New York An internal World Bank document reviewed by Reuters reveals that 27 countries are seeking rapid access to crisis financing mechanisms in response to the economic shockwaves caused by the ongoing Iran war — adding a stark new dimension to a conflict whose consequences are reverberating far beyond the Middle East.The document, released Friday,…
LondonNorfolk Police have arrested seven Afghan nationals on serious charges of child sexual exploitation following a coordinated operation involving raids at multiple addresses in Norwich and Dumbarton.According to British media reports, the case centres on two girls who were minors at the time of the alleged offences, with incidents believed to have taken place in…
New DelhiUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that negotiations with Iran have entered a decisive phase, expressing strong optimism that Tehran could accept a deal to end hostilities as early as today.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his official visit to India in New Delhi, Rubio said diplomatic efforts were…
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organisations in Geneva, Mikhail Ulyanov, has publicly sided with Tehran over Washington in the ongoing Iran-US ceasefire and nuclear negotiations, stating that Iran’s assessment of the talks more closely reflects reality while the United States is exaggerating the progress achieved so far.In a post on social…
Tehran — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed on Saturday that negotiations brokered by Pakistan between Tehran and Washington are actively progressing toward finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), though significant hurdles remain.Speaking to Reuters, Baghaei offered a cautiously measured assessment of the diplomatic process. “We are both far from and close to a…
Bahria Phase 7,In a heartwarming display of pride and achievement, Westminster International School hosted its Early Years Graduation Ceremony on Saturday at Raiha Cine Gold, Bahria Phase 7 — marking a landmark moment for its youngest scholars and their families.The grand event was graced by the school’s Director, Mr. Daniyal Chaudhary, along with jubilant parents,…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday to reset strained bilateral relations and reinforce the Quad — a strategic Indo-Pacific alliance comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia.Rubio is scheduled to hold high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, and other senior Indian officials. The visit…
Boca Chica, Texas — SpaceX has successfully launched the most powerful version of its Starship rocket to date, marking the 12th test flight of the massive spacecraft in a mission that captured global attention — coming just 48 hours after billionaire founder Elon Musk made the bombshell announcement that SpaceX would be going public.The rocket,…
