Judge Blocks Trump’s Expansion of Fast-Track Deportations WASHINGTON – A federal judge has halted former President Donald Trump’s effort to broaden the use of “expedited removal,” a fast-track deportation process originally reserved for migrants caught near the U.S.-Mexico border. The procedure, long used to quickly deport people apprehended within two weeks of crossing the border, […]
UK Bars Israeli Delegation from Major Defence Expo Amid Gaza War Tensions LONDON – The British government has announced that no official Israeli delegation will be invited to attend the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London this September. A statement from the Ministry of Defence, shared with AFP, confirmed the move […]
Turkey Tightens Ban on Israel Amid Gaza War ANKARA – Relations between Turkey and Israel have collapsed over the Gaza conflict, with Ankara accusing Israel of committing “genocide” against Palestinians and enforcing sweeping restrictions on trade and airspace access. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told lawmakers in a televised session that Ankara had “closed ports […]
Court Upholds Trump Tariffs Pending Supreme Court Appeal WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has allowed former President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs to remain in effect until October 14, giving his administration time to seek a review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The 7-4 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit […]
US Revokes Visas for Palestinian Leaders Ahead of UN General Assembly WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – The Trump administration has taken the unusual step of denying and revoking visas for members of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) just days before the United Nations General Assembly, further aligning itself with Israel during its war […]
The exhibition, titled “In a New Light: Contemporary Photography from Saudi Arabia,” features pieces from the Kingdom Photography Award, a yearly program started by the Visual Arts Commission in 2022 to encourage professional photographers and up-and-coming photographers. The exhibition features 50 photographs chosen from past award editions and is curated by Mohamed Somji. The Kingdom […]
E3 Offers Iran Six-Month Delay on UN Sanctions Amid Nuclear Tensions UNITED NATIONS – The United Kingdom, France, and Germany – collectively known as the E3 – have proposed delaying the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Iran for up to six months, calling on Tehran to cooperate on its nuclear program. The statement came ahead […]
Karachi Imposes Two-Day Ban on Heavy Vehicles Amid Rabi ul Awal Processions Karachi police have announced a complete ban on heavy traffic across the city for two days, aiming to ensure public safety during the upcoming religious gatherings. DIG Pir Muhammad Shah informed presidents and chairmen of eight major transport associations about the decision in […]
The cleaning operation was carried out on the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Unprecedented floods recently inundated the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara complex with 10 to 12 feet of water. Rescue teams promptly evacuated Sikh pilgrims using motorboats, moving them to safety. Immediately afterward, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered a large-scale […]
Peshawar to Get 68 ‘Pink Buttons’ for Faster Police Response, Punjab Expands Panic Button Program PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police are set to install 68 “Pink Buttons” across Peshawar in a bid to improve public safety, officials said. The system, while primarily aimed at protecting women, will be available to any citizen requiring […]
