6 security killed, four injured in clashes with Taliban in Pak
PESHAWAR, June 9: Six Frontier Constabulary personnel were killed and four others injured after Taliban militants attacked a security check post in Hassan Khel, about 30 km southwest of Peshawar in northwest Pakistan. Officials said the militants attempted to seize the Federal Constabulary post on Monday, but security personnel mounted a strong response, leading to an intense gun battle. Security forces successfully repelled the assault and killed eight militants. Following the attack, additional troops were deployed to the area, a security cordon was established, and a clearance operation was launched to eliminate any remaining militants. In a separate incident near Peshawar’s Mattani area, militants attacked the Kishan Ganga check post, abducting two security personnel. The attackers used heavy weapons, destroyed four vehicles, and bombed the post building. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attacks through its spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan. (PTI)
Police arrest Sudanese suspect in stabbing
LONDON, June 9: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged calm after police arrested a Sudanese man in his 30s over a brutal stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The victim suffered serious injuries to his face, neck and back and was hospitalized. Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of attempted murder and recovered a kitchen knife from the scene. Authorities said there was no evidence linking the attack to terrorism and that no other suspects were being sought. The incident gained widespread attention after graphic videos circulated online. Politicians and police appealed to the public not to share the footage or spread misinformation. The attack has reignited debate over immigration, with Democratic Unionist Party leader Gavin Robinson calling for tighter controls. The discussion follows a separate fatal stabbing case in Southampton that also sparked controversy over immigration, policing and race relations. (AP)
Two new ministers inducted by Nepal PM Balen
Kathmandu, Jun 9: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ inducted two new ministers in his cabinet on Tuesday. Sudan Gurung of Rastriya Swatantra Party was appointed as Home Minister while independent lawmaker Mahabir Pun was appointed as Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation. Gurung had earlier stepped down from the cabinet following allegations relating to financial irregularity and illegal asset accumulation. However, a government-formed probe committee gave a clean chit to him, clearing the way for his reappointment. Pun was also a member of the caretaker government headed by Sushila Karki. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to both the newly-appointed ministers. With this, the strength of the Balen-led cabinet has reached 17. (PTI)
