Getty Images One of the former staffers was an aide to Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te (pictured) A Taiwan court has convicted a former presidential aide of spying for China and three others who were also employed by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). One of the men worked in the office of then Foreign Minister…
Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has been involved in discussions about leading a post-war transitional authority in Gaza, the BBC understands. The proposal, which is said to have backing from the White House, would see Blair lead a governing authority supported by the UN and Gulf nations – before handing control back to…
Ali Abbas Ahmadi and Max Matza Watch: “I’m not afraid”, says James Comey after indictment A federal grand jury in the US state of Virginia has formally charged former FBI Director James Comey with two offences related to his testimony to Congress. Mr Comey, who has long drawn US President Donald Trump’s criticism, is accused…
Makkah: Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid, Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been appointed as the new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, following the death of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh. According to a royal decree, Sheikh bin Humaid — born in 1949 in Buraidah — graduated in Islamic jurisprudence from the Islamic…
Washington: US President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that it would be “better” for Türkiye not to purchase oil and gas from Russia, warning that Ankara’s energy ties with Moscow could complicate defense negotiations. The two leaders met at the White House during Erdoğan’s visit to Washington — his first since 2019…
Islamabad: The federal government has introduced a subsidized housing finance scheme titled “Mera Ghar, Mera Aashiyana”, aimed at helping middle- and low-income Pakistanis purchase or build affordable homes. According to a circular issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, the scheme will be implemented through commercial banks, the House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC), and microfinance…
New York: US President Donald Trump has unveiled a 21-point peace plan for the Middle East and Gaza, presenting it to Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. According to US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the plan has been shared with selected leaders and could lead to…
US President Donald Trump has urged Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia, part of a wider drive to cut off Moscow’s energy funding as the war in Ukraine rages on. Speaking alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, Trump said halting those imports would be “the best thing” his Turkish counterpart could…
Paris, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign received illicit funding from the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Paris court, however, acquitted Sarkozy of bribery and directly receiving illegal funds. Sentencing is scheduled to be announced later on Thursday. This marks…
AALBORG, (International Desk):Aalborg Airport in northern Denmark was forced to shut down on Thursday following multiple drone sightings, authorities confirmed. The closure comes just two days after Copenhagen Airport, the country’s main international hub, was also temporarily closed due to drone activity. That incident remains under investigation. Officials said flights at Aalborg were suspended as…
