Ireland Pushes Ahead With Occupied Territories Bill, Norway Reviews Israeli Investments DUBLIN/OSLO — Ireland says it will move forward with its Occupied Territories Bill despite pressure from Washington, where more than a dozen US lawmakers have urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to add the country to a boycott list if the legislation is passed. Prime […]
Hiroshima, Nagasaki: Remembering the Only Nuclear Attacks in History HIROSHIMA — Seventy-nine years ago, two Japanese cities became the sites of the only nuclear attacks ever carried out in war — events that would change the course of history and lead to Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, ending World War Two. On the morning […]
Trump, Putin to Meet in Alaska for High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks MOSCOW/WASHINGTON — The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet next Friday, August 15, 2025, in Alaska to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov called the location “quite logical,” saying […]
Trump Weighs Military Action Against Cartels Designated as Terrorist Groups WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare plans for using military force against drug cartels officially designated as foreign terrorist organizations, according to reports by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Officials familiar with the matter say […]
Trump Brokers Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal WASHINGTON — Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a landmark peace agreement at the White House, ending decades of hostility over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and opening a new chapter in South Caucasus relations. The deal, hailed as a major foreign policy victory for President Donald Trump, is expected to unsettle […]
The upsurge in the river water developed a breach at Dhola Bund, which resulted in flooding in the area and hundreds of acres farmland drowned the water as the water rapidly flowing towards population settlements. Local residents are evacuating to safer places. A water flow of 23,000 cusecs passing through the area. An upsurge in […]
“This landmark development marks the dawn of a new era of peace, stability, and cooperation in the South Caucasus, a region that has endured decades of conflict and human suffering. We congratulate President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on this historic agreement, which reflects wisdom, foresight, and sagacity in charting a course for […]
Serving and Retired Judges Appointed to Special Courts, Tribunals Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Law and Justice has appointed several serving and retired District and Sessions Judges to key positions in special courts and tribunals, according to an official letter issued by the Member Inspection Team-I. Among the serving judges, Jehangir Ahmed Dayo […]
According to reports, the decision has sparked questions over procedural oversight and accountability within the upper house. On 7 August, the Senate Secretariat issued a notification naming Shibli Faraz and other members as part of a five-member body tasked with investigating a visa case involving a Joint Secretary. The committee is convened by Senator Saleem […]
Nawaz, Talat Lead Pakistan to Thrilling Win Over West Indies PORT OF SPAIN — A brilliant unbeaten partnership between Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat powered Pakistan to a tense victory over the West Indies in the first day-night ODI on Friday. Chasing 281, Pakistan found themselves under pressure at 180 for five in the 38th […]
