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Monday, May 11, 2026

Pakistan parked Iranian planes on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: report

Washington, May 12 (PTI): Pakistan, which is playing mediator to end the US-Iran war, allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from American airstrikes, CBS News reported here quoting US officials. The report also claimed that Iran had also parked its civilian aircraft in neighbouring Afghanistan to protect it from US airstrikes. Reacting to the report, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called for a complete re-evaluation of Pakistan’s role as a mediator to end the US-Iran war that broke out on February 28 and has been put on pause since April 8. “If this reporting is accurate, it would require a complete reevaluation of the role Pakistan is playing as mediator between Iran, the United States and other parties,” Graham, the Senator from South Carolina, said in a post on X. “Given some of the prior statements by Pakistani defense officials towards Israel, I would not be shocked if this were true,” Graham said. The CBS report, quoting unnamed US officials, said that Iran has sent “multiple aircraft”, including a reconnaissance and intelligence plane, to Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase soon after US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire in April. A senior Pakistan official rejected the claims involving Nur Khan Air Base, and told CBS News, that “Nur Khan base is right in the heart of (the) city, a large fleet of aircraft parked there can’t be hidden from (the) public eye”. An Afghan civil aviation officer told CBS News that an Iranian civilian aircraft belonging to Mahan Air landed in Kabul shortly before the war started and remained parked after the closure of the Iranian airspace. The same aircraft was moved to an airport in Herat near the Iranian border after Pakistan launched attacks on Afghanistan, the Afghan officials said, adding that the Mahan Air plane was the only Iranian aircraft in the country. Pakistan’s reliance on China for military assistance has risen dramatically over the past decade. A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute study showed China supplied about 80 per cent of Pakistan’s major arms between 2020 and 2024, and Islamabad also has close economic ties with Beijing, the CBS News report said. Islamabad has attempted to navigate both sides of the crisis – presenting itself to Washington as a stabilizing intermediary while avoiding steps that could alienate Tehran or China, Iran’s most powerful international backer, the CBS News report said. PTI SKU GSP GSP(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire On ‘Massive Life Support’; Calls Tehran Response ‘Piece Of Garbage’

US President Donald Trump has claimed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is “on massive life support”, while sharply criticising Tehran’s response to a US-backed peace proposal delivered through Pakistan. Speaking to reporters, Trump described Iran’s reply as “stupid” and accused the country’s leadership of repeatedly changing its position during negotiations. Despite the criticism, he insisted that a diplomatic breakthrough remained possible. “I think it’s very possible. I’ve had a deal with them four or five times, they change their mind,” Trump said, branding Iran’s leaders “very dishonourable”. Trump also dismissed Tehran’s response to the US peace proposal, calling it a “piece of garbage”. Iran, however, rejected the accusation. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said Washington continued to make “unreasonable demands”, while insisting Tehran’s response to the proposal “was not excessive”. <h2>Fragile diplomacy</h2> The latest exchange highlights the growing uncertainty surrounding efforts to prevent a wider regional conflict. Trump had earlier suggested the ceasefire was barely holding, fuelling concerns that fresh military escalation could follow if talks collapse. Meanwhile, violence across the region has continued. Israel launched fresh strikes in Lebanon, including an attack on a health centre near the southern city of Tyre that reportedly killed at least one person. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-trump-rejects-iran-s-response-to-us-peace-proposal-warns-of-further-military-action-totally-unacceptable-1842711">Trump Rejects Iran’s Response To US Peace Proposal, Calls It 'Totally Unacceptable'</a> <h2>Economic Strain Grows</h2> Attention is also shifting towards the economic fallout from the conflict. Trump initially downplayed concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the US, as a major oil exporter, would not face serious consequences. However, rising fuel costs are beginning to hit the American economy. Diesel prices, crucial for transporting goods across the country, have surged in recent weeks, pushing up the cost of supermarket essentials and everyday products. While Trump continues to argue that stability will return once the conflict ends, he has offered no clear timeline. Earlier predictions that the crisis would be resolved within days or weeks have now faded, with negotiations still stalled over demands Washington and Tehran remain unwilling to accept. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has also worsened, with the death toll from Israel’s military offensive rising to 72,740, according to Palestinian officials. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-news-live-update-iran-introduces-strait-of-hormuz-transit-tolls-which-nations-will-have-to-pay-and-how-much-1842896">Iran Introduces Strait Of Hormuz Transit Tolls, Which Nations Will Have To Pay And How Much?</a>

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'Total Lack of Respect': Macron Halts Speech, Snaps At Chatting Audience During Nairobi Youth Summit

