WorldCommercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained sparse on Tuesday, with only four vessels transiting the waterway in 24 hours. The limited movement came amid heightened US-Iran tensions and increased military activity in the area.
EntertainmentCelebrities embraced dramatic costume looks at the Met Gala in New York, where Beyonce returned after 10 years and Blake Lively also attended. Outside, protesters criticised Jeff Bezos’ sponsorship of the event and one demonstrator was detained.
WorldAn Iranian military official said the Fujairah port fire was not a pre-planned Iranian attack and blamed US military actions in the Strait of Hormuz. The report also detailed conflicting claims over vessel incidents and continued regional tensions.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the people of Turkiye after floods and severe weather hit several provinces. He also offered Pakistan’s humanitarian and material support for relief efforts.
WorldThe WHO says two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five are suspected among passengers from the cruise ship Hondius near Cape Verde. Three people have died, while one British passenger is being treated in South Africa.
WorldBrent crude fell on Tuesday but stayed near $114 a barrel as fresh US-Iran attacks in the Gulf kept markets focused on risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts said oil remained highly volatile despite limited signs of safe passage.
WorldVietnamese President To Lam is expected to discuss stronger defence ties with India during his New Delhi visit, including a possible BrahMos missile purchase. A source said the potential deal could be worth about 60 billion Indian rupees.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE and expressed solidarity with its leadership and people. The attacks on Fujairah came amid renewed regional tensions and calls to uphold the ceasefire.
CITYAn inquiry into Karachi’s matric examinations has found that more than 170 exam centres were changed during the papers and recommended action against senior BSEK officials. The report also cites paper leak concerns, security lapses and poor facilities.
WorldAsian governments are absorbing rising energy costs after disruption linked to the Iran war cut oil flows and strained public finances. Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were identified by S&P Global Market Intelligence as among the most vulnerable in South Asia.
WorldIndia’s Federation of Indian Pilots has asked the aviation ministry to further investigate whether an electrical failure caused last year’s Air India crash. The group said technical causes should be ruled out before attributing the disaster to pilot action.
BusinessPakistan’s exports rose 14.03pc in April to $2.48 billion, according to PBS data, but the trade deficit remained high as imports also increased. In the first 10 months of FY26, the trade gap expanded to $31.98bn.
