JERUSALEM: A three-judge panel hearing corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again recommended that prosecutors drop the bribery charge, saying it would be difficult to prove — a recommendation the court first made three years ago.Netanyahu’s lawyer, Amit Hadad, told the court that keeping the bribery charge would require testimony from…
There are plans in Berlin to tear down one of the last remnants of Adolf Hitler’s power centre. Almost nothing remains of the Nazi leader’s chancellery in central Berlin, except a bunker. But now there are plans to demolish it to build flats and offices. The New Reich Chancellery, built by Hitler’s favourite architect Albert…
Australia’s consumer watchdog has sued Amazon, claiming the tech giant introduced adverts in Prime Video using allegedly unfair contract terms. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Amazon had broken consumer protection law by making the unfair contracts with over a million annual subscribers between November 2023 and August 2025. “Consumers who wanted to…
The Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that children born in the US “to parents unlawfully or temporarily present” are “citizens at birth” under the 14th Amendment….
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Government has extended the ban on the operation of drones in open-air spaces across the province for another 30 days under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public safety and law and order. According…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and investment, with business leaders from both countries highlighting joint ventures as a key driver of future economic cooperation during a high-level meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Chairman of the Council…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory Authority (PAMRA) has launched four major initiatives aimed at modernising agricultural markets, improving sustainability, and strengthening services for farmers and consumers, in line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision for agricultural reform. The initiatives are designed to modernise the province’s agricultural marketing…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan SAHIWAL: The Office of the Ombudsperson Punjab has stepped up efforts to promote safe, dignified, and inclusive workplaces for women by reviewing the implementation of anti-harassment measures in educational institutions across the Sahiwal region. Consultant Qasim Bashir Chaudhry and Law Officer Muhammad Abdullah from the Ombudsperson Punjab Regional Office…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan has officially become the third country to join the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) after the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) committed to establishing the initiative’s National Chapter. The global manufacturer-led platform, jointly established by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International…
The BBC joined US, Japanese and Australian troops in remote North Queensland, where they trained together in some of Australia’s toughest terrain. But why were these exercises taking place in Australia – a country not at war, thousands of kilometres from today’s major conflicts? Our Australia correspondent Katy Watson explains.
