WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to host a UFC fight card at the White House in 2026 to commemorate America’s 250th birthday, a move that has taken the combat sports world by storm. UFC President Dana White confirmed the idea, hinting it could become the biggest and most high-profile event […]
NEW YORK – A high-level United Nations conference, initially set for mid-June, has been rescheduled to late July after being postponed due to Israel’s surprise military campaign against Iran, diplomatic sources confirmed. The summit, organized by the UN General Assembly and co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, was expected to draw heads of state and […]
Court Blocks 9/11 Plea Deals, Backs Defense Secretary’s Decision WASHINGTON – A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11 attacks, and two accomplices, citing the defense secretary’s authority in such matters. Last year, then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin scrapped […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department has laid off over 1,350 employees, including 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service officers based in the United States, as part of a large-scale restructuring effort aligned with former President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. The move comes amid global tensions, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, the prolonged […]
NEW DELHI – A Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, in what has become the deadliest aviation accident in over a decade. A report released Saturday by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) suggests the crash may have been caused by the fuel cutoff switches being […]
GAZA – The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has issued a scathing condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling it “a graveyard of children and starving people” following the deaths of Palestinians near food distribution sites. Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, expressed his outrage on Friday after Israeli forces killed […]
GHF Disputes UN Claims Over Civilian Deaths at Gaza Aid Sites GAZA/GENEVA – Tensions continue to rise over the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) clashes with United Nations agencies over recent civilian deaths near aid distribution zones. According to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), at least 798 […]
Saudi Riyal Hits Rs75.86, Boosting Pakistan’s Economic Outlook The exchange rate of the Saudi Riyal rose to Rs75.86 in the open market on Thursday, with the selling price touching Rs76.43. The increase, fueled by robust remittance inflows and seasonal market dynamics, underscores the Riyal’s critical role in Pakistan’s economic landscape. Saudi Arabia: Pakistan’s Top Remittance […]
BULAWAYO – South African cricketer Wiaan Mulder has sparked debate in the cricketing world after declaring the innings at 367 not out, just before lunch on Day 2 of the second Test against Zimbabwe, passing up the opportunity to break West Indies legend Brian Lara’s iconic record of 400 not out. Mulder’s decision to walk […]
NHTSA Probes Polestar Recall After Rear-View Camera Failures Persist WASHINGTON – U.S. auto safety regulators have launched a recall inquiry into Polestar after receiving over 100 complaints that a previously issued software fix failed to resolve rear-view camera malfunctions in certain vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar […]
