Trump, Netanyahu Endorse Gaza Peace Plan; Pakistan, Arab States Back Deal Washington — Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that they are “beyond very close” to reaching a peace agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House, […]
Maduro Warns of Emergency as U.S. Military Buildup Escalates Caracas — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Monday that his government has begun consultations on declaring a state of emergency, warning that the country must be ready to defend itself if attacked by the United States. In a televised address, Maduro accused Washington of preparing a […]
Europe, Arab Nations Back Trump Peace Plan, Urge Hamas to Respond Washington — The United States’ latest peace initiative for Gaza is gaining broad international support, with European leaders and key Arab and Muslim-majority nations urging Hamas to accept the deal. In a joint statement, eight Arab and Muslim countries — including Egypt, Jordan, the […]
Canada Links Bishnoi Gang to Nijjar Murder, Declares It a Terror Group Ottawa — Canada has accused the Bishnoi gang, a crime syndicate notorious in India for assassinations and extortion, of possible involvement in the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar near Vancouver. Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and vocal supporter of an independent […]
Trump, Netanyahu Push New Peace Plan Amid Gaza Offensive Washington — Standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the two leaders were “beyond very close” to securing a long-elusive peace deal for the Middle East. Trump unveiled a 20-point plan that includes an immediate ceasefire, […]
PKR Shows Mixed Trends Against Major Currencies Amid Global Market Fluctuations Karachi: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) experienced minor shifts against major international currencies in the latest interbank market update, reflecting global economic movements and steady remittance inflows supporting local currency stability. According to data derived from the weighted average of closing interbank rates for the […]
Vijay Announces Compensation for Victims of Karur Rally Stampede Karur, Tamil Nadu — Tamil cinema superstar and TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) founder Vijay has announced an ex gratia of ₹20 lakh for the families of the 41 people who tragically lost their lives in the stampede at his rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Among the […]
China Launches New Visa to Attract Global STEM Talent Amid U.S. Trade Tensions Beijing is rolling out a new visa program aimed at attracting foreign talent, signaling its openness to investment and skilled workers as trade tensions with the U.S. cloud the country’s economic outlook. Despite having a strong pool of local engineers, China is […]
Clashes in Chittagong Hill Tracts Leave Three Dead Amid Protests Over Alleged Rape Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh — Violence erupted in the Chittagong Hill Tracts on Sunday as security forces confronted protesters angered by the alleged rape of an Indigenous woman, leaving at least three people dead. Demonstrators accused the military of opening fire, while […]
Trump says Gaza deal “effectively done” — but Netanyahu remains unconvinced WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday said a deal to end nearly two years of fighting in Gaza — one that would free hostages, disarm Hamas, and pause the war — is “effectively done” after talks with Arab and Muslim leaders at the […]