WorldMexico will review whether a Chihuahua anti-drug operation violated national security law after a crash killed two US embassy officials and two Mexican state officials. President Claudia Sheinbaum said she was unaware of the US officials' role, while state authorities said they were not part of the
NATIONALSecurity forces killed two TTP militants, including ringleader Waheedullah alias Muktiar, in an intelligence-based operation in Bannu, the ISPR said. The operation came after recent militant attacks in the district, including the killing of two FC personnel.
WorldApple has announced that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive in September and will become executive chairman. Company veteran John Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, will succeed him as CEO.
WorldPolice in Shreveport said a domestic dispute appears to have triggered a Louisiana shooting in which eight children were killed. Authorities are also investigating how the gunman obtained the firearm and whether he was killed by police or died by suicide.
EducationGhulam Qadir, 55, is appearing in the Class 9 examinations in Muzaffargarh after failing matric twice in the past. He said his children encouraged him to resume his studies and that he hopes to continue on to intermediate education.
WorldTwo Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli strikes in Gaza on Monday, health officials said, while clashes were also reported east of Khan Younis. In Lebanon, a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah remained under strain amid Israeli warnings and diplomatic efforts.
WorldPhilippine and US forces have started the annual Balikatan exercises, which will run until May 8. This year’s drills are the largest yet by participating countries and include new active roles for Canada, France, New Zealand and Japan.
WorldKing Charles III visited a Buckingham Palace exhibition on Monday to begin royal events marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday. Queen Camilla and royal author Robert Hardman also paid tribute to the late monarch’s legacy.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Allama Iqbal on Iqbal Day, saying his ideas should guide national life and public conduct. Both leaders highlighted the continued relevance of his message in present-day circumstances.
PoliticsPML-N has convened a 23-member parliamentary board meeting in Islamabad to finalise candidates for the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections. Nawaz Sharif chaired the session attended by the party’s senior leadership.
WorldCred data shows 358 natural disasters were recorded worldwide in 2025, causing over 16,000 deaths and $169.68 billion in losses. In Pakistan, monsoon floods killed 1,037 people and affected 6.9 million.
WorldIsrael has declared a Yellow Line in southern Lebanon and said its forces will continue operating in a border security zone. Hezbollah has rejected the move, while Lebanon says planned talks aim to end hostilities and Israeli occupation in the south.
