WorldTwo suspected hantavirus cases reported in Spain and Tristan da Cunha
Two suspected hantavirus cases have been reported in Spain and Tristan da Cunha after an outbreak on board the MV Hondius. WHO says six of eight suspected ship-linked cases have been confirmed, while the public risk remains low.
May 9, 2026
KARACHISindh issues Aurat March NOC for Sea View event with 28 conditions
The Sindh government has allowed Aurat March Karachi to hold its Sea View event on Sunday from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. The NOC, issued by the South deputy commissioner, carries 28 conditions, including restrictions on slogans and clothing.
May 9, 2026
WorldUS intelligence says Mojtaba Khamenei shaped Iran war strategy, report says
US intelligence agencies believe Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei helped shape wartime strategy and negotiations with Washington, a report said. Iranian officials say he is recovering well.
May 9, 2026
WorldPakistan urges UN action over Israeli annexation moves in occupied West Bank
Pakistan told a UN meeting that Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank amount to systematic annexation and called for urgent international intervention. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad also warned of rising settler violence and worsening humanitarian conditions.
May 9, 2026
WorldGazans stranded in West Bank say war has left them with no homes to return to
Palestinians from Gaza stranded in the West Bank say they cannot return home after the war and many have lost their houses in air strikes. Some are living in makeshift shelter while trying to support families still inside Gaza.
May 9, 2026
SportsTchouameni available for Clasico despite training-ground clash with Valverde
Alvaro Arbeloa says Aurelien Tchouameni will be in Real Madrid’s squad for Sunday’s Clasico despite his training-ground clash with Fede Valverde. Valverde is set to miss up to two weeks after suffering a head injury.
May 9, 2026
SportsDjokovic crashes out early in Rome as Prizmic claims upset win
Novak Djokovic suffered a second-round defeat at the Italian Open as qualifier Dino Prizmic came from behind to win in Rome. The loss raised fresh questions over Djokovic's fitness before Roland Garros.
May 9, 2026
SportsCrusaders praise Fainga'anuku after successful move to forwards
The Crusaders said Leicester Fainga'anuku's move to the forwards has gone better than expected after he starred in a 36-20 win over the Blues. The victory lifted the defending champions to fourth with three rounds left before the play-offs.
May 9, 2026
SportsWembanyama leads Spurs past Timberwolves as Knicks move 3-0 up on Sixers
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the Spurs beat Minnesota 115-108 to go 2-1 up in their playoff series. The Knicks also moved within one win of the Eastern Conference finals after a 108-94 victory over Philadelphia.
May 9, 2026
SportsLens seal Champions League place as Nantes are relegated
Lens secured a Champions League place with a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1, thanks to teenage debutant Mezian Mesloub. The result also confirmed Nantes' relegation and kept the title race mathematically alive.
May 9, 2026
KARACHITwo held in Karachi in separate operations against drug trade and extortion
Karachi’s SIU said it arrested an alleged crystal meth supplier and an alleged extortionist in separate operations. Police also linked the extortion suspect to a gang operating in District East.
May 9, 2026
EducationHEC approves policy for dual, double and joint degree programmes
The Higher Education Commission has approved a policy for dual, double and joint degree programmes with recognised local and international institutions. The framework sets conditions for universities and aims to expand academic collaboration while safeguarding standards.
May 9, 2026