News

WASHINGTON: The United States accused Iran on Friday of “plotting to assassinate” Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, in what would be the latest attempt to take the two countries’ conflict to another region. A US official said the Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force initiated the plot late last year and that it was disrupted this year. “The plot was contained and does not pose a current threat,” the US official said. The US official did not provide detailed evidence or say how the plot was contained. The Iranian mission to the United Nations declined to comment. According to the US official, the alleged plot would have taken place after April 1 last year, when Israel attacked the Iranian embassy complex in Damascus, killing several top officers of the Revolutionary Guards. Israel carried out a much more extensive bombing campaign in Iran this year that killed more than 1,000 people. The United States joined by bombing key nuclear sites. Iran has been a critical supporter of Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Stri...

ISLAMABAD: The number of Afghan nationals arrested and detained in Pakistan surged by 146 per cent in a single week, a spike linked to the reopening of border crossings, according to a joint report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). A total of 7,764 Afghan nationals were arrested and detained in the week ending Nov 1, a significant increase from the previous week, the report said. Of those arrested between Oct 26 and Nov 1, Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders and undocumented Afghans accounted for 77pc, while Proof of Registration (PoR) card holders represented the remaining 23 pc, it added. The report noted that 86pc of the arrests and detentions occurred in Balochistan. Across the country, the top three districts for arrests and detentions between Jan 1 and Nov 1, 2025, were Chagi, Attock and Quetta. Links the surge to reopening of border crossings; reveals Balochistan is epicentre of the crackdown The rate of returns and deportations also rose sharply in ...

Россияне под утро 8 ноября запустили по Украине очередные группы ударных беспилотников типа "Шахед", из-за чего раздались взрывы в ряде областей. В Киеве из-за обстрела поднялся пожар.

• Muslim diplomats parsing US resolution carefully, expect it to ‘evolve’ • Azerbaijan will only send peacekeepers ‘if fighting stops’ WASHINGTON: President Don­ald Trump said on Thursday that he expects a US-coordinated International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to be on the ground in Gaza “very soon”. The multinational force — likely to include troops from Mus­lim countries such as Egypt, Qat­ar, Turkiye, etc — is part of Trump’s post-war governance plan for Gaza. The plan helped lead to a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on October 10, but the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has not abated. “It’s going to be very soon. And Gaza is working out very well,” Trump said at a White House fun­ction with Central Asian leaders. “You haven’t been hearing too much about problems, and I’ll tell you, we’ve had countries that have volunteered if there’s a problem with Hamas.” The force is supposed to train and support vetted Palestinian police in the Gaza Strip, with backing from Egypt and Jordan. It also will be tas...

ISLAMABAD: The International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have raised urgent concerns over Pakistan’s escalating climate vulnerability and environmental degradation, warning that unchecked population growth and dwindling natural resources could deepen the country’s fragility. These observations and recommendations emerged during the closing plenary of the 28th Sustainable Development Conference held on Friday, where experts — including representatives from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — underscored the need for immediate action. World Bank Country Director Dr Bolormaa Amgabazar said that Pakistan faces alarmingly high vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters, compounded by escalating air and water pollution. At the same time, the country’s rapid population growth — among the highest globally — is placing immense strain on its already depleting natural resources, posing serious long-term risks to environmental and economic stability. She said that the Climate and Count...

Many recent Bitcoin sellers are likely expecting a downturn and may be turning to social media to sway sentiment in that direction, according to an analyst. Some traders who are warning about an upcoming Bitcoin correction might be driven more by self-interest than by an unbiased view of the market, according to a Bitcoin analyst. “If you sold, you really want lower prices,” Bitcoin analyst PlanC said on the Mr. M Podcast published to YouTube on Friday, reiterating that those who’ve recently sold Bitcoin (BTC) may become more vocal on social media, promoting the idea of Bitcoin’s price falling in hopes of seeing the market move in their favor. “The whole point of you selling is to think that the bear market is coming,” he said. “So you’re going to get on social media,” he added. Read more

Many recent Bitcoin sellers are likely expecting a downturn and may be turning to social media to sway sentiment in that direction, according to an analyst. Some traders who are warning about an upcoming Bitcoin correction might be driven more by self-interest than by an unbiased view of the market, according to a Bitcoin analyst. “If you sold, you really want lower prices,” Bitcoin analyst PlanC said on the Mr. M Podcast published to YouTube on Friday, reiterating that those who’ve recently sold Bitcoin (BTC) may become more vocal on social media, promoting the idea of Bitcoin’s price falling in hopes of seeing the market move in their favor. “The whole point of you selling is to think that the bear market is coming,” he said. “So you’re going to get on social media,” he added. Read more

