UN Report: Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks, Showing Signs of Recovery Geneva – The ozone hole over Antarctica was smaller in 2024 compared to recent years, according to a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Experts hailed the finding as positive news for both human health and the planet. “Today, the ozone layer […]
Israel Steps Up Strikes on Gaza, Katz Vows No Relent as Rubio Backs Offensive Gaza City – Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared on Tuesday that Gaza was “on fire” as the military intensified its offensive, vowing that Israel “will not relent” until Hamas is defeated and hostages are freed. “The IDF is striking terrorist […]
Saudi Central Bank Launches Google Pay in the Kingdom Riyadh – The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially launched Google Pay in the Kingdom, marking a major step forward in digital payments. The announcement was made during the Money 20/20 Middle East Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Google […]
Saudi Arabia Seizes Thousands of Motorcycles, Warns Riders of Strict Penalties Riyadh – Saudi authorities have confiscated thousands of motorcycles across the Kingdom in a sweeping crackdown on traffic violations. According to Sabq newspaper, Riyadh topped the list with 3,598 motorcycles seized, followed by Jeddah with 1,970. Other regions also reported confiscations, including 540 in […]
EU Pushes Back on Trump’s Demands Over Russia and China Brussels – Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest calls for tougher action on Russia and China are drawing a cautious response from European officials, who argue that much of what he demands is either already underway or simply not realistic. In a weekend post on […]
Dollar Nears Two-Month Low as Trump Presses Fed for Bigger Rate Cut The U.S. dollar slipped close to a two-month low against the British pound on Tuesday, as investors braced for another Federal Reserve rate cut and U.S. President Donald Trump renewed pressure for more aggressive monetary easing. Markets widely expect the Fed to trim […]
PM Shehbaz to Visit Saudi Arabia, UK, and US Between September 17–27 Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a diplomatic tour covering Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States from September 17 to 27, official sources confirmed. The visit comes soon after his return from Doha, where he […]
Groom Missing on Wedding Day Found Safe, Says Police Karachi – A groom who went missing from Korangi’s Madina Colony on his wedding day has been found safe, police confirmed on Monday. The groom, identified as Jehanzeb, was initially feared abducted after he disappeared hours before the ceremony. However, investigators later determined that he had […]
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Israel’s Aggression, Regional Peace Riyadh – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The discussions focused on the escalating situation in […]
Five Soldiers Martyred in Kech Blast, Five Militants Killed in Clearance Operation Kech – Five Pakistan Army personnel embraced martyrdom after an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted their convoy during a routine movement in the Sherbandi area of Kech district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Monday. The martyred soldiers were identified as Captain […]
