U.S. Army Outlines Plans for Intense War with China in First Island Chain
Washington, 18 October 2026 (Agencies) – The U.S. Army has outlined plans to sustain a prolonged high-intensity conflict in the Western Pacific, with a new warfighting guidance document emphasising forward-deployed forces, hardened infrastructure, pre-positioned weapons stockpiles and long-range missile deployments along the First Island Chain. The How the Army Fights document acknowledges the ability of China’s People’s Liberation Army to employ anti-access/area-denial capabilities to disrupt American forces attempting to reach the Western Pacific from the continental United States. The guidance reflects a shift towards preparing for sustained combat across an extensive maritime region, where American forces would face challenges in transporting reinforcements, protecting bases and maintaining ammunition supplies under attack.
Ecuadorian Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls on Him During Mass
GUAYAQUIL, October 18, 2026 (Agencies) – A Catholic priest, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass at a church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, local media reported.
Several Dead After Blast and Fire at Canadian Military Base in Alberta
WAINWRIGHT 18 OCTOBER 2026 (Agencies) – A deadly fire and reported explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has killed and injured members of the military, with the Canadian Armed Forces saying on Sunday that the situation was still evolving and the full extent of the impact remained under assessment.
France Wakes to Wreckage After Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent
PARIS 18 OCTOBER 2026 (Agencies) – France woke on Sunday to the aftermath of one of its most violent nights of unrest in recent years, after nationwide protests over the cost of living and school conditions descended into rioting on Saturday, leaving government buildings torched, one protester dead and more than 500 police officers injured.
PTCL & Mercantile to offer iPhone 18 Pro series with two-year warranty, protection and connectivity benefits
PTCL & Mercantile to offer iPhone 18 Pro series with two-year warranty, protection and connectivity benefits
Islamabad 26 September 2026 (Khyber Mail) – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is expanding its consumer device portfolio with the launch of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro series across its Service Centers, in partnership with Mercantile, Apple’s Authorized Distributor in Pakistan.
Yunnan Normal University Professor Praises China Window’s Role in Promoting Chinese Culture
Peshawar – 28 August 2026 (Khyber Mail/Rizwan Inayat): Professor Zhang Naiwen of Yunnan Normal University visited China Window, the Chinese cultural and information centre in Peshawar, and highly appreciated its role in promoting Chinese culture, strengthening Pakistan-China friendship and enhancing people-to-people contacts between the two countries.
Khyber Mail Welcomes Xerox PrimeLink C9200 Digital Press to Its Printing Family
PESHAWAR, August 20, 2026 (Khyber Mail) — Khyber Mail Printers and Publishers has expanded its digital printing capabilities with the induction of a Xerox PrimeLink C9200 Digital Production Press, marking another milestone in the organization’s long-standing journey in printing and publishing.
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