International

May 9, 2026 9:09 PM

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Peter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary’s New Prime Minister

Peter Magyar, a centre-right politician, was sworn in as Hungary’s new Prime Minister after winning a decisive victory over nationalist leader Viktor Orbán in the April 12 election. The result ended Orbán’s 16 years in power and gave Magyar’s Tisza Party a constitutional majority, enabling him to re...

May 9, 2026 8:05 PM

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US awaits Iran response as fragile ceasefire faces new strain across West Asia

The United States says, it is awaiting Iran’s formal response to a proposed 14-point framework aimed at preventing a wider regional conflict, even as fresh military and political tensions continue across West Asia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, Washington remains engaged in diplomacy, whil...

May 9, 2026 4:28 PM

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Bahrain Arrests 41 Over Alleged IRGC Links

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 people allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC. In a statement on Saturday, Bahrin's Interior Ministry said, authorities uncovered a network connected to the IRGC, while investigations by the public prosecutor also exa...

May 9, 2026 2:25 PM

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One Indian died, 4 others injured as Dhow capsises near Strait of Hormuz

An Indian died while four others sustained burn injuries as a wooden Dhow capsized yesterday, close to the Strait of Hormuz after it caught fire. The government sources said that the crew members were rescued by a vessel which was passing by. The injured are receiving medical treatment in Dubai and ...

May 9, 2026 2:09 PM

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Human Rights Council of Pakistan slams fuel price hike amid surging inflation

The Human Rights Council of Pakistan today strongly condemned the latest increase in petroleum product prices, calling it a direct assault on the public. The criticism came after the Pakistani government raised petrol prices by 14.92 Pakistani rupees per litre and high-speed diesel prices by 15 rupe...