Watch: The BBC reports on the latest Epstein file release The US Department of Justice (DoJ) released its latest – and largest – tranche of files on Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday. The 11,000-plus documents continue a stream of released information that began on Friday, the deadline mandated in a law that required the department to…
Anbarasan EthirajanGlobal affairs correspondent NurPhoto via Getty Images Protests erupted in India over the killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh The killing of a Hindu man during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained ties between Dhaka and Delhi into a deeper crisis. As the two neighbours accuse each other of…
Khanyisile NgcoboJohannesburg Gallo Images via Getty Images Senzo Mchunu was suspended as police minister after corruption allegations emerged about him, which he denies South Africans have long suspected corruption and political interference were at work in the police force but in the past few months allegations appearing to confirm this have been aired in two…
Australian Federal Police Police arrested and charged the British man, 43, earlier this month A British national in Australia has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols. The 43-year-old man living in Queensland was arrested and charged earlier this month, after allegedly using a social media account to post the…
Lebo DisekoGlobal Religion correspondent Getty Images Pope Leo has criticised the Trump administration’s immigration policy Jesse Romero, a conservative Catholic podcaster, has some choice words for Pope Leo XIV. “The Pope should tell us how to get to heaven,” says Romero. “He has no authority over the government; he has to stay in his lane.”…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab organised a simple yet dignified ceremony in Lahore to celebrate Christmas, underscoring its commitment to interfaith harmony and the protection of minority rights.Vice Chairman OPC Punjab Barrister Amjad Malik and Commissioner OPC Punjab Ms. Saman Rai cut the Christmas cake alongside officers and staff,…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Punjab government’s vision of a “Disability-Free Punjab” took another practical step forward on Tuesday as wheelchairs and assistive devices were distributed among persons with disabilities at a ceremony held at the Directorate General of Social Welfare.The event was organised on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister and was…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab University (PU) will organise Pakistan’s largest three-day annual book fair from January 29 to 31, 2026, at its New Campus, under the auspices of the university administration.The announcement was made by the PU administration following the approval of the event by Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali. On the directives…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — A Christmas cake-cutting ceremony was held at the Emergency Services Headquarters in Lahore on Tuesday to honour Christian employees of the Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122).Addressing the gathering, Secretary Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer said that Christmas is a day to renew the collective commitment to mutual love, brotherhood, tolerance,…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Secretary and Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to national service, stating that he will continue to serve the country wherever the government assigns him.He was speaking at a farewell ceremony organised by the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, marking the conclusion of his…
