Dennis Allen Takes Charge as Bears Host Vikings in Week 1 Primetime Clash CHICAGO — Dennis Allen begins his first season calling the shots for the Chicago Bears’ defense Monday night, and he wasted no time sending a message to veteran starters: there’s new blood in town. The spotlight will shine on Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy, […]
Pakistan Railways Launches Milestone Initiative, Eyes Modernization and Trade Boost ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has described the latest initiative to modernize Pakistan Railways as a “milestone” for the organization. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Abbasi said the new project, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), will not only upgrade freight operations […]
U.S. and Global Firms Eye Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth in High-Level Investment Talks Islamabad: A high-level U.S. delegation, including representatives from USSM and global infrastructure leader Mota-Engil, met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss potential investments in Pakistan’s rich mineral sector. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief […]
Iran, IAEA Set to Hold First Talks Since June Conflict CAIRO — Iran is scheduled to meet with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Cairo this Tuesday to finalize a new framework for cooperation, the country’s official IRNA news agency reported. The meeting, confirmed by Egypt’s foreign ministry, will bring together Egyptian Foreign Minister […]
Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban Following Deadly Protests Kathmandu — The Nepalese government has lifted the social media ban it imposed last week, Cabinet spokesperson and Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung confirmed. The decision comes after violent protests on Monday, which left 19 people dead and more than 100 injured. The demonstrations, led by young […]
EU Spokesperson Condemns Sanctions Against Human Rights Defenders, Urges Ceasefire in Gaza BRUSSELS — The European Union has voiced strong opposition to sanctions targeting human rights defenders, calling such measures counterproductive to promoting democracy and building resilient societies. EU spokesperson Anwar Al-Anouni told Al Arabiya, “These people must be protected, and their rights respected. Attacks […]
Flotilla Reports Possible Drone Strike in Tunisian Waters, Investigation Underway TUNIS — A flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza reported an incident off the coast of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, over the weekend. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said one of its main vessels was hit by what is suspected to be a […]
Venezuela Starts Christmas Early Amid Tensions with U.S. CARACAS — Venezuela will kick off Christmas celebrations on October 1 this year, President Nicolás Maduro announced, reviving an early holiday tradition introduced during political turmoil in 2024. Speaking on his weekly television program Con Maduro +, the president said the move was meant to “defend the […]
Heathrow Airport Evacuated Amid Possible Hazardous Materials Incident LONDON — Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest international airport, has advised passengers not to travel to the terminal after a potential hazardous materials incident. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters were on the scene responding to the situation. “Specialist crews have been deployed to assess the […]
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Proper Meals for Palestinian Prisoners Amid Conflict JERUSALEM — The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that Palestinian detainees must be provided with three meals a day, ensuring a minimum standard of nutrition, after complaints that prisoners were being intentionally starved during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision follows a petition filed […]
