Pakistan, Russia Move Closer to Overland Trade Corridor Pakistan and Russia are taking a big step toward boosting trade with a new overland rail route connecting Karachi Port to Moscow. The route, planned under the 9th Intergovernmental Commission (IGC), will pass through Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. A key milestone came in May 2025 when Pakistan […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Applauds Economic Gains, Highlights Investor Confidence Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed satisfaction over the country’s economic performance, praising his team for steering Pakistan’s economy toward a positive trajectory. Speaking on the sidelines of recent developments, the prime minister said the historic gains at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) […]
Jimmy Kimmel Returns to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and Claps Back at Trump Los Angeles – Jimmy Kimmel made a triumphant return to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, following a six-day suspension by Disney-owned ABC. The suspension came after the Emmy-winning host made controversial remarks about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. In his opening monologue, Kimmel reflected […]
Ashwin Becomes First Indian Male to Sign With Big Bash League Club SYDNEY – Former India star Ravichandran Ashwin has signed with Sydney Thunder, becoming the first Indian male cricketer to join Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). The landmark deal comes after the 39-year-old retired from international cricket in December and wrapped up his Indian […]
U.S. Government Shutdown Threat Raises Fears for Markets and Regulators A potential U.S. government shutdown is raising alarms across Wall Street, with analysts warning it could disrupt financial markets, delay crucial economic data, and stall regulatory oversight. According to a note from Nomura, a prolonged shutdown could postpone or even cancel the release of key […]
Microsoft Ends Cloud Services Tied to Israeli Mass Surveillance Microsoft has moved to cut ties with an Israeli military program accused of using its cloud platform Azure to store phone call data collected from Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The decision followed a two-month internal probe triggered by a report in The Guardian. […]
Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Prison in Historic French Ruling PARIS – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy, making him the first French leader since World War II to face jail time. The ruling shocked both allies and critics. Sarkozy, visibly emotional as he left […]
Trump Delays TikTok Ban as $14 Billion U.S. Deal Takes Shape WASHINGTON – A new U.S.-based TikTok company is moving closer to reality, with an estimated value of around $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance confirmed Thursday. The figure is far below some Wall Street projections, but marks a major step in Washington’s effort to […]
Hegseth Abruptly Summons Senior U.S. Military Leaders Amid Pentagon Shake-Up WASHINGTON – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered the nation’s top generals and admirals to gather on short notice, a move that has stirred uncertainty among senior military officials. The reason for the sudden meeting remains unclear, with two officials acknowledging that the lack […]
Shehbaz Sharif Meets Trump in Washington, Discusses Peace and Regional Issues Washington, D.C. – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-profile meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., discussing matters of mutual interest alongside global and regional developments. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the talks highlighted peace efforts in the […]
