ally, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who along with Hezbollah has ministers in government. While Qassem escalated his attack on the negotiations the Lebanese state is conducting with Israel and called on the street to bring down the...

2026-05-26T21:00:37Z

Russia's war resolve buckles: Economy on brink, Kyiv wins territory and Crimeans told 'don't panic'

The warning by the president's senior government officials is the most serious sign of internal division in the Kremlin since their forces invaded Ukraine.

2026-06-02T14:13:13Z

Government proposes Rs187.2b social outlay

The government has proposed a substantial increase in social sector spending in the upcoming fiscal year, earmarking Rs187.2 billion to support poverty alleviation and sustainable development initiatives under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework.According to budget proposals, Rs70 billion has been allocated for the SDGs Achievement Programme aimed at improving the welfare of poor and marginalised communities across the country.The...

2026-06-07T15:10:14Z

Israel defies Trump's warning not to retaliate and launches new wave of attacks on Iran

Tensions flared in the Middle East on Monday when Iran retaliated against Israel with a fresh barrage of missile strikes.

2026-06-08T00:12:22Z

Aussie employers hiring PIs to catch WFH cheats - as one investigator reveals how to not get caught

A private investigator has revealed how employers are hiring them to spy on staff who work from home in a effort to make sure they're doing their job.

2026-06-08T00:57:29Z

All at sea! Navy's £3.5billion flagship aircraft carrier breaks down again

HMS Prince of Wales was forced into port in Norway for repairs, delaying her departure for the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

2026-06-05T21:42:37Z

One killed in 'criminal' Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport partially resumes flights

Riyadh: One person was killed in an Iranian attack targeting civilian facilities in Kuwait, including the international airport and diplomatic missions, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. The statement did not specify which diplomatic missions were damaged. Ministry of defense spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan described the attack as "criminal Iranian aggression which resulted in significant material damage to the building...

2026-06-03T13:15:41Z

Major blow to Trump as House passes war powers resolution to halt further strikes on Iran

The US House ​of Representatives on Wednesday backed a ‌Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.

2026-06-03T22:12:25Z

Drone attack on Kuwait airport

Drone attack on Kuwait airport

2026-06-04T05:08:33Z

The most aggressive animals in the world

Aggression is a vital tool for many species. It serves as an essential defense mechanism against predators or a means to secure resources like food and territory. From the depths of the ocean to the savannas of Africa, these animals have evolved to stand their ground. Whether it is a massive mammal charging at a perceived threat or a tiny insect swarming to protect its colony, these behaviors are driven by an instinct to survive. Understanding their aggressive nature makes us respect their space and appreciate the complex strategies required to stay alive in an unforgiving world. This gallery explores different creatures that are remarkably aggressive and hostile. Curious? Click to know more.

2026-01-26T08:15:50Z

At least six people rushed to hospital after stabbing at Washington high school

At least five people were taken to the hospital following a reported stabbing at a high school in Tacoma, Washington.

2026-04-30T21:57:34Z

Adorable bear cub rescued by New Jersey troopers after being abandoned roadside

A tiny bear cub was found alone in a roadside ditch along I-78 before New Jersey troopers stepped in and brought it to safety.

2026-04-03T21:12:27Z

K-P CM Afridi and Governor Kundi unite on provincial rights, vow joint fight

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday set aside political differences to jointly demand the province's constitutional rights, particularly regarding wheat supply and CNG supply.Addressing a joint press conference in the National Jirga Hall of the provincial assembly, the two leaders were joined by Speaker Babar Salim Swati and Opposition Leader Dr Ebadullah from the Pakistan Muslim...

2026-05-27T14:10:31Z

Killer, 17, claims she only stabbed boyfriend to death while 'horseplaying' with knife

Jahara Malik, now 18, claimed she was 'horseplaying' when she stabbed her boyfriend to death, as his mother calls for maximum sentence.

2026-03-16T18:12:35Z

Jury discharged in adopted baby murder trial

Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, were on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of sexually abusing Preston Davey, aged 13 months.

