Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth presidential term after defeating conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested election, according to the supplied report. Official results cited in the report gave Lula 51.8 per cent of the vote, compared with 48.2 per cent for Bolsonaro, representing a margin of approximately…
US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia for 60 days to assess their potential impact on the global and American economies, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio explained that the administration wanted to evaluate the economic consequences of the restrictions, which could affect several…
Canadian authorities have reported fatalities and injuries following a serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, western Canada. Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed the casualties late on Saturday, expressing sadness over the incident. Officials have not yet disclosed the number of people killed or injured. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier announced on…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said Egypt is prepared to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi forces if Riyadh requests assistance. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy on Saturday, Sisi said Cairo would take necessary measures to protect the kingdom’s security and stability, while stressing that any…
India has deployed thousands of police and paramilitary personnel in New Delhi and restricted transport services ahead of a major opposition protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-roll irregularities. The demonstration, called by the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), is scheduled for October 10, 2026. The protests follow allegations…
Veteran Indian actor Vishwanath “Nana” Patekar has died at the age of 75 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. According to Indian media reports, the actor complained of chest pain before a medical team was called to his home. The actor was reportedly found unconscious when the medical team arrived….
The recent Somali pirates Pakistani crew rescue operation has brought international attention back to maritime security challenges in the Horn of Africa. Piracy along the Somali coast has long posed a severe threat to international shipping lanes. For instance, on April 11, Somali pirates hijacked a commercial vessel, MT Honour 25, which carried ten Pakistani…
KARACHI: A 15-year-old matriculation student was shot dead during a robbery at his home in Karachi’s Manghopir area, police said. The victim was identified as Rosham, who sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene. According to his father, Roueidad Hussain, six armed robbers entered the family’s house with the intention…
Canada has imposed new counter-tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods, escalating an 18-month trade dispute after negotiations collapsed. The measures target sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment and electronics.
TEHRAN: Iran has defended its military strikes against US targets across the Middle East, arguing that the attacks constitute a legal act of self-defence in response to what Tehran describes as a continuing naval blockade and an escalating US economic campaign. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran considers its actions fully consistent with…
