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Yemen’s internationally recognised government forces have retaken the strategic port city of Mocha and key positions near the Bab El Mandeb Strait as they push ahead with a major counteroffensive against the Iran-aligned Houthis, the military said. The military said on Monday its forces had also regained control of the Dhubab district in Taiz governorate and secured important positions near the strategic strait, a key route for global energy supplies. It said a “strategic offensive” had also been launched against Sanaa, the capital controlled by the Houthis since 2014. Fighting…

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to immediately implement their collective defence commitments and take steps for the rapid deployment of military forces to the kingdom, according to a joint statement issued after an emergency meeting of the three countries’ Strategic Defence Committee. The meeting strongly condemned attempts to target holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and rejected continued attacks on Saudi cities, civilians and economic installations. The three countries declared any attack or threat to Saudi Arabia’s security and territorial integrity unacceptable. The meeting also appointed retired Lieutenant…

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Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British novelist and former ​politician who was jailed for lying in a high-profile libel case, has died aged ‌86, his publisher HarperCollins said on Monday. Archer sold over 300 million copies worldwide and was known for pacy thrillers like his 1976 debut Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less and 1979’s Kane & Abel. His final novel, Adam and Eve, is ​due to be published on Tuesday. Kate Elton, HarperCollins’ UK CEO and Archer’s editor, said in a ​statement: “We’re all devastated to have lost…

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The government has increased the price of petrol by 88 paisa per litre and reduced the high-speed diesel (HSD) price by Rs1.88, according to a Petroleum Division notification issued on Monday. The price of petrol has risen from Rs392.76 to Rs393.64 per litre, while diesel has been reduced from Rs399.64 to Rs397.76 per litre. The revised prices will take effect on October 6, 2026, under the federal government’s petroleum pricing mechanism. The Petroleum Division said the revision was based on changes in the international market, including Platts rates, premiums and…

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According to an official public notice issued by PM&DC on Monday, Pakistani students seeking admission to medical or dental institutions abroad will no longer be required to pass the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) as a mandatory prerequisite. The decision was approved by the Council during its meeting held on September 14, 2026. The notice clarified that passing the MDCAT would not be mandatory for Pakistani students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental institutions. The decision is expected to facilitate Pakistani students planning to pursue medical and…

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Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Monday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, the gold price per tola rose to Rs437,536 after a gain of Rs1,200 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at 375,116 after it increased by Rs1,029, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Saturday, gold price per tola reached Rs436,336 after a loss of Rs4,300 during the day. The international rate of gold was up by $12 to reach $4,150 per…

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FBI Director Kash Patel is engaged to country singer and political commentator Alexis Wilkins, with the couple announcing the news on Sunday. Wilkins, 27, shared a black-and-white photo on X showing herself with Patel, 46, displaying her engagement ring. “Went and got the law involved,” she wrote in the post, which Patel later reposted. The couple have been dating since before Patel became FBI director in 2025, with Wilkins attending his swearing-in ceremony. Wilkins released her debut album in 2023 and has been affiliated with conservative groups. On her website,…

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Former Prince Andrew has filed a legal challenge against warrants that authorised searches of two of his homes earlier this year as British police investigated allegations linked to his relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had filed a claim with the High Court in London, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday. The Daily Telegraph reported that Mountbatten-Windsor is asking the court to determine whether Thames Valley Police acted lawfully when it searched his homes near Windsor Castle and on King Charles…

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march launched from the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa completed its first leg and is now planning its strategy for the next stages of its journey. The march began from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat district on Sunday evening and covered around 80 kilometres before reaching its first stop in Karak late at night. People from Bannu, North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Lakki Marwat, Tank and nearby districts joined the first phase of the march. Convoys from Dera Ismail Khan and Balochistan, travelling via Zhob, also…

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Britain’s Green Party voted to classify Zionism as a form of ‌racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government, which said it now viewed the party as “a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism”. The Greens – who received 6% of the vote in a national election in 2024 and have around 10% support in recent opinion polls – said they regarded Zionism as “an ethnonationalist political project” and repeated their call for Britain’s Labour government to end all arms trade with Israel. “The ​motion also restates…

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