2026-04-23T12:13:05Z

Man staged kidnapping after killing wife

Investigation police claimed to have solved the blind murder case of a young woman in Kahna by arresting her husband, who allegedly killed her and later staged a fake kidnapping drama to mislead investigators.According to investigators, the suspect allegedly murdered his wife over domestic disputes by suffocating her with a pillow.Police said the accused later transported the body on a motorcycle during the night and dumped it in Rohi Nullah in...

2026-05-21T09:10:14Z

Bahraini foreign minister praises Gulf youth role in countering hostile Iranian attacks

MANAMA, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, has expressed his appreciation for the honourable national stance of Gulf youth in countering the hostile, unjustifiable Iranian attacks targeting the security and stability of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).He lauded their solidarity with their wise leadership, their participation on the front lines of the...

2026-06-05T23:33:44Z

UAE president confers First Class Order of Independence on ambassador of United Kingdom

ABU DHABI, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Independence on Edward Andrew Beauchamp Hobart, Ambassador of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE, in recognition of his dedicated efforts to strengthen and advance strategic relations between the two friendly countries across various fields during his tenure.The medal was presented by...

2026-05-27T18:03:44Z

Two 'notorious snatchers' killed

In a major crackdown on street crimes, police in Peshawar killed two 'dangerous snatchers' and arrested three others injured during separate encounters in different police station limits.In the limits of Gulbahar police station, highly wanted snatchers Sajjad and Abid were killed in crossfire from their own accomplices. An Assistant Sub-Inspector remained safe despite a bullet striking his bulletproof jacket. According to police, the deceased...

2026-04-05T09:10:14Z

Somalia capital rocked by gunfire and fighting overnight

Asharq Al Awsat Heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital overnight, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets on Thursday, AFP journalists reported, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests.President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a fresh political crisis in mid-May after announcing a one-year extension of his term, which had been due to expire on May 15.The...

2026-06-04T11:15:37Z

Another case of alleged police brutality surfaces

Another serious case of alleged police misconduct against a citizen has come to light in Rawalpindi. The complainant has accused the SHO, sub-inspector, and other officials of RA Bazaar Police Station of torturing him at the police station, blackmailing him and extorting money while falsely implicating him in a minor case.According to the complaint, the citizen was allegedly forced to raise his hands while a rod was inserted between them causing...

2026-02-17T09:10:24Z

UAE civil code shift widens adult rights

A sweeping overhaul of the UAE’s civil law takes effect on June 1, lowering the age of legal adulthood to 18 and reshaping how residents, families, companies and young people handle contracts, assets, liabilities and disputes.Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on the Civil Transactions Law replaces Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, the country’s four-decade-old Civil Code. The new framework is one of the most significant updates to the UAE’s civil legal...

2026-06-01T07:34:43Z

Pakistan minister in Tehran amid US-Iran impasse

Asharq Al Awsat Pakistan's Interior Minister headed to Iran on Wednesday for the second time this week amid an impasse between Tehran and Washington over a proposal to end the war, Iranian state media reported."Mohsin Naqvi travelled to Tehran to meet officials from the Islamic republic," Iran's official IRNA news agency reported, citing diplomatic sources in Islamabad.Pakistan has been mediating between Iran and the United States, with Naqvi...

2026-05-20T16:15:36Z

Joint statement by foreign ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn in the strongest terms the continued incursions by extremist Israeli settlers, into Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif under the protection of the Israeli...

2026-06-02T16:33:44Z

Shakargarh property dispute triggers alleged police violence claim

A property dispute in Gumtala village of Shakargarh has sparked allegations of police violence, with a family claiming that six people, including women and children, were injured during an alleged raid by Saddar police. Police, however, have strongly denied the accusations, saying their action was taken to prevent an unlawful attempt to take possession of property without legal procedure.According to the affected family members - Nadeem, Ghulam...

2026-06-02T08:10:14Z

UAE records strong AML/CFT/CPF performance in 2025

ABU DHABI, 4th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing Committee (NAMLCFTPC) announced the performance indicators of the UAE’s national AML/CFT/CPF framework for 2025, which were approved by the Higher Committee for Oversight of the National Strategy during its most recent meeting yesterday. The results demonstrate the UAE’s continued commitment to a...

2026-06-04T19:33:45Z

7,760 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws arrested in a week

RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 7,760 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between May 28 and June 3, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 4,060 violators of the Residency Law, 2,574 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,126 violators of the Labor Law. The...

