Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Mishal passes away
RIYADH: Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has passed away. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Royal Court announced that Prince...
Withdrawal from World Health Organization among several executive orders Trump signs
Washington: President Trump has signed an executive order beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization. It was among dozens of...
Notable figures and dignitaries attend Trump’s swearing-In ceremony
WASHINGTON: The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected US President, which was held at the Capital Arena, was attended by many eminent personalities. The inauguration...
Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump did not put his hand on Bible during his inauguration, raising questions about how the Bible traditionally figures in the ceremony....
Trump sworn in as 47th President, signs historic orders on inauguration day
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump declares state of emergency on US-Mexico border, renames Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’. Donald Trump has declared a state of...
Fire Intensity in LA anticipated to increase once again
LOS ANGELES: The wildfire, which began on January 7 in the city of Los Angeles, California, has not yet been fully contained. According to U.S....
Trudeau congratulates Trump as cabinet meets amid threat of tariffs
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Canada’s “mutually beneficial relationship” with the U.S. while congratulating President Donald Trump as he officially takes office, but Trudeau...
Donald Trump became the 47th U.S President
WASHINGTON: Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court has administered the oath of office to President Trump, The inauguration ceremony of newly elected...
Donald Trump will sworn in as US president soon
WASHINGTON: The oath-taking ceremony of the American president is considered one of the major events not only in the US but across the world. The...
Renowned Indian actor found dead in own house
MUMBAI: Indian actor Yogesh Mahajan was playing leading role in a TV drama series Shiv Shakti, when staff went to actor’s house after he didn’t...
X (Twitter) introduces TikTok-like vertical video feed
WEB DESK: X formerly Twitter will now feel quite similar to TikTok, cause X has updated its video feed interface to resemble TikTok. According to...
Iran court sentences pop singer Tataloo to death
WEB DESK: Iranian Supreme Court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after being convicted of blasphemy. According...
Taliban Minister calls for reversal of ban on women’s education in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan called the ban on girls’ education as unfair to them and called for its end. A senior Taliban leader...
Trump launched his cryptocurrency ‘Trump$’
WASHINGTON: The newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, has launched his cryptocurrency ‘Trump$’ and the market capitalization of this currency has reached...
Implementation on ceasefire agreement is now next administration’s responsibility, Joe Biden
WASHINGTON: The guns fell silent in Gaza today in a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and it is now the responsibility of the next...
Gaza ceasefire is our historic achievement, first step for peace in Middle East, Trump
WASHINGTON: Gaza ceasefire is the result of our historic success, it is the first step towards peace in the Middle East, says newly elected US...
90 Palestinians released under the Gaza ceasefire agreement
GAZA: On the first day of ceasefire Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday for suspending 15-month-old war that...
Aid trucks began arriving in Gaza’s Rafah area
RAFAH: After the commencement of the ceasefire, aid trucks have started entering Gaza from Egypt. Approximately 200 aid trucks, including 20 carrying fuel, entered the...
PM approves ambassadors’ appointment to several countries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday approved the appointment of new Pakistani ambassadors to various countries. According to sources in the PM Secretariat, Asma...
Fire erupted in India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival
UTTAR PRADESH: A large fire broke out at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on...
Trump, Xi Jinping discussed issues including TikTok in telephonic conversation
WEB DESK: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said on Friday that he wants to thank US President-elect Donald Trump for his commitment to work with...
Ceasefire deal agreed between Israel, Hamas commences
Tel Aviv/Gaza: A ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect after a nearly three-hour delay. During the delayed time Israeli attacks...
World Religion Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Religion Day is being observed today. The yearly observance of the day is aimed at promoting understanding for different religions. The purpose...
In Nigeria, 60 people killed in tanker explosion.
WEB DESK: Tanker overturned in northern Nigeria, causing petrol to leak out. People from the nearby community gathered to collect the leaking petrol. According to...
