WorldThe UN’s weather agency says El Nino is likely to return by mid-2026, with conditions possibly emerging as early as May-July. The WMO said early indicators suggest the event could be strong.
WorldSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain is a reliable Nato member after a report said the Pentagon discussed possible action against allies that did not support US operations in the war with Iran.
WorldDubai Police have impounded around 10 motorcycles and launched legal action against young riders accused of performing dangerous stunts on public roads. Authorities said the behaviour endangered lives and warned of strict enforcement.
CLIMATE CHANGEPakistan is considering a national plastic waste framework that would shift cleanup costs to producers, but experts say it must include informal waste pickers. Industry and policy voices say phased implementation and local integration will be crucial.
SportsSport climbing is gaining traction in India, but athletes say high costs, limited sponsorship and little government support are holding back international ambitions. Climbers and officials say recognition and better infrastructure could help the sport grow.
SportsSenior hockey trials in Peshawar drew 155 players from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Chief Selector Samiullah Khan said weak school-level structures, poor facilities and financial constraints continue to affect the sport.
SportsBarcelona travel to Getafe without injured winger Lamine Yamal as Hansi Flick looks to protect a nine-point lead over Real Madrid. Raphinha is also set to miss the match, increasing the pressure on Barcelona’s fringe attacking options.
SportsVillarreal drew 1-1 with Real Oviedo to move closer to third place in La Liga, while Sevilla lost 2-0 to Levante and stayed just above the relegation zone. Rayo Vallecano also claimed a late win over Espanyol.
SportsStuttgart reached the German Cup final with a 2-1 extra-time win over Freiburg after Tiago Tomas scored in the 119th minute. They will now face Bayern Munich in the final in Berlin on May 23.
NATIONALA demolition drive at Taunsa Barrage has displaced residents of Basti Shaikhan, including Mohana boatpeople, prompting a legal challenge and renewed debate over land rights and resettlement.
Aamer Sohail faced widespread backlash after a viral remark about Karachi during PSL commentary. Critics said his “paan ki pichkari” comment was reductive and demanded an apology.
Cursor AI, co-founded by Pakistani-born Sualeh Asif, has reached a $60 billion acquisition agreement with SpaceX, with a $10 billion fallback. The partnership aims to pair Cursor’s coding AI with SpaceX’s computing infrastructure.
