Spain Wildfires Force 75,000 Evacuations as PM Pedro Sanchez Warns of Difficult Hours Ahead

MADRID: Spain continues to battle one of its most severe wildfire emergencies in recent years, with approximately 75,000 residents displaced as massive blazes rage around Madrid and parts of eastern Spain. Although authorities reported encouraging progress overnight, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cautioned that the country still faces “difficult hours” before the fires are fully contained. […]

Rev. Shahid M. Paul Meets U.S. Senator James Lankford

Rev. Shahid M. Paul Holds Key Meeting with U.S. Senator James Lankford Detailed discussions on human rights, interfaith harmony, religious freedom, establishment of new churches, leadership development, and strengthening cooperation Oklahoma (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) : Rev. Shahid M. Paul is currently on a visit to the United States, where he is actively engaging with prominent […]

France and Spain Wildfires Force 200,000 People to Flee as Emergency Declared

Wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 200,000 people from their homes and holiday resorts, prompting Spain to declare a national emergency and France to call in military support. The France and Spain wildfires have burned tens of thousands of hectares in just days, fueled by an intense heatwave gripping much of Western […]

Born Too Soon: Gaza’s Premature Babies Are Fighting for Survival

Doctors across Gaza are reporting a sharp rise in premature births, with UNICEF warning that roughly one in five newborns now needs intensive neonatal or thermal care. Maternal malnutrition, displacement, and the collapse of prenatal health services have combined to put babies in Gaza at extraordinary risk before they even take their first breath. Background […]

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Arrives in Syria on Historic First Visit Since Civil War

DAMASCUS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday for a landmark three-day visit, becoming the first UN chief to travel to the country since before the outbreak of Syria’s devastating civil war more than a decade ago. The visit marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the United Nations seeks to reinforce its […]

U.S. Denies Passports Over Unpaid Child Support

U.S. State Department Begins Crackdown on Parents Who Fail to Pay Child Support By Asim Siddiqui | Washington, D.C. The U.S. government has launched a renewed enforcement effort against parents who fail to meet their child support obligations, with the U.S. Department of State taking steps to deny or revoke passports for individuals who owe […]

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 […]

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