Ireland secured a historic win against India with a stunning 34-run victory in the opening T20 international in Belfast on Friday, while teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left waiting for his international debut. The 15-year-old prodigy earned a place in India’s squad for the white-ball tours of Ireland and England after an outstanding Indian Premier League season. Sooryavanshi finished as the leading run-scorer in this year’s IPL, scoring 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals, including one century and five half-centuries. However, India chose not to include him in the playing XI for the first of the two-match series at Stormont.…
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An Indian Air Force officer arrested for robbery in Ahmedabad has been accused of carrying out an armed jewellery heist worth more than Rs151 million, police in Gujarat said. Police in Gujarat arrested 31-year-old Indian Air Force corporal Deepak Bhokar in connection with an armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Ahmedabad. He was arrested in Delhi, where he was serving at an Indian Air Force unit. According to investigators, the robbery took place on July 16, 2024, in Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk area. Police said the suspect entered the jewellery shop in the afternoon wearing a face covering and a…
The latest US airstrikes on Iran have sharply escalated tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with both countries trading accusations and claiming military successes. According to Iranian media, powerful explosions were heard in the coastal city of Sirik, raising fears of a new confrontation in the strategically important Gulf region. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out the airstrikes in response to an alleged Iranian drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel on June 25. Washington claimed the vessel, registered in Singapore, was targeted in what it described as a clear violation of the ceasefire between…
Security forces killed eight terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kharan and Mastung districts, the military’s media wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations took place on June 25 and 26 as part of the country’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign. In the first operation, security forces acted on intelligence reports about the movement of a group of terrorists in Kharan district on June 25. During the operation, troops carried out a precise engagement, killing three terrorists, while several others were injured. A day later, security forces launched a pre-emptive intelligence-based operation in Mastung…
Unknown gunmen attacked a private ambulance on Circular Road in Bannu, killing four people on the spot. The incident has raised serious concerns about security in the area. According to police, unidentified armed men opened fire on the ambulance of a private welfare organization. The vehicle was moving through the area when it came under heavy gunfire. All four people inside the ambulance died instantly, while the attackers managed to escape from the scene. Police later shifted the bodies to a hospital for post-mortem examination. An initial report has been registered, and a full investigation has been launched to identify…
AJK IG Liaquat Ali Malik has warned citizens against the growing threat of fake and misleading news, urging people to verify information before sharing it. Addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, Malik said certain elements were spreading false propaganda about the situation in Kashmir and attempting to mislead the public. He rejected reports claiming that routes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir had been closed, describing such reports as contrary to facts. He clarified that all entry and exit routes across the region remain fully open and traffic is operating normally. The AJK IG said modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, are…
A powerful Venezuela earthquake has killed at least 235 people and injured nearly 1,000 others after twin quakes struck areas west of Caracas on Wednesday evening. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, caused widespread destruction across several regions, with the northern coastal state of La Guaira suffering the worst damage. Authorities declared La Guaira a disaster area as rescue teams continued searching for people trapped beneath collapsed buildings. In the coastal city of Catia La Mar, residents described scenes of devastation as dozens of buildings crumbled. “It was terrible. Everything collapsed,” said 39-year-old Yilsmaris Blanco, who survived the…
Youm-e-Ashur is being observed across Pakistan today with deep reverence to honour the unparalleled sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions in the Battle of Karbala. Mourning processions are being held in cities and towns across the country as devotees commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the martyrs of Karbala. Religious scholars and speakers are delivering sermons highlighting the life, teachings and steadfastness of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). They are also reflecting on the enduring lessons of the tragedy of Karbala, including sacrifice, justice, patience and truth. Alam, Taazia and Zuljanah processions are also…
US Vice President JD Vance has said that the United States and Iran have agreed to establish a channel for US-Iran direct talks aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries. In an interview with a British website, Vance said Iranian and American military officials would meet in Doha to discuss disputes and seek ways to prevent escalation. According to Vance, Iranian officials proposed sending a representative from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to Doha. The representative would maintain direct communication with a US Central Command (CENTCOM) official to address disagreements and manage potential crises. Vance said this mechanism…
Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. A smartly turned-out tri-services contingent presented a Guard of Honour to the visiting dignitary upon his arrival at GHQ, underlining the importance of the high-level military engagement. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security developments and ways to strengthen defence cooperation between Pakistan and Libya. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in professional military training, security cooperation and institutional…
