Major international developments with relevance to Pakistan and its readers.
Two commercial vessels have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz, while Singapore confirms that a separate damaged container ship remained afloat.
Pakistan and China have begun Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Xinjiang, with a focus on high-altitude counterterrorism operations.
Saudi Arabia confirms an attack and fire at an Aramco building in Dhahran, while Reuters and AP report extensive damage to executive offices amid renewed fighting with Yemen's Houthis.
President Zardari says the Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye defence agreement is defensive and not directed against another country.
President Zardari urges stronger Pakistan-Russia trade, energy and transport links during talks with Russia's interior minister.
Donald Trump says large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration is being prepared in Greenland, but has given no timetable or project details, and a recent security agreement grants no special US exploration rights.
Bulgarian authorities reported two commercial vessels struck in the Black Sea, with 11 sailors initially missing.
Houthi-linked media reported airstrikes west of Sanaa after a Saudi-led coalition evacuation warning; the extent of any damage remained unclear.
Severe weather systems have left at least five dead across Mexico, as Hurricane Simon brings further rain and flooding risks to the Pacific coast.
Tehran says it is reviewing Washington’s reply to a proposal concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington opposed Beijing’s sanctions on officials from two countries that recognise Taiwan.
Saudi authorities are investigating how a deadly Houthi attack penetrated defences at Riyadh’s airport.
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