U.S. President DonaldB Trump is holding a meeting with Turkey’s president at the White House, with talks expected to focus on bilateral ties, regional security, and economic cooperation.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France, and the United Nations to implement the Gaza peace plan adopted at the September 22 conference.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders, including one affirming that his plan to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to American and global investors complies with a 2024 law requiring the app’s Chinese owners to divest or face a nationwide ban.
Hundreds of New Yorkers, including union members, advocates, and elected officials, gathered at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions toward migrants.
Carla Bruni, former supermodel and singer-songwriter, voiced support for her husband, ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy, on Thursday after he was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy related to dealings with Libya.
Gold prices held steady on Friday as U.S. data cooled expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Fresh tariffs announced by President Donald Trump also lent support, with investors awaiting a key U.S. inflation report later in the day.
The dollar remained steady against the euro and sterling on Friday, retaining recent strong gains. Investors are now awaiting U.S. consumer spending data, after better-than-expected growth figures lowered expectations for additional Federal Reserve policy easing later this year.
Pakistan has completed preparations to launch its first modern hyperspectral satellite, developed under SUPARCO’s leadership. Scheduled for October 2025, the satellite will aid in mineral exploration, boost agricultural development, and enhance research on flood monitoring, glacier melting, and air pollution, opening new avenues for scientific and environmental progress.
In a thrilling Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs with outstanding bowling. The victory secured Pakistan’s place in the final. The much-anticipated showdown against arch-rivals India will take place on September 28, starting at 7:30 PM local time.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Washington, D.C., to a red carpet welcome, accompanied by a high-level Pakistani delegation. He is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House to discuss peace, investment, and strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.