Washington,Security has been significantly tightened at the venue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, where former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address. Officials confirmed enhanced checks and restrictions as supporters and political figures are expected to attend in large numbers. In a separate development, a newly announced $100,000 visa…
Islamabad:Pakistan has officially launched the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt nuclear power unit (C-5) in Chashma, Punjab, in collaboration with China. The project is being described as the largest nuclear power unit in the country’s history. According to officials, the C-5 plant will significantly enhance Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity and support long-term energy security. Experts…
Beijing: China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement about reclaiming Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, saying that Beijing respects Afghanistan’s independence and sovereignty. When asked about Trump’s remarks, the Deputy Director of China’s Foreign Ministry said that the future of Afghanistan should be decided by the Afghan people themselves. He emphasized that China does…
Brussels/London: Air travel across Europe faced widespread disruption on Friday after a major cyberattack targeted the IT service provider responsible for airline check-in and boarding systems, causing delays at several airports. Thousands of passengers were left stranded as airports from Paris to Frankfurt and Madrid reported long queues and flight cancellations. Aviation authorities confirmed that…
ISLAMABAD / RIYADH — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that under the newly signed Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence agreement Islamabad would “protect Saudi Arabia as it would its own territory” if Riyadh came under threat. He described the pact as a collective-defence arrangement and said the door remains open for other Arab states…
KABUL: The Taliban on Friday released a British couple who had been detained in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, officials confirmed. The pair, whose identities have not yet been made public, were freed following months of diplomatic engagement between Kabul and London. Taliban authorities did not disclose the reasons for their…
GENEVA: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), during its 80th session, adopted a significant resolution enhancing Palestine’s participation in UN activities. The resolution received overwhelming support with 145 votes in favor, 5 against, and 6 abstentions. It lays out mechanisms to allow Palestine meaningful engagement in the UN system. According to the adopted text: The…
New York: The United Nations Security Council has rejected a resolution seeking to ease sanctions on Iran, with the motion failing by a vote of 9 against 4. In response, Tehran expressed strong disapproval, warning that the decision could have dangerous consequences for nuclear non-proliferation efforts. Iranian officials accused Western powers of pursuing a “biased…
Beirut: The Lebanese army carried out a raid in Shatila refugee camp, arresting several suspected drug dealers. Military officials confirmed that the operation targeted networks involved in narcotics distribution inside the camp and surrounding areas. Weapons and quantities of drugs were reportedly seized during the raid. The army stated that the arrests are part of…
Beirut: Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar chaired a high-level meeting focused on strengthening security and improving traffic management in the capital. The discussions centered on measures to organize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance the visibility of security forces across Beirut to ensure public safety and stability. Authorities emphasized that the initiative is part of…
