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Security forces have killed 11 militants in separate operations against Fitna Al Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Fitna Al Hindustan in Balochistan, security sources said on Saturday. In South Waziristan, five Fitna Al Khawarij militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation, according to the sources. Security forces targeted and destroyed militant hideouts during the operation, recovering a large quantity of weapons and ammunition from the slain militants. Meanwhile, security forces continued operations against Fitna Al Hindustan in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Six militants were killed during an operation in…

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Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militants toward Khamis Mushait in the kingdom’s southwest, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said. Coalition spokesperson Maj-Gen. Turki Al Maliki on Friday said a missile fired toward the city was intercepted and destroyed at around 3am, shortly after two other missiles targeting the same area were also brought down. Four Houthi drones were also reportedly intercepted. Separately, Saudi Civil Defence said a Houthi projectile struck a school in Najran, causing material damage but no casualties.…

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Convicted killer Christa Pike was left gravely ill, unconscious and hospitalised on life support after Tennessee’s failed ​attempt to execute her by lethal injection, her lawyers said on Friday, providing the first detailed account of the injuries she suffered. Hospital ‌staff were working to save Pike’s life and clear the drug pentobarbital from her system, her attorneys said in an emergency motion, which seeks a court order for Tennessee’s Department of Correction to preserve evidence from Wednesday night’s botched execution. Pike remained in critical condition, intubated and hooked to a…

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A crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman on Friday, with all crew members reported safe, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The vessel’s master reported that the tanker was hit on its port side about four nautical miles east of Oman, UKMTO said. No environmental damage was reported following the incident, it added. Authorities are investigating the incident, while UKMTO advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a…

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Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered, including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western officials told Reuters. The operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will be led by Yemeni forces on the ground, which are overseen by Riyadh, and supported by Saudi air strikes, according to six people with knowledge of the preparations. While the US is already providing ​intelligence to support Riyadh’s operations in…

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The FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly involved in a mid-air cockpit brawl on a Tel Aviv-bound flight carrying 182 people had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns that he had adopted extremist views, according to a person familiar with the matter. The co-pilot was later hired by the United Arab Emirates-based airline, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation. It was not immediately clear how extensively he was vetted before being hired. The Omani decision to bar him from flying was first reported…

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The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs2.10 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 30 paise for three days, effective from October 3 to 5, 2026. Under the revised rates, petrol will cost Rs392.76 per litre, up from Rs390.66, while diesel will be priced at Rs399.64, compared with Rs399.34 previously. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism, according to an announcement by the Petroleum Division. The division said the revision was linked to international market rates…

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The United States has granted sanctions exemptions for some Iranian airlines to operate flights to Iraq’s holy city of Najaf, the Iraqi prime minister’s office said on Friday, as Washington targets Iran’s aviation sector to choke its economy in the Middle East war. It said Baghdad had secured “an agreement allowing Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, to operate 40 flights daily to and from Najaf”. Washington announced sweeping new sanctions targeting Iranian airlines last month as part of its efforts to pressure Tehran’s economy, with the two sides still to…

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Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Friday. Fighting in Taiz has raged since the Iran-backed Houthis began a lightning offensive against the internationally-recognised, Saudi-backed government. In their offensive, the Houthis also took control of the whole of the Red Sea coast, notably the area around the Bab al-Mandab strait, which is crucial not just for Saudi energy exports but for…

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Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of complaints about the conduct and results of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 in Sindh and ordered an inquiry into allegations of irregularities. The Ministry of Health said the Sindh government and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), in coordination with the university responsible for conducting the examination, would review complaints concerning the test. Questions have been raised over the transparency and fairness of MDCAT 2026 in Sindh, particularly in Karachi. The inquiry will examine examination-centre results, marks,…

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