China Customs Customs officers recently seized a batch of maps bound for export, which they described as “problematic” Chinese customs officers in eastern Shandong province have seized 60,000 maps that “mislabelled” the self-governed island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory. The maps, authorities said, also “omitted important islands” in the South…
The Trump administration is looking for alternative ways to ensure federal law enforcement officers are paid as the government shutdown enters its third week. With Democrats and Republicans locked in a stalemate over the shutdown, officials in government are exploring alternative ways of paying for some key programmes, including a food programme for women and…
Laura Gozzi and Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Bloomberg via Getty Images Sébastien Lecornu announced the planned suspension two days before his new government faced votes of confidence French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has told parliament he backs suspending controversial 2023 pension reforms, in the face of crucial votes of no-confidence later this week. The changes,…
Tom BatemanState department correspondent travelling on Air Force One Watch: “I’m talking about rebuilding Gaza”, Trump tells the BBC’s Tom Bateman US President Donald Trump’s day-long trip to the Middle East came as the Gaza deal was clinched: an agreement coming into force amounting to one of the most critical moments yet after two years…
Alice CuddySenior international reporter, in Tel Aviv BBC Rotem Cooper says his father’s body not being returned was a “disappointment” The son of an Israeli hostage whose body remains in Gaza has told the BBC he is dealing with the realisation that “it’s not over and it’s going to be a longer battle”. Rotem Cooper,…
Dubai — On the sidelines of GITEX 2025, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, held a series of high-level meetings aimed at advancing bilateral collaboration in technology, digital governance, and innovation. In a meeting with Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary at the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, both sides…
The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) appellate judges have disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from handling a case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte due to a potential conflict of interest. The decision follows mounting concerns regarding impartiality after Khan’s previous association with individuals connected to the case. Meanwhile, media reports have also surfaced…
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia has announced the implementation of a new version of its Premium Residency Program, effectively ending the long-standing Kafeel (sponsorship) requirement for foreign residents. Under the updated scheme, expatriates can now live, work, and invest in the Kingdom without the need for a Saudi sponsor — a landmark reform aligned with the country’s Vision…
It’s often said that a picture can speak a thousand words. The one in Indian newspapers on Monday morning showing female journalists occupying front-row seats at the Afghan Taliban foreign minister’s press conference in Delhi is certainly one of those. The conference – the second press event by Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Afghan embassy…
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT — A landmark Gaza peace agreement was signed in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough aimed at restoring lasting peace in the region. Leaders and representatives from the United States, Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar signed the accord as guarantor nations. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also…
