U.S. Justice Department Investigates NYC Hotels Used as Migrant Shelters
The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into the operation of New York City hotels serving as migrant shelters, according to media reports on Wednesday. While details remain limited, the probe comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the city’s handling of the migrant crisis.…
Bomb Threat Targeted Sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Local police in Charleston, South Carolina, revealed on Wednesday that a bomb threat was made earlier this month against the sister of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Authorities have not disclosed further details on the nature of the threat or potential suspects.…
Dollar Struggles Amid Trade War Concerns, Yen Gains on Policy Outlook
The U.S. dollar faced headwinds on Thursday as investors grew concerned about the impact of an escalating global trade war on inflation and economic growth. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen ticked higher, supported by favorable domestic conditions that could lead to further policy tightening by…
Russia Presents U.S. With Demands for Ukraine War Settlement, Relations Reset
Russia has handed the United States a list of demands for a potential deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset diplomatic relations with Washington. This development follows a U.S. proposal for a 30-day truce aimed at de-escalating the conflict between Kyiv and…
UK PM Keir Starmer Pledges Public Sector Reforms to Revive Economy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech on public sector reform, reaffirming his commitment to accelerating economic growth and overhauling government services in 2024. His remarks come after Labour’s first budget failed to improve growth forecasts and triggered a two-day decline in government…
India’s Telecom Regulator Favors 5-Year Satellite Spectrum Allocation, Defies Starlink’s 20-Year Demand
India’s telecom regulator is set to recommend a satellite broadband spectrum allocation for around five years to evaluate initial market adoption, a senior government source revealed on Thursday. This move challenges Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has been pushing for a 20-year permit to ensure…
Hugo Boss Warns of Weakening U.S. and China Consumer Confidence, Shares Drop
Hugo Boss issued a cautionary outlook on Thursday, warning of a further decline in consumer confidence in the United States and China. The announcement sent the luxury fashion brand’s shares tumbling by as much as 5%. The company projected its 2025 sales to remain…
Pakistani Security Forces End Train Hijacking, Kill 33 Militants in Balochistan
ISPR Confirms Successful Operation, Hundreds of Hostages Rescued Islamabad – Pakistani security forces have successfully ended a dramatic hostage crisis after storming a train hijacked by separatist militants in Balochistan. The military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), confirmed that all 33 attackers…
Pakistan Confirms Ambassador’s Entry Denial into the U.S.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ahsan Wagan, was denied entry to the U.S. on a private visit. Investigations are ongoing regarding the incident. The Foreign Ministry stated that it is handling the matter, and urged against speculation until…
Pakistan Cricket Team Departs for New Zealand Tour
The Pakistan cricket team has departed from Lahore for their tour of New Zealand, with a stopover in Dubai before arriving in Christchurch. The tour begins with a five-match T20 series starting on March 16. Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Agha, will lead the team,…