Washington D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has passed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bringing an end to a partial government shutdown that had disrupted key federal operations.Once signed into law by the President, the legislation will restore funding to several critical agencies that had been operating under…
Jamal CollierApr 30, 2026, 01:24 AM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota’s iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson. He has been at ESPN since Sept. 2021 and previously covered…
WASHINGTON / BERLIN — US President Donald Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday, telling him to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war instead of interfering in America’s nuclear diplomacy with Iran. Trump issued the rebuke on social media, warning European leaders not to undermine ongoing US-Iran negotiations.The spat was triggered after Chancellor…
Cashless payment system and home delivery service to further streamline passport servicesIslamabad: In a significant step toward improving public services, the federal government has announced a reduction in the processing time for normal passports from 21 days to 14 days, effective across all passport offices nationwide.The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin…
Silver also records uptick as precious metals rally across PakistanAfter a brief two-day respite, gold prices in Pakistan have once again witnessed a significant rise, putting fresh pressure on consumers and jewellery buyers across the country.According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs…
Maritime defence reaches new heights as President Zardari presides over ceremony in ChinaPakistan has taken a landmark step in strengthening its naval capabilities as the country’s first Hangor-class submarine was formally commissioned into the Pakistan Navy at an impressive ceremony held in Sanya, China.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the commissioning ceremony was attended…
Energy markets rattle investors amid supply concerns and geopolitical tensionsGlobal oil markets witnessed a dramatic surge as Brent Crude, the international benchmark, soared 8 percent to reach $121 per barrel — its highest level in four years — sending shockwaves through financial markets worldwide.Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American crude benchmark, also recorded a…
