G7 condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, tells Iran to stop arming them
Foreign ministers meeting in Paris backed the Kingdom’s right to defend itself and urged the Houthis to halt all military action.
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US could lose measles-free status as WHO regional panel meets
The country has recorded 5,182 cases this year, its worst outbreak since 1991. Experts are deciding whether the disease has spread continuously for 12 months.
Over a million in Lebanon face acute hunger, UN agencies warn
A new assessment says 1.05 million people face crisis-level food insecurity, rising to 1.15 million by mid-2027, as savings run out after two wars.
Mastery of small arms must stay core of training, says Field Marshal Munir
The army chief closed the 46th PARA Central Meet in Jhelum, where more than 1,500 shooters competed. Havildar Fazal Rehman won the Doli Cup.
Two police officers go missing in Kishtwar, Indian-administered Kashmir
Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand set out for an army post and never arrived. Officials say it is too early to link the disappearance to terrorists.
Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to see Gaza aid operation
The seven-time F1 champion toured Egypt’s side of the border and Red Crescent warehouses in El Arish, as aid into Gaza stays far below the agreed 600 trucks a day.
Karachi to lose 130m gallons of water on Nov 13 as Dhabeji shuts
A 14-hour power shutdown will idle nine of 21 pumps. Landhi, Korangi, Malir, and Shah Faisal face a further 22 hours of partial supply.
Man United agree deal in principle with Pochettino as Carrick waits
The USA coach is ready to accept once United make it official. His US contract has a $10m release clause, and Michael Carrick remains in charge for now.
First Abu Dhabi Bank plans $4.08bn rights issue at 30% discount
The UAE’s biggest lender will sell 1.11 billion new shares at Dh13.52 each. Mubadala, its largest shareholder, will take up its full entitlement.
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Poland’s president joins huge nationalist march after Kraków shooting
City authorities put the Warsaw turnout at about 250,000. The march passed calmly as Tusk urged restraint days after a gunman killed six in Kraków.
Sugar mills seek to export 400,000 tonnes, warn of late crushing season
Mill owners say about 1.1 million tonnes of surplus sugar is still in stock even after a 200,000-tonne export approval, and crushing cannot start before December.
Storm Charles shuts Portugal’s schools and grounds 300 flights
Four airports halted operations and 8,000 schools closed as the Atlantic storm hit, though it passed with less damage than feared. The Algarve stayed on red alert.
Man acquitted in 2008 Rampur CRPF camp attack shot dead in UP
Mohammad Sharif was gunned down near a police station a year after his release. Police are checking a Facebook post by a “Rahul Singh” claiming the killing.
Senate Republicans keep Thune as leader despite midterm wipeout
He ran unopposed as some senators called for “soul searching” after losing at least seven seats. House Republicans picked Jim Jordan as their leader.
Govt spends just 10% of Rs1tn development budget in four months
Rs103.88bn was used from July to October against Rs412bn cleared for release. The highways authority spent under 6% of its allocation.
M John Harrison, 81, becomes oldest Booker winner with The End of Everything
The sci-fi cult writer’s novel of a Britain after an unexplained collapse won the £50,000 prize. Judges’ chair Mary Beard called it challenging but optimistic.
Iran hit ship navigation aids on Oman’s Didamar island, sources say
Three sources confirmed the strike Tehran claimed on Tuesday, but not the damage. Shipping sources expect little effect on traffic through Hormuz.
Petrol cut by another Rs3 to Rs335, diesel by Rs7 to Rs364
OGRA’s new rates take effect from November 12, a day after the previous reduction. Petrol is now Rs11 cheaper and diesel Rs14 cheaper than two days ago.
Indonesia’s vice-president Gibran resigns over school-certificate row
Courts rejected his school certificate and 120 lawmakers took the first step to impeach him, deepening the rift between President Prabowo and Joko Widodo.
PTA finds 12 of 28 local broadband networks missed quality targets
Every operator met speed and latency standards, but overloaded networks and patchy uptime showed up in cities from Abbottabad to Quetta.
Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the US, dies at 66
Moscow’s foreign ministry said the veteran North America hand died suddenly, about 18 months after taking up the Washington post. It gave no cause.
Khawaja won’t name names as Cricket Australia rules out new sandpaper probe
Warner backs his memoir, Starc denies knowing, and the board sees no “compelling reason” to reopen the 2018 case as the Pakistan-born opener’s book tour is reshuffled.
Israeli strike burns Saudi-donated tents in Gaza City camp
Seven or eight tents supplied by Saudi Arabia were damaged in Sabra, and a Saudi aid team returned with replacements, food parcels, and hygiene kits.
Sindh to pay Rs17bn wheat subsidy to 550,000 farmers from November 20
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will open the payouts, made through the Benazir Hari Card, at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi, the agriculture minister says.
Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and SZA to headline Coachella 2027
Dua Lipa becomes the first British woman to headline the festival. Madonna takes the dance tent, and Diljit Dosanjh returns.
BJP wins 77 Tripura civic seats unopposed as CPI(M) alleges intimidation
The election commission says its inquiry found no forced withdrawals in Ambassa. The Left says a candidate was abducted and others were threatened at home.
Imran Khan’s blood pressure swinging, Khosa says after Adiala meeting
Latif Khosa and Salman Safdar spent about four hours with the jailed former prime minister a day after an IHC order. Khosa says Khan is ‘completely active’.
None of Iran’s enriched uranium will leave the country, Rezaei says
Iran’s security chief says Tehran has told Russia the stockpile stays home, as Araghchi asks the UN to condemn a US $20m reward for nuclear tips.
Salik tells Maryam not to play ‘woman card’, stands by graft claims
The federal minister says Punjab withdrew his Elite Force security after the row, and his reply to her Rs5bn defamation notice is ready.
Stacy Keach, Mike Hammer star and Shakespearean actor, dies at 85
The American actor, best known as TV’s hard-boiled private eye, died at his home in Poland after a long battle with heart failure, his wife said.
Poland’s Orlen cancels Qatar LNG deal after months of force majeure
The one-million-tonne-a-year contract was due to run until 2034. Orlen says its gas supply is not at risk, and it keeps a second deal with QatarEnergy.
Transporters cut fares by up to Rs100 after fuel price drop
Lahore operators put revised fare lists up at bus terminals, Sargodha cut fares on all routes by 12%, and freight charges fell by up to 3%.
Gaza Sports Club goalkeeper, 20, killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City
Mahmoud Kamal Abdel Malek had just played in the Thousand Martyrs Cup. The Palestinian Football Association says 1,017 sports figures have now been killed since October 2023.
Russia says more than 10 Pakistan deals ready for Moscow talks
Sergei Tsivilev reviewed plans for the November 25 commission he co-chairs with Awais Leghari. Hydropower, the Karachi steel mills, and Pakistan-made insulin were also discussed.
US soldier held in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
The 41-year-old, who served at Nato’s Imjin Barracks, can be held for 14 days without charge. The FBI called the case of “utmost concern”, while the Kremlin says it has nothing to do with it.
X briefly locks Delhi photojournalist’s account over smog posts
Anindya Chattopadhyay was locked out after posting pictures of post-Diwali haze at Lodhi Garden and NH9. The Delhi government denies any role.
Gulf states to base joint forces at new military command in Kuwait
Defence ministers of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council agreed in Manama to open a forward headquarters of their joint command at the northern tip of the Gulf.
Court reissues arrest warrants for Sohail Afridi over Radio Pakistan attack
The suspended KP chief minister is accused with three former ministers over the May 2023 arson at the broadcaster’s Peshawar station. The hearing resumes on November 17.
Russia, Ukraine agree large prisoner swap as Abu Dhabi talks end
Kushner called the first talks since February tough but productive, and will take ideas to Putin in Moscow and Zelenskyy in Dublin. Territory remains the hardest issue.
England Women scrap West Indies Test to focus on Ashes preparation
The April tour shrinks to six white-ball games as England line up four red-ball matches at home, and a camp in Bengaluru, before the Headingley Test in June.