2026-06-06T18:07:26Z

Fighting resumes near Mali capital after coordinated nationwide attacks

BAMAKO — Fighting resumed in the garrison town of Kati near Mali’s capital Bamako, residents and local sources said, a day after coordinated attacks targeted military positions across the country.The renewed clashes come amid heightened tensions following a series of violent incidents, including an attack near the residence of Defense Minister Sadio Camara and renewed fighting in the northern town of Kidal.The attacks were condemned by the...

2026-04-26T13:07:26Z

Infrastructure projects account for 46.6% of government procurement in Ajman during Q1 2026

AJMAN, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- Infrastructure projects accounted for 46.6 percent of government procurement in Ajman during the first quarter of 2026, as part of the Ajman Finance Department’s efforts to support the Emirate’s economic development journey and strengthen an effective and sustainable partnership with the private sector.In this context, the Ajman Finance Department continues to enhance the efficiency of the government...

2026-06-07T13:33:41Z

CDF Munir celebrates Eid with troops in Zhob, says inhuman, brutal acts cannot weaken nation's resolve

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Wednesday visited Balochistan's Zhob District to spend Eidul Azha with troops deployed along the western frontiers, saying that inhuman and brutal acts cannot weaken the resolve of the nation.According to the military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the visit began with Eid prayers, where special prayers were offered for Pakistan's peace,...

2026-06-01T14:10:18Z

Pakistan, China and the Middle East crisis

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met on May 13 and 14 for a two-day session. When the visit was planned, they were meant to focus on trade issues. But for the May 2026 summit, the focus was on war in Iran launched by Trump on February 28 with little planning and no indication of what he was hoping to achieve. There is little doubt that the war, which has now developed into skirmishes involving several states in the area, figured prominently in the...

2026-06-08T14:10:17Z

10 die in road crashes

At least 10 people died, whereas 1,580 were injured in 1,270 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) recorded across Punjab during the last 24 hours.Of them, 801 people were shifted to hospitals, while 778 victims with minor injuries were treated at the incident sites by Rescue Medical Teams.The majority of the road accidents involved motorbikes. Official data showed that 853 adult and 76 underage drivers, 120 pedestrians, and 617 passengers were among the...

2026-06-01T14:10:16Z

Hiab expands in waste vehicles with Labrie deal

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiFinnish-listed Hiab has agreed to buy Labrie Environmental Group for $1.04 billion, moving into North America’s refuse collection vehicle market through one of the sector’s established manufacturers and adding a higher-margin platform to its load-handling equipment business.The all-cash acquisition values Labrie at $1.035 billion on a cash- and debt-free basis, equivalent to about €890 million using end-May European...

2026-06-01T07:34:48Z

The morning poll: Does Britain have 'two-tier policing' based on race?

Chief constables under pressure to scrap 'two-tier' commitment to treating white people differently to other races amid fury at the treatment of Henry Nowak

2026-06-03T23:27:38Z

Seven in ten believe crime is 'out of control' in France

Over seven in ten people in France believe that crime is 'out of control', a year after fears emerged that the country was sliding towards a 'Mexicanized narco-state'.

2026-06-01T14:42:32Z

Benedict IX: The worst pope in history

He is one of the most controversial popes in papal history. A pontiff who was corrupt to the core, Benedict IX was barely out of his teens when he became leader of the Holy See. Totally unsuitable for the role as head of the Catholic Church, Benedict quickly won enemies with his disgraceful conduct and complete disregard for the institution he represented. And yet, despite his vile and unholy behavior, he went on to hold the position of pope an unprecedented three times. How was this allowed to happen, and just what kind of a man was this maniacal individual? Click through and be shocked by the scandalous life of Benedict IX.

2023-12-27T12:36:22Z

Bondi hero's brothers face court accused of disturbing threats after he became a multi-millionaire

Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's two brothers are accused of trying to claim $200,000 of his $2.6million GoFundMe windfall.

2026-05-20T04:12:25Z

Mystery deepens over King Tutankhamun's 'alien glass' after stunning discovery

Scientists investigating King Tutankhamun's prized 'alien glass' have uncovered new clues about the violent event that created it.

2026-06-01T15:09:51Z

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