Web archive - October 5, 2024

World

Top Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine out of contact for second day, source reports

Head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council Hashem Safieddine, was out of contact since Friday morning

Pakistan

Clashes erupt between PTI protesters, police at D-Chowk as heavy rain lashes Islamabad

DPM Dar says protests intended to create chaos and undermine Pakistan's diplomatic efforts

World

Emirates Airlines bans pagers, walkie-talkies following blasts in Lebanon

The carrier also said that flights to and from Lebanon will remain suspended until October 15

World

Reports of NC State Police arresting FEMA employees debunked

Reports claim North Carolina state police are arresting federal employees blocking aid to Hurricane Helene victims.

Pakistan

Patient misdiagnosed with MERS coronavirus in Rawalpindi had viral infection

BBH MS says test showed no detection of MERS-CoV in the patient, who was discharged after recovering, testing negative

World

French president calls to stop weapon delivery to Israel for use in Gaza

Emmanuel Macron said that repeated calls of ceasefire are not heard amid new front in Lebanon

World

Iranian FM calls for ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon during Syria visit

Abbas Araghchi voiced support for a truce in Lebanon acceptable to Hezbollah with a ceasefire in Gaza

Business

Gold prices in Pakistan decline following international trends

Price per tola fell by Rs700, bringing it down to Rs275,500

World

India's Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks with Pakistan during SCO summit visit

Jaishankar said that SCO will be a multilateral event and he will not discuss the India and Pakistan relations

Entertainment

Influencer investigated for illegally feeding chicken to crocodile in Australia

Jaylie Bonow faces a hefty fine after a viral video showed her illegally feeding a saltwater crocodile in Queensland.