Pakistan Investors Forum Saudi Arabia Boosts Investment Ties
Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah, Syed Mustafa Rabbani , has emphasized that overseas Pakistani investors must strictly implement an effective investment strategy to help increase Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the national economy. He assured investors that the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah would provide every possible support and guidance, adding that […]
Philippines Accuses China of Water Cannon Attacks for Second Straight Day at Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines has accused China of using water cannon on its coast guard and fisheries vessels near Scarborough Shoal for a second consecutive day, marking the third confrontation between the two countries in the South China Sea within a single week. China and Philippines news today centers on this escalating standoff, which comes just days […]
ICC Decision Today: Member States Vote on Removing Prosecutor Karim Khan
Diplomats from around the world gathered at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for a historic ICC decision today, voting by secret ballot on whether to permanently remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations. The vote marks an unprecedented moment in the 20-plus year history of the International Criminal Court. […]
Captain Phillips Pirate Attack: The True Story Behind the Film, and Why Somali Piracy Is Back
The 2013 film “Captain Phillips” turned a real 2009 hijacking off the coast of Somalia into one of the most talked-about maritime dramas of the decade. More than a decade later, the same waters are making headlines again, as a fresh wave of Somali piracy has left Pakistani sailors held hostage and reignited global concern […]
Houthi Red Sea Attacks Escalate as Oil Prices Surge Past $100 a Barrel
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea this week, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel for the first time since May. The Houthi Red Sea crisis has entered a new phase, with the group declaring a formal naval blockade on Saudi shipments in direct response to the ongoing […]
US House Passes Measure Seeking to Limit Trump’s Military Powers on Iran, Senate Rejects Companion Bill
House lawmakers vote to require congressional approval for continued US military action against Iran, but the Senate blocks a similar proposal. WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution urging President Donald Trump to end American military operations against Iran unless Congress formally authorises further use of force, highlighting growing divisions in Washington […]
UN Secretary-General Candidates 2026: Full Race Guide Who Will Lead the World Body in 2027?
The current Secretary-General is António Guterres of Portugal, whose second term ends on December 31, 2026. That means the United Nations needs a new chief and fast. On November 25, 2025, the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council formally opened the 2026 Secretary-General race with a joint letter inviting nominations from member […]
Houston Mayor John Whitmire Honors Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Following Sitara-e-Khidmat Recognition
Pakistani-American humanitarian receives official recognition in Houston as Mayor Whitmire announces plans to visit Pakistan. HOUSTON: Houston Mayor John Whitmire has honored Pakistani-American humanitarian Muhammad Saeed Sheikh after he was awarded Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Khidmat (Star of Service), recognizing his decades of dedication to humanitarian work and community development. The recognition ceremony was organized by the Consulate […]
US Inflation Fuels Shoplifting as Labor Force Hits Record Low
Inflation Drives More Americans to Shoplifting as Labor Force Participation Hits Record Low WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two newly released reports point to growing financial stress across the United States, highlighting the economic challenges facing millions of Americans as inflation continues to strain household budgets and labor force participation falls to historic lows. According to a […]
US House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill With US Israeli Military Integration Embedded Inside
The United States House of Representatives narrowly passed a massive $1.15 trillion defense spending bill on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, advancing the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, widely known as the 2027 NDAA. The vote ended at 216 to 212, splitting almost entirely along party lines in one of the most contentious defense […]
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