PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday killed two terrorists affiliated with the banned outfit Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a CTD spokesperson, law enforcement personnel conducted an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat during which the terrorists opened fire. In the prompt retaliatory fire, two terrorists were shot dead while others managed to escape. The spokesperson further mentioned that these terrorists were planning to target sensitive institutions and were wanted by the police for several cases, including target killings and bomb blasts. The killed terrorists were affiliated with Tipu Gul…
Author: Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has withdrawn Brazil’s ambassador to Israel, Frederico Meyer, amid escalating tensions due to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. The decision, announced in Brazil’s official gazette on Wednesday, follows months of strained relations between the two nations, with Lula being a vocal critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Brazilian leader had previously compared Israel’s offensive to the Holocaust, drawing a rebuke from Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. Ambassador Meyer has been reassigned to Geneva, where he will join Brazil’s permanent mission to the United Nations and other international organizations. Lula’s move has garnered…
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Delhi is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, as temperatures soar to a historic high of 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alarming reports on Tuesday, noting that Narela and Mungeshpur suburbs bore the brunt of this scorching heat, with temperatures peaking a staggering nine degrees above normal. With forecasts predicting similar conditions on Wednesday, a red alert has been sounded, urging the city’s over 30 million inhabitants to take precautionary measures. This heatwave surpasses the previous record set in May 2022, when parts of Delhi experienced temperatures of 49.2 degrees Celsius (120.5 Fahrenheit), according to…
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Indian Authorities in New Delhi took swift action on Tuesday following a bomb threat targeting a domestic flight, leading to the plane being diverted to an isolation bay at the city’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The threat, however, turned out to be a false alarm. The IndiGo flight, which was scheduled to travel from Delhi to Varanasi, was intercepted just minutes before takeoff after a bomb threat was received via a phone call. The aircraft, carrying 176 passengers, was immediately taken to an isolation bay for a thorough security check. Passengers and crew were deboarded through an emergency exit, and…
