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The United Nations (UN) has confirmed that Houthi rebels in Yemen are holding 20 of its staff members, including the Unicef representative in the country, following a raid on their compound in Sanaa. According to UN officials, the incident occurred on Saturday when Houthi security forces made an “unauthorised entry” into the UN building. The staff members were said to be “safe and accounted for,” but remain detained inside the facility. Jean Alam, spokesperson for the UN Resident Coordinator in Yemen, said on Sunday that five national staff and fifteen international employees are still being held. “The UN is in…

The Israeli military said on Monday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after a deadly exchange that killed two Israeli soldiers and triggered a wave of airstrikes which Palestinians said left 26 people dead, including a woman and a child. The attack marked the most serious test of the fragile truce brokered earlier this month. The renewed violence prompted international concern over the sustainability of the ceasefire. Trump: “Ceasefire still in place” Speaking aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump maintained that the ceasefire remains in effect, despite the bloodshed. “We think maybe the leadership isn’t involved in…

Two airport security staff were killed early Monday when a cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and crashed into the sea. The Emirates flight EK9788, operated by Turkish carrier ACT Airlines, veered off course during landing at around 03:50 local time (19:50 GMT). The Boeing 747-481 cargo aircraft collided with an airport patrol vehicle before plunging into the water, killing the two people inside the vehicle instantly. All four crew members aboard the aircraft survived. Deadliest airport incident in years The crash marks one of Hong Kong’s most serious aviation incidents in…

The Hindu community across Pakistan and around the world is celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor today. On this occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and the Sindh government extended warm greetings to the Hindu community. Temples across the country, especially in Sindh and southern Punjab, were illuminated with lamps and colorful decorations as families gathered to perform puja, exchange sweets, and pray for prosperity and peace. “Light overcoming darkness, hope overcoming despair,” PM Sharif In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that…

The federal cabinet has approved a new and improved barter trade framework aimed at simplifying and expanding trade with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia. The revised mechanism allows goods-for-goods exchange with more flexible timelines and regulations to encourage private sector participation and ease business operations. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the government has officially extended the barter trade period from 90 to 120 days. The change was introduced through a new notification amending the business-to-business (B2B) barter trade mechanism under Pakistan’s import and export policy framework. Under the revised system, trade will now be allowed based on the value equivalence…

Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second Test of the ongoing series. The national side, leading 1-0 after a 93-run victory in the first Test, has made one key change — left-arm spinner Asif Afridi comes in for Hasan Ali to make his Test debut. Pakistan’s decision to bat first in the second Test reflects the team’s confidence following a solid performance in the opening match. The home side’s top order — Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, and Shan Masood — will aim to build on their previous success as they…

England secured their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with a narrow four-run victory over India in Indore. Captain Heather Knight led the charge with a commanding 109 from 91 deliveries, helping England post a competitive 288 for eight after electing to bat. It was a total that appeared within reach for India during a 125-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. However, timely wickets and disciplined death bowling from Linsey Smith denied the hosts a record run-chase. The result confirmed England’s qualification for the final four, while India must now defeat New…

South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday. Maharaj, 35, was recovering from a groin injury and missed the first test in Lahore, which Pakistan won by 93 runs. “Obviously, it’s great to have him back in the camp,” Markram told a press conference on Sunday, ahead of Monday’s start of the second test. “He brings lots of experience and a really good skill set as well, so we’re looking forward…

An extraordinary surge in tomato prices has been observed across the country, with rates reaching as high as Rs700 per kilogram in several areas. According to details surfaced on Sunday in Karachi, tomatoes have become more expensive than poultry. In various parts of the city, they are being sold between Rs500 and Rs700 per kilogram, despite the official rate being set at Rs322. In Federal B Area, the price has climbed to Rs650 per kilogram, while in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Burns Road, tomatoes are being sold at Rs700. In Sakrand, a tehsil of Shaheed Benazirabad, tomatoes have reached their highest rate…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  The Azerbaijan model of governance, the ASAN Service is one of the most effective governance innovations in the 21st century. The model was developed on the foundation of the State Agency of Public Service and Social Innovations (SAPSSI) to change the landscape of the public service established by the Presidential Decree No. 685 on July 13, 2012. The primary objective it had was to make state service delivery more efficient, improve transparency, and build trust with citizens with the help of innovation, ethics, and technology. The exceptional popularity of the concept has resulted in international acclaim (such as…