U.S. Jobs Data Falls Short, But Markets Remain Resilient Amid Fed Rate Speculation Recent employment data shows the U.S. economy created far fewer jobs over the past year than expected, fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next week. Despite this, stock markets remain near record highs, and the dollar has held […]
Von der Leyen Urges Europe to Defend Its Independence Amid Russian Threats Strasbourg – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Europe to assert its independence and strengthen its defenses in the face of growing global tensions. Speaking to the European Parliament, she said the continent must be prepared to defend its […]
Shibir-Backed Candidates Make Historic Win in Dhaka University Student Union Elections Dhaka – After a six-year hiatus, Dhaka University’s campus came alive with student election fever as the polls recorded a remarkable 78% turnout among 39,775 eligible voters across eight campus centers. The Returning Office described the elections as being conducted in a “festive atmosphere.” […]
PM Shehbaz Forms Special Committee to Address Flood Damages, Condemns Mockery of Army Sacrifices Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a federal cabinet meeting, announced the formation of a special committee tasked with assessing flood damages and planning rehabilitation efforts. He emphasized that provinces must also play a role in compensating the losses caused […]
Sebastien Lecornu Named France’s New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil PARIS – President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastien Lecornu, 39, as France’s new prime minister, signaling his intent to stick with his pro-business reforms despite mounting political and social unrest. Lecornu’s appointment makes him Macron’s fifth prime minister in less than two years, following the […]
Poland Scrambles Jets as Russian Drones Violate Airspace WARSAW – Tensions rose sharply in Eastern Europe after Poland scrambled fighter jets with NATO allies to intercept what it described as “hostile objects” breaching its airspace during a large-scale Russian assault on Ukraine. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga warned that Moscow’s actions highlight President Vladimir Putin’s […]
Trump Says He Was Not Warned of Israeli Strike on Qatar, Urges Focus on Peace WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said he was not informed in advance of Israel’s strike on Doha, a move that has sparked fresh tensions as Qatar plays a central role in ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and […]
Polish PM Calls Emergency Meeting After Russian Drones Breach Airspace WARSAW – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that drones from Russia had repeatedly crossed into Poland’s airspace during overnight attacks on western Ukraine, prompting Warsaw to heighten security and coordinate closely with NATO. Tusk said operations were ongoing and that he was in “constant […]
Pakistan to Enforce New Auto Safety and Import Rules from October ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced sweeping reforms for Pakistan’s automobile sector, set to take effect from October 2025, in a move aimed at raising safety standards and tightening import controls. According to official documents, locally manufactured vehicles will now be required to […]
Floodwaters from the Dam Reach M-9 Motorway Disrupt Karachi-Hyderabad Traffic Karachi – Rising water levels from a nearby dam have reached the M-9 Motorway, flooding sections near Jamali Bridge and causing major disruptions for commuters traveling between Karachi and Hyderabad. Acting on instructions from the Chief Secretary, the Karachi Commissioner immediately dispatched a response team […]