ISLAMABAD: Backed by record interest income of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), a 30 per cent surge in petroleum levy collection and strong provincial cash surpluses, the government on Friday reported one of its rare fiscal surpluses — at 1.6pc of GDP — in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, slightly below last year’s 1.7pc. According to the Ministry of Finance’s fiscal operations report for July-September 2025, the overall budget balance showed a surplus of Rs2.12 trillion in absolute terms, up 10pc from Rs1.896tr in the same period last year. As a share of GDP, the surplus slipped marginally from 1.7pc to 1.6pc. Last year eventually closed with a 5.4pc deficit, as rising expenditures gradually offset the one-time impact of SBP profits. The primary balance — the difference between total revenue and expenditure, excluding interest payments — stood at 2.7pc of GDP this year, slightly lower than last year’s 2.8pc. In absolute terms, however, the primary surplus grew 8.4pc to Rs3.497tr, compared to Rs...

The meeting came months after Ye appeared to distance himself from his antisemitic record, which included a song praising Hitler and several tirades on X, when he declared on social media that he was 'done with antisemitism'

Geen schoentjes en pietjes, maar kerstballen en kerstengelen. In de winkelstraat lijkt het steeds meer Santa en steeds minder Sint. Gaat de Goedheiligman het afleggen tegen zijn Amerikaanse evenknie? „Bij Sinterklaas gaat het om zoveel meer.”Dit verhaal is ook te luisteren:

В ночь на 8 ноября Россию массированно атаковали беспилотники. В сети сообщают о серии взрывов в Саратовской области, а также частичном блэкауте в пределах Волгоградской области РФ.

De landen die zijn aangesloten bij een internationaal verdrag rond kwik, zijn overeengekomen om dat metaal in tandvullingen te verbieden. Het gebruik van het vervuilende en giftige metaal wordt geleidelijk verminderd en zou rond 2034 niet meer gebruikt moeten worden.

China a introdus în serviciu portavionul Fujian, primul proiectat şi construit integral în ţară, potrivit agenţiei de presă Xinhua.

De Amerikaanse regering heeft het Hooggerechtshof gevraagd om een rechterlijk bevel op te schorten dat Washington verplicht om tijdens de aanhoudende shutdown de voedselhulp voor 42 miljoen Amerikanen met een laag inkomen volledig te financieren. Eerder vrijdag weigerde een lagere rechtbank dat. Volg alle ontwikkelingen in ons liveblog.

Perioada de la publicarea anunțului până la încheierea tranzacției variază în funcție de oraș, dar și de disponibilitatea vânzătorului de a mai lăsa din preț la negociere, potrivit unei ample analize de piață.

Россияне в очередной раз комбинированно атаковали энергетическую инфраструктуру Украины в ряде областей, из-за чего в регионах введены экстренные отключения света.

Militaire juristen in Israël hebben gewaarschuwd dat het Israëlische leger mogelijk oorlogsmisdaden pleegde in de Gazastrook, waar in de strijd tegen Hamas tienduizenden burgers om het leven kwamen. Volgens de juristen was er bewijs dat de beschuldigingen zou kunnen ondersteunen. Volg alle ontwikkelingen over het Midden-Oosten in ons liveblog.

In temporarily occupied Sevastopol, Russian occupiers have looted the Ukrainian large landing ship Kostiantyn Olshanskyi, which was seized in 2014.

PESHAWAR: ‘Dispara­ging’ remarks from Khy­ber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Soh­ail Afridi, regarding ongoing security operations in the province, drew strong condemnation from politicians, religious leaders, and journalists on Friday. The offending remarks came during CM Afridi’s interaction with the media outside Adiala jail a day earlier, after he was once again denied an audience with PTI founder Imran Khan. During his media talk, he alleged that the sanctity of worship places was violated when sniffer dogs were brought there, while also making disparaging remarks about security personnel. However, he claimed that despite everything, they still supported the security forces. Reacting to the statement, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned Mr Afridi’s words, while Awami National Party (ANP) chief Senator Aimal Wali Khan termed it an “attempt to incite religious sentiments”. “I condemn any rhetoric that seeks to undermine the honour and sacrifice of our armed forces,” the governor wrote on X. He sa...