Web archive - May 5, 2025

World

Trump, Erdogan hold 'productive' call on Ukraine, Syria and Gaza conflicts

NATO member Turkiye maintains ties with both Ukraine and Russia, hosting talks twice to help end the war

Sports

HBL PSL X: Peshawar Zalmi cruise past Multan Sultans with 7-wicket win

Peshawar Zalmi reached the target in just 13 overs, finishing at 110 for 3

World

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces new Gaza offensive

Israel approves Gaza military expansion, but action to follow President Trump's regional visit next week

Pakistan

India's weaponisation of Indus Waters Treaty is red line: PM tells Iranian FM

Iranian FM Araghchi expressed willingness to play constructive role in supporting peace, stability in South Asia.

World

Romanian PM resigns after far-right victory in first round of presidential vote

Eurosceptic George Simion leads with 41%, to face centrist Nicusor Dan in May 18 run-off; Antonescu comes third

World

Three police officers killed in gun attack on traffic patrol in Russia's Dagestan

Gunmen opened fire on police in Makhachkala as they tried to stop a vehicle, killing three officers

Pakistan

NA passes resolution vowing decisive response to any Indian aggression

In strong rebuke of Indian action, resolution condemned New Delhi's unilateral decision to suspend Indus Waters Treaty

World

UN chief urges Pakistan, India to step back from brink of war

Antonio Guterres calls for “maximum restraint” as Pakistan-India tensions hit highest level in years.

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz invites UK to join neutral probe into Pahalgam incident

Shehbaz Sharif shares Pakistan's stance on Pahalgam incident with UK envoy during meeting at Prime Minister House.

Pakistan

Khawaja Asif warns of potential Indian strike along LoC amid soaring tensions

Defence minister accuses Modi of risking nuclear war for politics, calls out Indian-backed terrorism in Pakistan