PESHAWAR: A member of the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police was martyred on Tuesday while defusing an improvised explosive device (IED) inside an abandoned police post in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel subdivision, police said.

According to the police, the post in the Faqeeri Banr area of Hassan Khel had been abandoned and was lying vacant. Terrorists had detonated one IED inside the post and left another unexploded.

“It was a vacant post and terrorists had already detonated one IED inside it, but they left another unexploded. A BDU member, Khaisat Rehman, who had travelled from the provincial capital, was attempting to defuse the second IED when it exploded,” a senior police official told Dawn.

He said the area was immediately cordoned off and a search operation was launched.

Hassan Khel, located about 50 miles south of the provincial capital, has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks on law enforcement agencies over the past four years.

On July 1, a woman was killed and six others of the same family were injured when a suspected drone strike took place in Pastawana—a village located up in the mountainous terrain of Hassan Khel subdivision.

Sources in the area stated that the suspected strike, which targeted a house, had initially left seven persons wounded; a woman later succumbed to injuries while being shifted to the hospital, adding that the victims were immediately shifted to Shamshato Hospital located on the border between Peshawar and Nowshera districts, where four persons, having sustained minor injuries, were discharged.

On June 9, six Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel were martyred and four were injured while responding to an attempt by terrorists to capture a post in the Hassan Khel area. Eight terrorists were also been killed in retaliatory action, and the attempt to capture the post was foiled.

BEIJING: China’s Dalian Ocean University (DLOU) and Pakistan’s Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in marine science and education.

The signing ceremony took place in Dalian, where an LUAWMS delegation led by Vice Chancellor Abdul Malik met Liu Wenhe, vice president of Dalian Ocean University, and other university officials.

According to a statement issued by DLOU, the two universities planned to focus their cooperation on the sharing and application of marine big data, research into changes in the marine environment and modern aquaculture, CEN reported on Tuesday.

The partnership would also include joint training programmes for faculty members and students, collaborative research projects and the proposed establishment of a Belt and Road marine laboratory.

British singer Dua Lipa said in a podcast published Tuesday that the protest movement in Albania was “inspiring”, as demonstrations against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump’s family rattle the Tirana government.

Since late May, protests have been held against the planned construction of a luxury hotel linked to Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner in a nature reserve on the country’s coast.

Lipa, speaking on her Service95 Book Club podcast with Albanian author Lea Ypi, said she shared the protesters’ concerns about the government’s transparency in approving the development.

“What I actually find concerning is the principle that the government could just change the law to remove the environmental protection without any kind of public consultation,” said the 30-year-old, who has Kosovan-Albanian parents.

“I find it so inspiring to see how much people really care,” referring to the daily demonstrations.

The singer also said it was clear that the problem was structural and there was a need to rebuild “in a way that supports the people”.

The planned resort was first unveiled in 2024, but the latest wave of protests began after barbed-wire fencing and bulldozers appeared on beaches in late May.

Opposition to the project has become a flashpoint for frustrations over perceived corruption, with demands now including the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

The musician’s comments were welcomed by local environmental activist Besjana Gurri, who told AFP it was a “powerful message” to the Albanian government.

“I am confident that her voice will help bring greater international attention to this fight and amplify the concerns of the people protesting in Tirana.”

Jose Mourinho’s first La Liga game in charge of Real Madrid in his second spell at the club will be away at Espanyol on August 22 after Los Blancos’ original opener was pushed back on Tuesday.

Madrid were due to host Real Sociedad on the opening weekend of the season but La Liga have moved that game to August 26.

Champions Barcelona will now begin their season at Elche on August 23, with their original opener at home against Athletic Bilbao also delayed until August 27.

La Liga made the decision to change the schedule because several players from both sides are involved in the World Cup semi-finals.

Atletico Madrid, who also have players still at the tournament, will still kick off against Malaga on Wednesday August 19.

The Spanish top flight season begins with Alaves hosting Getafe and Rayo Vallecano visiting Sevilla on Saturday August 15.

Former France captain and legendary shots topper Hugo Lloris has spoken on what sets Kylian Mbappé apart, suggesting the talismanic forward is “unstoppable” when at his best.

France face Spain in a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Dallas, and as the match approaches, Lloris pinpointed a particular psychological and tactical attribute over physical attributes to define Mbappé’s genius.

The Ultimate Elite Trait: Game Intelligence While speed is often celebrated, Lloris believes the true strength of his former colleague resides in his mind.

“He has an extra gear, yes, but with some players, their brilliance is difficult to explain,” Lloris admitted to the World Cup. “On the pitch, he has got what all the best players, generation after generation, have got.

He can see everything before everyone else.” Lloris, now plying his trade in MLS with LAFC, compared the 2018 World Cup winner’s approach to a elite athlete waiting to pounce.

Sometimes you see him walking around and then suddenly he goes so fast, like a sprinter. So there is a high and a low, but when there is a high, he is unstoppable.” Chasing History in 2026 The 2026 World Cup performance is proving Lloris correct on Mbappé’s capabilities.

Leading the charge with a fearsome attacking unit including Ousmane Dembl and Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé was influential once more against Morocco in the quarter-finals. Though he uncharacteristically missed a first-half penalty, the 2018 winner provided an impressive response by opening the scoring on the hour before laying on a assist for Dembl, sealing a 2-0 victory that highlights his ability to flourish under immense pressure in the global showpiece.

QUETTA: Pakistan security forces have killed four more terrorists in the ongoing “Operation Shaban” in Balochistan, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing security sources.

According to security sources, the joint operation “Shabaan” by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, and police against terrorists is continuing, security sources said.

Effective operations against terrorists are underway in the area, with security forces targeting them through both aerial and ground-based actions.

Sources said that as a result of successful operations, terrorist groups have suffered significant losses. During recent actions, confirmed reports indicate that four more militants have been killed.

With the latest casualties, the total number of terrorists killed during Operation Shabaan has reached 83, according to security sources.

Sources added that since July 5, a total of 121 terrorists have been killed in Operation Shabaan and other intelligence-based operations.

Security officials said that Operation Shabaan will continue in Balochistan until the last terrorist is eliminated.

Read more: 88 terrorists killed in security operations in Balochistan since July 5

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the Pakistan Army, FC Balochistan, and police for the successful operation in which nine more terrorists were killed.

In a statement, Naqvi lauded the security forces for their courage and unwavering resolve, saying they had foiled the enemy’s “nefarious designs.”

“The sacrifices rendered by our security forces for peace in Balochistan will remain a golden chapter in history,” the minister said, adding that terrorism must be eradicated completely and that “the enemies of peace will find no place to hide.”

Earlier, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that 42 people, including 11 soldiers, 27 police personnel and four civilians, were martyred in three separate attacks carried out by Fitna al Khwarij (FAK) and Fitna Al-Hindustan (FAH) in Balochistan.