Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe Resigns After Code of Conduct Breach ZURICH – Nestlé has announced the abrupt resignation of Chief Executive Officer Laurent Freixe following an internal investigation into a workplace relationship that violated company policy. Freixe, who took over as CEO just a year ago after the exit of Mark Schneider, stepped down after […]
UN Agency Warns of Rising Chances of La Niña This Year GENEVA – The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that there is a growing likelihood of La Niña conditions developing later this year, with global weather patterns set to feel its impact. La Niña is a natural climate phenomenon that cools ocean […]
Deadly Protests Rock Indonesia as UN Calls for Probe JAKARTA – At least six people have been killed in Indonesia since protests broke out last week, triggered by the circulation of video footage showing a young delivery driver allegedly killed by a paramilitary police unit. The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) […]
Belgium to Recognize Palestine at UN, Announces Sanctions on Israel BRUSSELS – Belgium will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session and impose firm sanctions on Israel, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced on Monday. Prévot, writing on X, said the decision was made in response to the ongoing […]
Gaza Crisis Deepens as Genocide Scholars Accuse Israel of Atrocities GAZA CITY – The International Association of Genocide Scholars has passed a resolution declaring that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, adding fresh international scrutiny to the ongoing conflict. Israel has not yet responded to the statement, but has consistently rejected […]
Syria Resumes Oil Exports After Assad’s Ouster DAMASCUS – Syria has restarted crude oil exports for the first time since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad, with the new government promising to rebuild the country’s shattered economy. Riyad al-Joubasi, assistant director for oil and gas at the Ministry of Energy, told Reuters that heavy […]
WhatsApp Testing ‘Close Friends’ Status Feature for iOS Users WhatsApp is set to introduce a new feature called “Close Friends’ Status Updates”, currently being tested on iOS devices. The update is expected to be officially announced in the coming weeks. According to reports, the feature will allow users to create a private list of selected […]
India’s Released Water From Pong, Bakhra Dams to Reach Pakistan in 48 Hours LAHORE – A massive water stream released from India’s Pong and Bakhra dams is expected to enter Pakistan through the Sutlej River within the next 48 hours, irrigation authorities confirmed on Monday. According to officials, India notified Pakistan about the release via […]
Court Hears Case Against Farhan Ghani, Adjourns Till Sept 22 KARACHI – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday heard a case against Farhan Ghani involving allegations of violence and intimidation against a government officer. Investigating officer Muhammad Waseem, along with Ghani and other accused, appeared before the court during the proceedings. The defense counsel urged […]
The operation, led by Secretary of Wildlife Mudassar Riaz, was carried out by the Wildlife Rangers and the Wildlife Rescue Force. Despite torrential rains and rising water levels, the rescue teams demonstrated exceptional courage and dedication, preventing any harm to both the animals and the rescuers. The operation involved four boats and the assistance of […]
