The Kenyan authorities paid a network of trolls to threaten and intimidate young protesters during recent anti-government demonstrations, Amnesty International has said. A new report by the human rights organisation said government agencies also employed surveillance and disinformation to target organisers of the mass protests, which swept Kenya across 2024 and 2025. The demonstrations were…
Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers is stepping down from the board at OpenAI, a week after a tranche of emails between him and late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released. Summers said in a statement to the BBC that he was “grateful for the opportunity to have served, excited about the potential of…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab University Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) held a special ceremony to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its graduates who have recently secured key positions in the Punjab government, including Assistant Director Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, and Assistant Director Parole and Probation. The event was…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan SWAT: The University of Swat (UOS) convened its 2nd Institutional Quality Circle (IQC) meeting on November 19, 2025, under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Hassan Sher, to review progress on quality assurance reforms and strengthen institutional academic standards. During the session, the Vice Chancellor briefed members on the Higher…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Housing Department has announced that the Punjab Horticulture Authority’s (PHA) province-wide green mission is progressing rapidly as part of efforts to combat smog and improve the urban environment. According to the department’s spokesperson, the tree washing campaign is being implemented regularly across 10 major districts of Punjab,…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, held a detailed interaction with police employees and their families at the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore, where he listened to their concerns and issued immediate directives for timely redressal. According to official details, the IG Punjab reviewed several individual cases and…
A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 246 passengers and 21 crew has run aground on rocks off the country’s south-east coast. The Queen Jenuvia 2 is stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is currently no risk of sinking or capsizing, according to the Coast Guard. People are currently being moved to…
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner alongside the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night. Speaking ahead of the event, US President Donald Trump said it was an “honour” to host Ronaldo, whose starring role in the Saudi football league has seen him become a face of the country’s…
Getty Images Both chambers of Congress agreed to order the US justice department to release its files on sex offender financier Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the measure in a 427-1 vote and the Senate unanimously fast-tracked it without a formal vote. The moves come just days after President Donald Trump reversed…
The US will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump told reporters ahead of a White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “We will be doing that. We will be selling F-35 jets,” Trump said. “They’ve been a great ally.” The leaders are expected to discuss deals on defence…
