The bizarre disappearance, or rather more accurately theft, of an entire Airbus A-310 PIA airliner has left many bewildered and exasperated. For a country with the unfailing knack of producing world firsts in mayhem, disorder and corruption, this is yet another award to add to the ignominious list.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan accused Iran of financing terrorists during the civil war in the country. “The murders of the well-known politicians, scientists and journalists in Tajikistan were committed with the financial support of Tehran and on the instructions of ex-Deputy Minister of Defense of Tajikistan Abdulhalim Nazarzoda...”

“A huge step forward for women’s rights”, “a historic day”, “a landmark moment”, “a watershed in the country”. These were the statements made by many media and women’s rights activists to describe the Saudi regime’s lifting of the driving ban on women in the country.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received permission from Myanmar’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to send 1,000 tons of aid to help Rohingya Muslims fleeing slaughter, torture and rape by Myanmar authorities, savage Buddhist monks and civilians.