EPA/Shutterstock At least three people have been killed and nine others injured as a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in the Taiwanese capital Taipei. The 27-year-old suspect set off smoke bombs at Taipei’s main metro station, before running to another station in a busy shopping district, stabbing people along the way, Taiwanese Premier Cho…
Watch: “It’s finally happening” – Trump supporters on the potential release of the Epstein files The US justice department will begin releasing long-awaited files related to Jeffrey Epstein as mandated by a new law, though not all documents would be made public on Friday, a top official says. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the…
Getty Images Fernando P being escorted into the regional court in Aachen, western Germany A court in the German city of Aachen has sentenced a man to eight-and-a-half years in prison for repeatedly drugging and raping his wife, filming the acts and then posting them online. The man, named only as Fernando P in line…
Karachi, Pakistan – December 19, 2025: The U.S. Mission in Pakistan, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University (Tennessee, USA), has successfully concluded the STEMpowered initiative, a $294,000 program designed to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Pakistan. Implemented in partnership with Sukkur IBA (SIBA) University and Beyond the Classroom Education, the program included…
Sydney, Australia: Thousands of people took to the waters at Bondi Beach, paddling out in a moving tribute to honor the victims of a recent mass shooting. The ceremony comes as the Australian government announced a gun buyback scheme aimed at reducing the number of firearms in circulation. Sydney is also preparing for three more…
This year, Sudan’s civil war has continued with both sides accused of committing war crimes. As international efforts go on to end the hostilities, there has been a focus on the roles that other countries may be playing in the conflict. One has come under particular scrutiny – the United Arab Emirates. It has faced…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The launch ceremony of renowned singer Adeel Barki’s debut book of English poetry, “Sonance,” was held on the evening of December 18 at a well-known hotel in Lahore, drawing a distinguished gathering of writers, poets, and prominent figures from the city’s arts and cultural circles. The event stood out for…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm, reverence, and dignity at Hidayat Ismail School, where students, teachers, and parents paid rich tribute to the founder of Pakistan. The commemorative ceremony was presided over by the school’s esteemed owner, Ms. Imrana Kaneez, who was warmly acknowledged for her…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Cane Commissioner Amjad Hafeez has said that sugar prices across the province have declined significantly following the recent sugarcane crushing season, with the impact of reduced prices now beginning to reach consumers. According to the Cane Commissioner, a notable decrease has been recorded in ex-mill sugar prices at sugar…
Award Distribution Ceremony for Best Taxpayers 2024–25 By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Director General Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Punjab, Umar Sher Chatha, has said that sustained revenue growth can only be achieved through mutual trust between taxpayers and tax authorities, emphasizing that recognition of top taxpayers lies at the heart of the Punjab…
