Global Debt Soars by $21 Trillion, Nears $338 Trillion Mark The world’s total debt surged by more than $21 trillion in the first half of this year, climbing to a record $337.7 trillion, according to a new report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The sharp rise, the IIF noted, is comparable to the […]
Microsoft Ends Cloud Services Tied to Israeli Mass Surveillance Microsoft has moved to cut ties with an Israeli military program accused of using its cloud platform Azure to store phone call data collected from Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The decision followed a two-month internal probe triggered by a report in The Guardian. […]
Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Prison in Historic French Ruling PARIS – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy, making him the first French leader since World War II to face jail time. The ruling shocked both allies and critics. Sarkozy, visibly emotional as he left […]
Trump Delays TikTok Ban as $14 Billion U.S. Deal Takes Shape WASHINGTON – A new U.S.-based TikTok company is moving closer to reality, with an estimated value of around $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance confirmed Thursday. The figure is far below some Wall Street projections, but marks a major step in Washington’s effort to […]
Hegseth Abruptly Summons Senior U.S. Military Leaders Amid Pentagon Shake-Up WASHINGTON – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered the nation’s top generals and admirals to gather on short notice, a move that has stirred uncertainty among senior military officials. The reason for the sudden meeting remains unclear, with two officials acknowledging that the lack […]
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz on health sector reforms, approving key decisions related to medical and dental colleges in the province. The cabinet approved the new admission policy for public and private medical and dental colleges, making it mandatory for candidates to pass the MDCAT […]
Moderate Earthquake Shakes Parts of Punjab, KP, and Islamabad ISLAMABAD – A moderate earthquake rattled parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas. Reports also confirmed that the shaking was noticeable in Peshawar, Swat, Upper Dir, Bisham, Attock, and Chitral. According to the Seismological Center, the […]
Shehbaz Sharif Meets Trump in Washington, Discusses Peace and Regional Issues Washington, D.C. – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-profile meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., discussing matters of mutual interest alongside global and regional developments. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the talks highlighted peace efforts in the […]
Shehbaz Sharif Receives Red-Carpet Welcome at Andrews Ahead of White House Meeting with Trump WASHINGTON D.C. — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Andrews Air Base on Thursday, where he was greeted with a red-carpet welcome by senior U.S. Air Force officials. He was accompanied by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The […]
Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Jail in Landmark French Political Case France – In a decision that has shocked many, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to jail, marking an unprecedented moment in modern French politics. The sentence will take effect immediately, even if he appeals. Leaving the courtroom, Sarkozy voiced his frustration and […]