<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="0fa6f25d-3fb1-4367-a4a8-1ffce8b79429" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3-mini" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> French President Emmanuel Macron briefly interrupted proceedings at a youth forum held at the University of Nairobi on Monday after reprimanding sections of the audience for disrupting a speaker at the Africa Forward Summit. The incident took place during a panel discussion on the sidelines of the summit, which was attended by Kenyan President William Ruto and Macron. The two leaders engaged with young participants on topics including technology, education reform, innovation and Africa’s digital future. As noise levels in the auditorium rose while a speaker was addressing the audience, Macron walked up to the stage, took the microphone and addressed attendees, expressing clear frustration over the disruption. <h2 data-start="511" data-end="720">'Excuse Me'</h2> “Excuse me, everybody. Hey, hey, hey!” a visibly irritated Macron said. “I’m sorry, guys, but it’s impossible to speak about culture when people are making such noise while someone is giving a speech.” Describing the disruption as disrespectful, the French President urged those engaged in side conversations to either leave the hall or respect the ongoing proceedings. “This is a total lack of respect,” Macron said firmly. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, to hush the crowd as artists and young speakers addressed the crowd, calling the noise 'a total lack of respect' <a href="https://t.co/PUpxw70qaL">https://t.co/PUpxw70qaL</a> <a href="https://t.co/Kfx8Y3wAcj">pic.twitter.com/Kfx8Y3wAcj</a> — Reuters (@Reuters) <a href="https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/2053824946959454272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> “So I suggest that if you want to have bilateral discussions or talk about something else, you can go to the bilateral rooms or step outside. If you want to stay here, we listen to the speakers and play by the same rules, okay? Thank you.” Following his remarks, the hall fell silent, with parts of the audience applauding as Macron returned the microphone. “And this, ladies and gentlemen, is leadership in action,” a moderator commented afterwards. <h2 data-start="1511" data-end="1603">Macron In Kenya</h2> Macron is in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, a two-day event co-hosted by President William Ruto and France on May 11 and 12. The summit has been positioned as a major platform to reshape Africa–France relations and deepen cooperation in economic development, innovation, investment and global governance. It has brought together African heads of state, African Union representatives, international financial institutions, development partners, investors, business leaders, innovators and creatives. More than 1,500 economic and institutional leaders from Africa and France are expected to attend. The forum focuses on showcasing Africa’s innovation capacity and advancing solutions to pressing continental and global challenges. </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Fire Breaks Out At Flight Carrying 278 Passengers At Nepal Airport

A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire in one of its landing gear wheels while arriving at Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday morning, prompting swift emergency action by airport authorities. The incident occurred at around 6:45 am as flight TK726 from Istanbul was landing in Kathmandu. According to airport security officials, flames were spotted emerging from one of the plane’s wheels during the landing process. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलमा आज बिहान अवतरणको क्रममा टर्किस एयरलाइन्सको जहाजमा देखिएको आगो । <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/foryoupage%E3%82%B7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#foryoupageシ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nepaltext?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nepaltext</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/highlight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#highlight</a> <a href="https://t.co/skc0ZAj5fL">pic.twitter.com/skc0ZAj5fL</a> — कफी कुमार (@sarojshree) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarojshree/status/2053656319035683149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> Airport firefighting teams immediately rushed to the runway and managed to douse the flames within minutes using specialised equipment. Officials said the situation was quickly brought under control. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated through emergency exits, and no injuries were reported. <h2>Possible Technical Fault Under Scanner</h2> Initial findings indicate the fire may have been linked to a malfunction in the landing gear or braking system, though the exact reason is yet to be confirmed. Aviation authorities have launched a detailed technical inspection of the aircraft. The Civil Aviation Authority, along with airport engineers and technical experts, is investigating the incident to determine the cause of the wheel fire and assess the aircraft’s operational condition. <h2>Airport Operations Briefly Disrupted</h2> The emergency response temporarily affected flight operations at Tribhuvan International Airport, but services resumed shortly after the fire was extinguished. Turkish Airlines operates regular services between Istanbul and Kathmandu and is considered an important international carrier connecting Nepal with Europe and several other global destinations.

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Increasing strength of Parliament to 850 a 'joke', says Tharoor

