Xi, Lula Pledge Unity Against US Tariffs in Hour-Long Call BEIJING / BRASÍLIA – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have reaffirmed their commitment to defending the multilateral trading system, positioning their countries in sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff measures. In a phone call lasting […]
US, China Extend Tariff Truce Until November WASHINGTON / BEIJING — The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce until November 10, delaying steep increases in trade duties that were set to take effect this week. US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he had signed an […]
Floods Uncover Rare Dinosaur Footprints in Texas TEXAS – Recent floods that claimed at least 135 lives have unexpectedly revealed a remarkable piece of prehistoric history in the Sandy Creek area. As the powerful waters stripped away layers of sediment and debris, they exposed a trail of 15 well-preserved, three-toed dinosaur footprints. The discovery was […]
Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al Sharif Killed in Gaza Airstrike, Leaves Emotional Farewell Message GAZA CITY – Anas Al Sharif, a 28-year-old Al Jazeera journalist, was among five people killed in an Israeli airstrike near Shifa Hospital in eastern Gaza City, Gaza officials and Al Jazeera confirmed. Al Sharif had been reporting from Gaza throughout […]
Saudi Riyal Holds Steady Against Pakistani Rupee, Supporting Economy and Families The Saudi Riyal continues to hold firm against the Pakistani Rupee, with the selling rate remaining steady at Rs75.85. This stability comes despite market ups and downs and steady remittance flows, underlining the Riyal’s important role in Pakistan’s financial landscape. What This Means for […]
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Dies After Being Shot at Rally in Bogota Bogota, Colombia — Senator Miguel Uribe, a rising star in Colombia’s right-wing opposition, has died after being shot during a political rally on June 7. The attack, which shocked the nation, occurred as Uribe was delivering a speech in the capital city. Uribe’s […]
Tensions Mount as Pakistani Air Chief’s Claims on Operation Sindoor Face Skepticism On August 9, Pakistan’s Air Force Chief made a striking announcement, claiming that during Operation Sindoor, Indian forces had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets along with a large aircraft. He also suggested that several Pakistani F-16s on the ground might have been […]
Italy’s Defence Minister Criticises Israeli Actions, Calls for Pressure on Netanyahu Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has strongly condemned the ongoing situation, calling it “unacceptable” and saying it goes beyond a military operation with collateral damage to “the pure denial of the law and the founding values of our civilisation.” Speaking to La Stampa, Crosetto […]
Protest March by Indian MPs Against Government and Election Commission Halted Midway On August 11, 2025, a group of Indian Members of Parliament began a protest march near the Parliament building, heading towards the Election Commission’s headquarters. The MPs carried placards with slogans like “SIR: Stealing Democratic Rights” and “Vote Chori” (meaning vote theft), raising […]
Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska Amid Rising Concerns Over Ukraine Peace Talks Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had been threatening new sanctions on Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine, surprised many on Friday by announcing he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. While Trump’s team is open […]
