A field trip involving students and their professors tragically concluded on Saturday when their bus was involved in a crash in western Colombia, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 11 injuries, as confirmed by their university. A preliminary investigation indicates that the bus driver lost control of the vehicle, which was transporting 26 passengers from Tolima to Quindio. According to police commander Luis Fernando Atuesta, several individuals were ejected from the bus when it collided with the barrier on the side of the Helicoil Bridge in the Quindio region. “Several passengers were ejected and fell into the abyss,” the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has come under significant fire from opposition parties and generated widespread discussion on social media following a contentious exchange with a foreign journalist. The journalist’s line of questioning centered on the alleged involvement of the United States and President Donald Trump in de-escalating recent hostilities between India and Pakistan, as reported by The News on Sunday. During the interview, the journalist repeatedly pressed Jaishankar on whether Trump had played a role in easing tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. The questioning grew more direct as the reporter inquired, “Have you arrested the killers of…
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called upon Muslims across the kingdom to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, May 27th, to ascertain the commencement of Zil Hajj 2025. This Islamic month is significant as it marks the observance of Eid ul Adha and the annual Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement released on Sunday, the court requested that anyone who sights the crescent — whether with the naked eye or through binoculars — should report their sighting to the nearest court and register their testimony. The court also encouraged active participation in the official moon-sighting committees…
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that US negotiators had “very good” discussions with an Iranian delegation over the weekend, as he pursues a deal to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. “I think we could have some good news on the Iran front,” Trump told reporters at the Morristown, New Jersey, airport while preparing to return to Washington after a weekend at his Bedminster golf club. Trump indicated that significant progress had been made, though he did not provide further details on the talks in Rome between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and an Iranian delegation. “I don’t…
India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has confirmed that he engaged in a telephone conversation with his Canadian counterpart, as both nations endeavor to de-escalate strained relations. The call, which took place late Sunday, represents the highest level of diplomatic contact between Ottawa and New Delhi since Mark Carney assumed the Canadian prime ministership in March. Tensions between Canada and India escalated following accusations of New Delhi’s involvement in the 2023 assassination of a Canadian Sikh, claims which India has consistently denied. Jaishankar stated that he had “discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties” with the newly appointed Canadian Foreign Minister…
Lahore Qalandars emerged victorious in a nail-biting Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 final, defeating Quetta Gladiators to claim their third title in four years. This achievement places them alongside Islamabad United as the only franchises to accomplish such a feat. Chasing a target of 202, Lahore’s innings was propelled by crucial contributions from Mohammad Naeem (47 off 27 balls) and Abdullah Shafique (41 off 28 balls), while Kusal Perera provided a composed half-century to anchor the chase. Sikandar Raza delivered the decisive blow, hitting a four and a six in the very last over to secure the win with just…
The second edition of the Islamabad Night Run, organized by the local running community, successfully brought together a significant number of runners, families, diplomats, and individuals from all segments of life in the capital. This unique running event featured both 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer races, which were then followed by celebratory fireworks, dancing fountains, and a music show for the participants. The designated route for the race was entirely within Park View City Islamabad. The event saw enthusiastic participation across various age groups, vividly demonstrating a spirit of unity and athleticism. In addition to runners from Islamabad, participants from Lahore and…
The death toll from the Khuzdar bus blast has climbed to eight, with two more female students succumbing to their injuries in a hospital on Sunday. According to security sources, the students — Shema Ibrahim and Muskan — passed away after fighting for their lives for nearly four days. The latest update confirms that the victims of this terrorist attack include seven female students and one male student. On May 21st, a suicide attack on a school bus near Zero Point in Khuzdar, on the Quetta-Karachi highway, resulted in the immediate deaths of at least five people, including three female…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the elimination of all fees associated with birth and death registrations across the province, hailing it as a significant stride towards guaranteeing citizens’ fundamental rights. “Identity is a fundamental right of every citizen, and we want to create convenience for the people,” the provincial chief executive stated in a press release. She also issued directives to the concerned authorities to ensure the immediate implementation of the Birth & Death Registration Rules 2025. Under this new policy, citizens will now be able to register births and deaths free of charge at Union Councils…
Security forces have neutralized at least nine terrorists, described as Indian-sponsored, in three distinct operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing announced on Sunday. According to a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-led operation was carried out by security forces in Dera Ismail Khan district following reports of the presence of Indian-sponsored terrorists. The statement detailed, “During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij [terrorists’] location, and after an intense fire exchange, four Indian-sponsored khwarij were sent to hell.” A separate intelligence-based operation in Tank district resulted in the killing of…
