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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan opened a probe Wednesday into the suicide bombing outside an Islamabad district court that left 12 dead the day before, underscoring the challenges facing the government as it struggles with militant attacks, border tensions and a fragile ceasefire with Afghanistan. The attack at the court, located on the edge of the city and next to a residential area, also raised alarms that despite multiple operations by the security forces to crush the militants, they are still capable of mounting high-profile bombings in the Pakistani capital. Authorities have struggled with a surge in militant attacks in recent…

TOKYO (AP) — World shares have advanced, with markets in Europe and most of Asia higher after the Dow industrials hit a fresh record as technology shares appeared to recover from last week’s swoon over the future of artificial intelligence.France’s CAC 40 climbed 0.5% to 8,193.98, while the German DAX surged nearly 1.1% to 24,357.28. Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.1% to 9,906.82. The future for the S&P 500 rose 0.4% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.2%.In Asian trading, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.4% to finish at 51,063.31. SoftBank Group’s shares fell 3.5%, plunging as…

BEIJING (AP) — Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas Wednesday as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation. The monarch’s visit comes as Spain, the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy, continues its courtship of China and Chinese investment while the relationship with the United States is strained under President Donald Trump. In April, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, head of the country’s government, made his third visit to China in as many years. Spain is one of the more friendly countries to China relative to others in the European Union in…

AALBORG, Denmark (AP) — In a warehouse more than 1,500 kilometers (900 miles) from Ukraine’s capital, workers in northern Denmark painstakingly piece together anti-drone devices. Some of the devices will be exported to Kyiv in the hopes of jamming Russian technology on the battlefield, while others will be shipped across Europe in efforts to combat mysterious drone intrusions into NATO’s airspace that have the entire continent on edge. Two Danish companies whose business was predominantly defense-related now say they have a surge in new clients seeking to use their technology to protect sites like airports, military installations and critical infrastructure,…

Nov 11, 2025, 06:45 PM ETAtlanta was confirmed on Tuesday as the location for the 17th franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).The team will be owned by Arthur Blank’s AMB Sports and Entertainment, which also owns the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’ Atlanta United FC. Both teams play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the NWSL franchise will begin play in 2028.Editor’s Picks1 Related”Atlanta is a city that embodies the energy, diversity, and ambition that define the next chapter of the NWSL,” league commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement. “From its passionate fan base to its deep sports culture,…

South Korea’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit showcased a tightening defense partnership with the United States. The US push for allies to shoulder greater security burdens converged with South Korean efforts to deepen autonomy and prepare for long-term uncertainty about US commitments, creating a mix of deeper operational integration and quiet hedging. The Trump administration, under the umbrella of “alliance modernization,” is pushing for increased South Korean defense spending and a shift in US focus from solely countering North Korea to “strategic flexibility,” which would allow US forces in South Korea to assume regional missions aimed mainly at China. South Korea…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…Premier LeagueWayne Rooney has put the boot into Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk once again, saying “I don’t think he’s been at the level this season.” – The Sun Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, now of Burnley, is pushing ahead with a £1million lawsuit as he sues the club for alleged ‘clinical negligence’ in relation to ‘medical advice’ he received – Daily MailRaheem Sterling was the victim of a home break-in on Saturday night while he and his children were in their house – Daily MailRuben Amorim was brutal in his…

This year the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) inaugurated a naval task force fleet command at the Jeju Naval Base. With growing emphasis on intelligence gathering and missile defense capabilities, the strategically vital island of Jeju is a prime location for the ROKN’s task force command. Enhancing naval movements in the wider seas to protect shipping lanes while simultaneously gathering intelligence and information from potential adversaries, the maritime task force fleet puts Seoul at the forefront of regional force projection capabilities. Nevertheless, Jeju’s growing military presence not only has displeased rivals and adversaries but also has sparked domestic protest. Southwest…

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — India’s top-ranked male tennis player is appealing to Chinese authorities after saying he was denied a visa to compete in an Australian Open wild-card playoff tournament beginning Nov. 24 in Chengdu.Sumit Nagal took to social media to ask the Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, and the Chinese embassy to intervene on his behalf.“I am supposed to fly to China soon to represent India at the Australian Open playoff,” Nagal posted Tuesday. “But my visa was rejected without reason. Your urgent help would be much appreciated.”Australian Open officials were asked for comment on Wednesday. The 2026…

The League Two hosts were more front-footed from the start of the second half, with the Reds finding it more difficult to make inroads.Chesterfield’s screw turning paid dividends twice in as many minutes just past the hour.The opener came when a hoist into the Liverpool area was cleared out to the edge, from where Hobson made a shooting angle. His low drive took a deflection and went through the grasp of a disappointed Mrozek.A second goal followed almost immediately.The Reds surrendered possession inside their own box, allowing Will Dickson to feed the ball back to Duffy for a clinical, lashed…