Suicide blast kills 9 in NW Pakistan
PESHAWAR, May 12: At least nine people, including two security officials and a woman, were killed and 33 others injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden autorickshaw in a busy market in Serai Naurang tehsil of Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The attack took place at Phattak Chowk in Naurang Bazar on Tuesday. Police said the attacker used a three-wheeler packed with explosives, causing heavy damage to nearby shops and vehicles. Officials added that some of the injured are in critical condition and were transferred to hospitals in Bannu and Peshawar for advanced treatment, while an emergency was declared at local hospitals. Rescue teams and ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and an investigation has been launched. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister ordered a detailed report, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, vowed justice for victims, and reiterated the government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism and ensuring peace in the country. (PTI)
Indian tourist dies in Thailand: Embassy
BANGKOK, May 12: An Indian national has died after mysteriously losing consciousness along with three other Indian tourists at a café in Phuket, Thailand, the Indian embassy confirmed. The group of four tourists reportedly fell unconscious one by one on May 9 at a café in the Kamala Beach area of Kathu district and were rushed to hospital. The circumstances behind the incident remain unclear. The embassy said it is in contact with Thai authorities and closely monitoring the case. It expressed condolences over the death and said officials are providing support to the deceased’s family while continuing to track the condition of the other three tourists, who are reported to be stable. According to local media, the group arrived at the café late on Friday night, and the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Thai police have launched an investigation into the cause of the sudden medical emergency. (PTI)
Boat sinks in Malaysia, 14 Indonesians missing
Kuala Lumpur, May 12: Malaysian authorities are searching for 14 missing Indonesians after a boat carrying 37 people sank off Pangkor Island in Perak state. The vessel, believed to have been carrying undocumented migrants, capsized on Monday. A local fishing boat rescued 23 survivors after spotting people floating at sea and alerting authorities. The Perak maritime agency said the passengers are believed to have departed from Kisaran, Indonesia, on May 9 and were headed to destinations in Malaysia including Penang, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur. A search and rescue operation has been launched and will continue until all missing individuals are found. The rescued survivors have been taken into custody for questioning. Authorities suspect the group was attempting an illegal sea crossing. Malaysia is a major destination for Indonesian migrant workers, many of whom enter legally, while others risk dangerous sea routes in overcrowded boats, leading to frequent maritime accidents and fatalities. (AP)
