Paris Court Overturns Convictions in Brigitte Macron Gender Disinformation Case PARIS — A Paris appeals court has overturned the convictions of two women previously found guilty of spreading viral false claims that Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, was born a man. The case stemmed from a widely circulated YouTube video posted […]
RIYADH — Gold prices in Saudi Arabia have soared in line with a global uptrend, as international spot rates reached USD 3,366.40 per ounce — a significant 39.14% increase from the same time last year. The rally is being driven by persistent inflation fears, fluctuating interest rates, and increased demand for safe-haven assets amid ongoing […]
No Date Set for US-Iran Talks Amid Fallout from Israeli Strikes on Nuclear Sites TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Monday that no specific date, time, or location has been finalized for the next round of diplomatic talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, following a sharp escalation in regional […]
Four residential units were damaged in the blast. Initial assessments show that the cause of the incident was a gas leak, and follow-ups are continuing in this regard,” the director of Qom’s fire department told Fars. The agency said the residents of the building were ordinary citizens. Iran’s regional arch-rival, Israel, has a record of […]
According to a statement sent to Anadolu from his office, he was taken to the National Heart Institute in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, for observation related to fatigue but has since rested and been allowed to return home. A physician who was a member of parliament until 2022, Mahathir Mohamad drove himself on Sunday […]
Drone Intercepted Near Arbil Airport in Second Attack This Month ARBIL, IRAQ — A drone loaded with explosives was intercepted and shot down near Arbil International Airport at approximately 2:20 AM local time (1120 GMT) on Monday, the Kurdistan Region’s counterterrorism services confirmed. No casualties or property damage were reported. This marks the second drone […]
Federal Constabulary Restructured with Nationwide Powers Under New Ordinance ISLAMABAD — The federal government has issued a sweeping ordinance, effective immediately, to restructure the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a more powerful and nationally operational law enforcement force. The move follows formal approval from the federal cabinet and marks a major amendment to the Frontier Constabulary […]
DHA Karachi Assault Case Closed After Victim Withdraws Complaint KARACHI — The high-profile DHA assault case involving businessman Salman Farooqi has been officially closed after the complainant withdrew all charges, according to a final report submitted by Gizri police to the City Court of Karachi on Saturday. The case gained national attention after a viral […]
KARACHI — In a sweeping citywide operation, Karachi police have set up checkpoints at key locations to inspect government vehicles, uncovering widespread misuse and irregularities, officials confirmed on Sunday. According to law enforcement authorities, dozens of official vehicles belonging to both the Sindh and federal governments have been stopped and searched. The inspections revealed numerous […]
The new train will feature twenty-eight digitally equipped coaches, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an international-standard Dining Car, offering the passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience. The new train service, which will run between Lahore and Karachi, aims to deliver a significantly enhanced travel experience to the passengers. In a separate development, the PR plans to […]
