Islamabad: Internet users worldwide experienced significant disruptions on Tuesday after Cloudflare, a leading content delivery network (CDN) and domain name server (DNS) provider, reported technical issues affecting its global network. According to Cloudflare, the incident triggered widespread 500 errors, impacting multiple customers, along with failures in its dashboard and API services. In an update at 5:03 pm, the company confirmed it was investigating the problem to understand the full impact and mitigate the issues. A subsequent update at 5:21 pm noted partial recovery, cautioning that customers could still experience elevated error rates as remediation continued. Global internet watchdog NetBlocks confirmed…
Author: Imran Ali Khan
Beijing/ Damascus: Syrian authorities reportedly plan to hand over fighters from China’s Uyghur minority to Beijing, according to two sources who spoke to AFP on Monday, coinciding with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s first official visit to China. The issue of Uyghur fighters was expected to feature prominently on al-Shaibani’s agenda in Beijing, a Syrian government source told AFP on condition of anonymity, adding that based on China’s request, Damascus intends to hand over the fighters in batches. A diplomatic source in Syria, also speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that Syria intends to transfer 400 Uyghur fighters to China…
Islamabad: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider presented the prestigious Diwan Bahadur S.P. Singha Award 2025 to Khurshid Ahmad Nadeem, Chairman of the Rehmat-ul-lil-Alameen Authority, in recognition of his outstanding contributions toward minority rights and interfaith harmony. The award was conferred for the jointly authored publication “Islam aur Aqaliyatain” by Khurshid Ahmad Nadeem and Dr. Riaz Mahmood, Professor at Allama Iqbal Open University. Published by the Rehmat-ul-lil-Alameen Authority, the book explores constitutional equality, minority rights, and the promotion of interfaith understanding in Pakistan. During the ceremony, Governor Haider praised the Authority for its significant role in fostering interfaith respect, moral character-building,…
Moscow: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is “well-placed” to strengthen regional cooperation in emergencies, humanitarian challenges, trade, and economic development. He was addressing the Council of Heads of Government summit in Moscow, being held from November 17–18 under Russia’s rotating presidency. Speaking at the high-level gathering, FM Dar termed the SCO a future-oriented organisation, stressing that its agenda on trade, economy, connectivity, culture, and humanitarian collaboration forms a strong foundation for deeper regional partnerships. The meeting follows the landmark Tianjin Summit earlier this year and comes at a crucial…
DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year. The verdict, delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka amid tight security, comes ahead of parliamentary elections expected in early February, raising concerns about renewed unrest across the country. Hasina, 78, who fled to India in August 2024, was tried in absentia after defying court orders to return for the proceedings. During the trial, prosecutors alleged that Hasina directly commanded security forces to use lethal force…
ABU DHABI: Bahrain’s Parliamentary Division actively participated in the 31st Arab Scout Conference hosted by the Emirates Scout Association, underlining the kingdom’s commitment to youth development and regional cooperation. The delegation’s presence reflects Bahrain’s dedication to empowering young people, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who places youth at the centre of national development, and supported by the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who prioritizes initiatives that strengthen youth participation in nation-building. Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of Bahrain’s…
RIYADH/WASHINGTON: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is set to visit the White House on Tuesday for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump, marking a critical juncture in decades-long US-Saudi relations. The visit, MBS’s first to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul a case that sparked international condemnation and temporarily strained bilateral ties aims to expand cooperation beyond oil and regional security into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, civilian nuclear energy, and advanced technology. While the crown prince denied ordering Khashoggi’s assassination, he acknowledged responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto…
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan during a phone conversation with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed. The discussion comes amid mounting concerns over foreign support to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the escalating humanitarian crisis in the country. According to State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott, Rubio emphasized the critical need to halt violence and ensure civilian protection. Secretary Rubio stressed the importance of achieving a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan and coordinating international efforts to reduce the human toll of the conflict, Pigott said.…
Islamabad: In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s judiciary, Justice Aminuddin Khan on Friday took oath as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), a landmark institution created to resolve constitutional disputes between the federation and provinces, and to adjudicate critical inter-provincial matters. The oath-taking ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, was presided over by President Asif Ali Zardari, who administered the oath. The event drew a distinguished audience, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, the chiefs of Pakistan Air Force and Navy, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz…
Manama:In a landmark move to promote environmental sustainability, the University of Bahrain inaugurated a tree-planting initiative aimed at expanding green spaces across the Kingdom. The program aligns with national efforts to combat climate change and encourage community engagement in environmental protection. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD); Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari, President of the University of Bahrain; Azzam Moutragi, CEO of Trafco Group; representatives from Saudi Arabia’s Net Zero company; and several other officials. As part of the initiative, 50 Millingtonia hortensis trees…