Russia has restarted its military strikes on Ukraine after a three-day ceasefire ordered by President Vladimir Putin. This pause coincided with US diplomatic visits aimed at mediating the conflict. The resumption of hostilities raises concerns about civilian safety and complicates international relations as the world watches the unfolding crisis.
The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday due to a staff strike protesting the treatment of female workers during a visit by a religious group. Women were reportedly asked to leave their positions for male visitors, leading to employee outrage and a call for dialogue with management. The incident has sparked broader discussions on gender equality in France.
Eight airports in Indonesia have reopened after being closed due to volcanic ash, which disrupted around 3,000 flights and stranded over 340,000 passengers. Authorities acted swiftly to ensure safety and are now focused on restoring normal flight operations while monitoring volcanic activity closely.
IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi announced that Saudi Arabia is preparing to enhance its oversight measures with the IAEA, despite not signing the Additional Protocol. This development follows a recent US-Saudi agreement on nuclear cooperation that allows uranium enrichment and reactor construction.
A Lahore court has granted a 21-day remand for PTI leader Hammad Azhar in a case related to the May 9 riots. His mother had filed a petition for his recovery, while the defense challenged the police’s claims. The PTI condemned the arrest as politically motivated.
The federal government has taken immediate steps to address the shortage of engineering and technical staff at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) following a tragic fire incident. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal chaired a meeting to discuss solutions, including the deployment of qualified personnel and an assessment of the hospital’s services by the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA).
A clothing factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone experienced a significant fire on Monday, leading to minor injuries for three workers. The blaze resulted in part of the factory collapsing and spreading to an adjacent building. Rescue teams managed to evacuate most workers safely, and an investigation into the cause of the fire will follow once the flames are extinguished.
The NTSB has recovered flight recorders from an Amazon cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five and injuring five others. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on victim recovery and determining the crash’s cause.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10% of her match fee for a Code of Conduct breach during the Women’s Asia Cup match against India, where she sent off Shafali Verma. This incident has also resulted in an additional demerit point to her record.
Pakistan’s cricket team is in the early stages of rebuilding its Test squad, according to bowling coach Ashley Noffke, following significant changes in players and coaching staff. Young bowlers Razaullah and Mohammad Imran Jr are part of a long-term strategy to adapt to different playing conditions. Meanwhile, England enjoys stability with Jofra Archer back in form, as they aim for a series sweep.