Israel issued list of Palestinian Prisoners, released from Israeli Custody
WEB DESK: Israel’s Ministry of Justice has released the list of Palestinian prisoners who will be freed under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The list, which...
Two judges killed outside Supreme Court in Iran
TEHRAN: In a tragic incident two judges were killed outside the Supreme Court building in Tehran. According to a report by a foreign news agency,...
Champions Trophy: India announces 15 member squad
WEB DESK: India on Saturday unveil15-member squads for the forthcoming ODI series of three matches against England and the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Talking...
Sheikh Hasina reveals narrow escape from assassination attempt in Bangladesh
WEB DESK: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has disclosed surviving multiple assassination attempts following her ousting amid a student-led revolution. Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh...
Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow
WEB DESK: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin have signed a cooperation pact, deepening the partnership between two of the world’s most...
Severe cold forces Trump inauguration indoors, first time in 40 years
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday rather than outdoors because of severe cold, the first time in 40...
US Top Court rules TikTok can be banned in United State
WEB DESK: The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday issued a verdict against Chinese social media platform TikTok by upholding the federal law...
Oscars event postpones owing to Los Angels wildfires
LOS ANGELS: The Oscar Awards, Hollywood’s most prestigious night, is facing unprecedented uncertainty due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. For the first time...
China’s population drops for a third consecutive year
HONG KONG: China’s population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024, with the number of deaths outpacing a slight increase in births, and experts...
Michelle, Barack Obama divorce speculation intensified
WEB DESK: The buzz started when Michelle was absent from two key public events and escalated after a statement confirmed that Barack Obama would attend...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release deal done: Netanyahu
WEB DESK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli government would vote on the ceasefire deal with Hamas that calls for a pause in...
Preps on go for Trump’s Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is set to ready for inaugurated as 47th President of United States on Monday 20th January. Trump’s second presidential inauguration, set for January...
Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu’s office says
WEB DESK: The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the GAZA...
Mumbai Police releases Saif Ali Khan‘s attacker image
MUMBAI: Mumbai police have released a photo of the suspect who attacked Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. According to Indian media, the police shared the...
Migrant boat sinks off in Morocco, 50 killed
WEB DESK: At least 50 migrants lost their lives when a makeshift boat attempting to reach Spain from West Africa capsized off the coast of...
Israeli Cabinet fails to approve ceasefire deal, Netanyahu accuses Hamas
WEB DESK: Following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday, the Israeli Cabinet was supposed to approve the agreement today, but as of now,...
Biden warns US warned about a dangerous concentration of wealth in the United States.
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden delivered a farewell address from the Oval Office as he prepares to transition his power to President-elect Donald Trump. President Joe...
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement designed to end 15-month Gaza war, says official
Tel Aviv/ Gaza: Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed...
Usman Qadir get new opportunities in Australia to continue
LAHORE: Pakistani spin bowler Usman Qadir has officially relocated to Australia as he aims to enhance his cricketing career and explore new opportunities down under....
A bill to prevent transgenders from participating in women’s sports has been approved in the United States
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to bar transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. The House on Tuesday passed legislation...
Gaza ceasefire talks enter final stages
DOHA: Negotiators were close to finalizing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza on Wednesday following extensive discussions in Qatar. Both U.S. and Egyptian leaders expressed their...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested following controversial martial law attempt
WEB DESK: South Korean authorities arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, a month after his brief declaration of martial law. South Korean investigators have arrested South...
Breakthrough in Doha brings Gaza ceasefire Deal within reach
DOHA/CAIRO: Negotiators will meet in Doha on Tuesday seeking to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza after U.S. President Joe...
Almost 15 million people take holy dip on first day in India’s Maha Kumbh festival
WEB DESK: Tens of thousands of Hindus seeking absolution of their sins are immersing themselves in freezing waters at the convergence of sacred rivers as...
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Kyushu, Japan
Tokyo: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Kyushu region in Japan on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of...
At least 24 have died in Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES: Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day on Sunday, taking advantage of...