Venezuela Starts Christmas Early Amid Tensions with U.S. CARACAS — Venezuela will kick off Christmas celebrations on October 1 this year, President Nicolás Maduro announced, reviving an early holiday tradition introduced during political turmoil in 2024. Speaking on his weekly television program Con Maduro +, the president said the move was meant to “defend the […]
Heathrow Airport Evacuated Amid Possible Hazardous Materials Incident LONDON — Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest international airport, has advised passengers not to travel to the terminal after a potential hazardous materials incident. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters were on the scene responding to the situation. “Specialist crews have been deployed to assess the […]
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Proper Meals for Palestinian Prisoners Amid Conflict JERUSALEM — The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that Palestinian detainees must be provided with three meals a day, ensuring a minimum standard of nutrition, after complaints that prisoners were being intentionally starved during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision follows a petition filed […]
Former WhatsApp Security Head Sues Meta Over Alleged Data Access Violations SAN FRANCISCO — Attaullah Baig, who led WhatsApp’s security team from 2021 to 2025, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that roughly 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data without proper oversight. The complaint suggests this may have violated a 2020 U.S. […]
Apple to Unveil Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 Air at September 9 Event CUPERTINO — Apple is set to introduce its slimmest and lightest smartphone yet, the iPhone 17 Air, at its annual keynote event on September 9. The device, measuring just 5.5mm in thickness and featuring a 6.6-inch display, will sit between the standard and Pro […]
Govt Plans Farmers’ Package, Tax Relief for Flood-Hit Areas ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister Rana Tanveer on Monday announced that the government is preparing a special package to compensate farmers for crop and livestock losses caused by recent floods. He said the package would include tax exemptions on electricity bills in affected areas. “The federal government […]
Flood Alert Issued as Chenab, Sutlej Rivers Swell MULTAN/ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Multan have sounded an urgent evacuation alert as rising waters from the Chenab River reached the Shershah Bund, putting pressure on the protective embankments. Loudspeaker announcements are being made across nearby localities, urging residents to leave immediately. Many families have already begun moving […]
Court Extends Bail for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Multiple Cases ISLAMABAD — An Islamabad court on Monday extended the interim bail of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in several cases until October 7. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the bail pleas. Imran Khan’s bail was […]
The upper house seat had fallen vacant following the disqualification of the PTI’s Senator Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry. PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah and the PTI’s Salma Ijaz have been in the field for the Senate seat. Polling will continue without a break until 5:00 pm. The PTI has announced a boycott of the election as the party’s […]
Flood Situation Worsens as Evacuations Continue Across Sindh and Punjab KARACHI/LAHORE — Authorities remain on high alert as floodwaters continue to swell across Sindh and Punjab, prompting large-scale evacuations and raising concerns over rising river levels. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Monday that more than 7,700 people were evacuated from katcha areas in […]
