TEHRAN: The US forces have moved more than 500 kilometers away from the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman out of fear of Iran, the IRGC deputy commander said, adding that American forces may retreat even farther given Washington’s current situation, Tasneem news reported. Speaking to Tasnim on Friday, Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mostafa Izadi said the US forces have “fled the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman out of fear of Iran” and have kept more than 500 kilometers away from the country’s waters. “Given the current situation of the United States, this…
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Addis Ababa: (Agencies) Tigray rebels were reported to be withdrawing from Mekelle, the regional capital of northern Ethiopia, on Saturday as federal forces and pro-government militias moved closer to the city. The latest developments mark a major escalation in fighting and have revived fears of another large-scale conflict in the region. A local journalist and residents told the news agencies that fighters and senior leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) were leaving Mekelle after government forces captured the city’s airport. Fighting began less than two weeks ago and has already spread across parts of northern Ethiopia. The violence…
Getiye Yalew “One enemy, one ally.” This appears to be the guiding principle behind the formation of a new coalition of seven Ethiopian armed groups. Despite their significant strategic differences and, in some cases, their history as former enemies the groups have established a common front against the regime of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The coalition brings together groups representing different ethnic and political interests. Their long-term strategic objectives may conflict with one another, yet they have found common ground in their opposition to the Abiy Ahmed crisis maker regime. Their immediate objective appears to be to remove what they…
PARIS, Oct. 2 (Reuters/BBC): About 400 schools and other educational establishments across France are expected to remain closed on Friday as student protests over teacher shortages, deteriorating school buildings and inadequate education resources become increasingly violent. The protests began in Paris and the surrounding region last month before spreading across the country. Dozens of people have been injured, while police have made large numbers of arrests as clashes between protesters and security forces intensified. French Education Minister Edouard Geffray said Thursday evening that a little over 400 schools and other educational establishments would remain closed on Friday. He also told…
Washington: The Pentagon is preparing to deploy a third US aircraft-carrier strike group and an additional Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, bringing an estimated 9,000 to 10,000 additional troops to the region as President Donald Trump considers resuming military strikes against Iran after the November midterm elections. According to The Wall Street Journal, the USS Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group departed San Diego on Sunday and are expected to reach the Middle East in November. The USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, carrying Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, also departed on Monday. The Journal…
NASHVILLE: U.S. President Donald Trump has reacted to the failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived a lethal injection on Wednesday despite the state administering the drugs intended to kill her. Trump commented on the extraordinary case on Oct. 1 during a visit to Denton, Texas. A reporter asked whether he planned to pursue changes to capital punishment following the unsuccessful execution. “Well, that was an interesting situation, but you’re going to have to speak to Tennessee about it, whether or not they’re going to go forward,” Trump said after arriving in Texas aboard Air Force…
Lahore Mirror: Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. His departure has deepened the dispute between the veteran captain and head coach Jorge Jesus. For more than two decades, Ronaldo has been the face of Portuguese football. He has led the national team through major victories, painful defeats and historic moments. But at 41, the biggest question is no longer whether he can make history. It is whether he should decide when to walk away. Ronaldo’s Role Under Pressure The latest controversy began when Jorge Jesus left…
ISLAMABAD: The possibility of imposing an emergency or Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has moved beyond political speculation, with senior federal officials now openliy discussing constitutional options as tensions rise ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s planned October 4 march on Islamabad. Meanwhile, some ‘senior anchors,’ citing information from their sources, have also claimed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is facing a difficult political situation and could be removed from office. The PTI had postponed its September 27 march and announced October 4 as the new date. The planned protest, which the party says is part of its campaign seeking…
Hollywood Deploys Massive Star-Powered Slate as Industry Forecasts Historic October Box Office Boom Exhibitors brace for unprecedented theater traffic driven by an aggressive mix of premium A-list dramas, explosive intellectual properties, and terrifying seasonal horror. Lahore Mirror: The global box office is bracing for a historic autumn surge as major Hollywood studios prepare to launch an unprecedentedly diverse slate of blockbuster films this October. Industry analysts and theater exhibition executives predict a highly lucrative four weeks, driven not by a single franchise tentpole, but by a powerhouse combination of A-list star vehicles, high-concept survival thrillers, and a calculated wave of…
Puntland/Karachi (Express Tribune, Reuters): Somali pirates killed five crew members, including three Pakistanis, after opening fire on sailors aboard the hijacked tanker MT Honour 25 as Puntland security forces moved to rescue the vessel. The tanker, carrying 17 crew members, was hijacked on April 21 near the Somali coast during a resurgence in piracy in the region. The Reuters report, published by SCMP, said the five deaths appeared to be the first reported killings of crew members by Somali pirates in more than a decade. According to the Express Tribune, three Pakistani sailors were among those killed after the pirates…
