Astros’ Yordan Alvarez Injures Leg in First Inning, Pena and Alvarez Score on Correa’s Hit Houston – The Astros got off to an electrifying start Monday, but the excitement came with a painful twist. With Jeremy Peña on second and Yordan Alvarez on first and no outs in the bottom of the first, Carlos Correa […]
FBR Chief Clarifies Faceless Customs System, Highlights Revenue Gains ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman has clarified recent reports suggesting irregularities in customs operations, saying they stemmed from a misinterpretation of an initial audit observation. FBR Chief [name] Langrial emphasized that the Faceless Customs System was introduced to boost transparency and prevent […]
UN Commission: Genocide Is Happening in Gaza, Responsibility Lies With Israel GENEVA – A United Nations inquiry has found that genocide is ongoing in Gaza, placing responsibility squarely on Israel. Navi Pillay, head of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), told AFP that the findings show “the responsibility lies with the State of […]
UN Commission: ‘Genocide Is Happening in Gaza, Responsibility Lies With Israel’ GENEVA – The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) has concluded that genocide is taking place in Gaza, with the responsibility resting squarely on Israel, commission chief Navi Pillay told AFP. The report, released nearly two years after the conflict erupted, comes from […]
UN Report: Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks, Showing Signs of Recovery Geneva – The ozone hole over Antarctica was smaller in 2024 compared to recent years, according to a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Experts hailed the finding as positive news for both human health and the planet. “Today, the ozone layer […]
Israel Steps Up Strikes on Gaza, Katz Vows No Relent as Rubio Backs Offensive Gaza City – Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared on Tuesday that Gaza was “on fire” as the military intensified its offensive, vowing that Israel “will not relent” until Hamas is defeated and hostages are freed. “The IDF is striking terrorist […]
Saudi Central Bank Launches Google Pay in the Kingdom Riyadh – The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially launched Google Pay in the Kingdom, marking a major step forward in digital payments. The announcement was made during the Money 20/20 Middle East Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Google […]
Saudi Arabia Seizes Thousands of Motorcycles, Warns Riders of Strict Penalties Riyadh – Saudi authorities have confiscated thousands of motorcycles across the Kingdom in a sweeping crackdown on traffic violations. According to Sabq newspaper, Riyadh topped the list with 3,598 motorcycles seized, followed by Jeddah with 1,970. Other regions also reported confiscations, including 540 in […]
EU Pushes Back on Trump’s Demands Over Russia and China Brussels – Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest calls for tougher action on Russia and China are drawing a cautious response from European officials, who argue that much of what he demands is either already underway or simply not realistic. In a weekend post on […]
Dollar Nears Two-Month Low as Trump Presses Fed for Bigger Rate Cut The U.S. dollar slipped close to a two-month low against the British pound on Tuesday, as investors braced for another Federal Reserve rate cut and U.S. President Donald Trump renewed pressure for more aggressive monetary easing. Markets widely expect the Fed to trim […]