Washington, May 11 (PTI): Increasing the strength of Parliament's lower house to 850 is a “joke”, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, contending that it would turn it into a 'desi' version of the Chinese People’s Consultative Conference, which was countered by BJP leaders. Participating in the Stanford India Conference 2026 in California on Sunday, BJP leader Tejasvi Surya argued that delimitation was a “democratic necessity” to ensure more accountability from elected representatives and termed it “absurd” to allow composition of Parliament to remain frozen in time at 543 – the current strength of the Lok Sabha. “The 1971 population cannot cater to a democracy of 140 crore people in 2026,” Surya, the Lok Sabha MP countered Tharoor, who cited the example of the US Congress which continues to have a strength of 435 members since 1929. BJP leader K Annamalai said the delimitation exercise was a “grand bargain” between the north and south Indian states before the outcome of the ongoing Census is made public. Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, said the total fertility rate of Tamil Nadu was among the lowest in India and once the census numbers are released, the north Indian states would naturally deserve a larger number of MPs. “Now this is a grand bargain between the north Indian states and south Indian states to come to a definite conclusion to arrive at a number in which nobody is losing,” he said. The three leaders were participating in the session titled ‘India, That Is Bharat: Growth, Governance, and Identity’ at the two-day conference organised by the Stanford India Policy and Economic Club. Tharoor, the Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram, said a 850-member Lok Sabha chamber will become a “desi version of the Chinese People’s Consultative Conference where you just stand up when the great leader comes and thump your desks”. “You won’t have a chance to speak, argue, debate anything. 850 is a joke,” Tharoor said. He said that the US population has tripled since 1929 and still the strength of the US House of Representatives has remained at 435 “because they recognise that you cannot have a debating chamber of 850”. Tharoor, a member of the Congress Working Committee, said that the issue of women’s reservation cannot be linked to delimitation and his party was ready to support reserving one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha for women as a standalone measure. “Vote for it today. You can vote for it immediately. Don’t link it to delimitation. Have one third reservation for women in today’s parliament and we will all vote for it,” the former Union minister said. Tharoor spoke in favour of waiting for the Census figures to be released between 2027 and 2029 and let that data lead to the delimitation. “Probably around the time of the 2034 election, you’ll have a new map of India, politically. Between roughly 2027 and 2034, you need to have a profound debate about the future shape of this country for the next 50 years,” Tharoor said. Stressing on the urgency of the delimitation exercise, Annamalai said he gets to see his Lok Sabha member only in newspapers as he represents anywhere between 22-30 lakh voters. “It is impossible for a common citizen to actually go and meet the MP and get things done. So, not just because it is a constitutional mandate, delimitation should be done once in 10 years. It is also a democratic necessity because in the existing framework, there is no question of accountability as far as the elected representative is concerned,” Surya said. “We want to make democracy accountable. We want to ensure that there is accountability between the voter and the elected and while doing all of this, we want to ensure that neither the North nor the South feels somebody has lost and somebody is unfairly given,” said Surya, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, the youth wing of the BJP. PTI SKU GSP GSP(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Pak PM announces to celebrate May 10 as 'Marka-e-Haq Day' every year

Islamabad, May 10 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that May 10 will be celebrated as 'Marka-e-Haq Day' annually.Addressing a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of 'Marka-e-Haq', the name given by Islamabad to last year's four-day conflict with India, Shehbaz also claimed that Pakistani armed forces gave a "historic and befitting response" to the enemy.In response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 last year, carrying out airstrikes on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, eliminating at least 100 terrorists.The action triggered a rapid escalation in tensions, with Pakistan launching retaliatory strikes, though most of them were thwarted by the Indian military.The hostilities ended with an understanding on halting the military actions on May 10, 2025, following talks over the hotline between army officials of the two sides.Addressing the event, PM Shehbaaz applauded US President Donald Trump for his role in stopping the war. He also thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their diplomatic and political support during the conflict.India maintains that the understanding to stop military actions was reached directly between the two sides.Speaking on the occasion, President Zardari said the battle demonstrated what Pakistani armed forces are capable of when the country stands behind them as one.A planned fly past was aborted at the last minute due to bad weather.At the start of the PM address, one minute of silence was observed for those killed during the conflict. PTI SH ZH RD RD(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

3 policemen killed in militant attack in Pakistan's KPK

Peshawar, May 10 (PTI): At least three policemen have been killed and several others injured in a suicide bomb attack at a police station, followed by an exchange of fire between security personnel and militants in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.The security forces on Saturday frustrated a major suicide attack on the Fatehkhel police station in Bannu district and destroyed an explosives-laden vehicle before it could reach its target, a police official said.Initial reports suggest that several civilian houses in the vicinity suffered heavy damage due to the blast, while the roofs of multiple houses collapsed.A large number of militants attacked the police station after the blast, triggering heavy gunfire. At least three policemen were killed in the firing, while many sustained injuries, police said.Officials said dozens of attackers had surrounded the checkpoint during the attack.Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Fatehkhel police station and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives.In an official statement issued from Peshawar, he directed the authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured. He also prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs and for the swift recovery of those wounded in the attack.The war against terrorism was not only the battle of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but of the entire country. Decisions made behind closed doors and imposed policies had pushed the nation into a swamp of insecurity, Afridi said.He said the provincial government stood with every family affected by terrorism and paid tributes to the sacrifices rendered by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police while remaining on the frontlines in the fight against militancy."We will not let the sacrifices of our martyrs go in vain and will continue efforts until the menace of terrorism is completely eradicated," the chief minister said. PTI AYZ DIV DIV(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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