Lahore, July 31 — In a sweeping verdict that has sent political shockwaves through Pakistan, a court in Faisalabad on Thursday sentenced 166 members of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party — including several top opposition lawmakers — to 10 years in prison each for their alleged roles in the violent May 9, 2023, attacks […]
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VILNIUS — Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has announced his resignation in the wake of an intensifying corruption investigation tied to his private business dealings. President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed on Wednesday that Paluckas communicated his decision during a brief phone call earlier in the day, as reported by the Austrian National Television ORF. The resignation […]
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hancellor Merz Faces Over 1,000 Legal Complaints Over Gaza Policy, Arms Support to Israel Draws Fire German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is under mounting legal and public scrutiny as more than 1,000 criminal complaints have been filed against him since late last week, accusing the government of complicity in war crimes amid the Gaza conflict, […]
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Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has worsened dramatically, with hospitals confirming the deaths of seven more Palestinians from starvation and malnutrition, raising the total number of hunger-related fatalities to 154 since Israel launched its military campaign in October 2023, reported by Al Jazeera News. Aid agencies warn that the enclave teeters on the brink of famine, with […]
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Finland Backs France-Led Call for Two-State Solution, Signals Openness to Palestine Recognition In a significant diplomatic move, Finland has formally joined France’s declaration advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The announcement comes amid renewed international focus on Middle East peace efforts, and hints at Finland’s future recognition of Palestinian statehood. “Finland has […]
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In the rugged tribal belt of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has sounded the alarm: mounting civilian casualties during military anti‑terror operations are corroding the fragile bond between Pashtune communities and the state security apparatus, reported by The Express Tribune. The catalyst: the tragic Bajaur operation earlier this month, during which unarmed […]
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In a development sparking diplomatic unease, President Donald Trump has declared that U.S. tariffs of 25% on Indian goods will take effect beginning August 1, 2025, alongside an additional, unspecified penalty tax over India’s “vast” purchases of Russian military equipment and energy. Trump issued the pronouncement via a post on his Truth Social platform. Describing […]
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Big changes might be coming to air travel in Europe—and not in a good way, according to consumer protection groups. This summer, the European Union could change the rules about flight compensation, making it harder for passengers to get money back when their flights are delayed, reported by Jonathan Scheucher in ORF . From Three […]
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Vienna Declares Second Weapons Ban Zone After Surge in Violence at Yppenplatz Vienna has announced the creation of a second weapons prohibition zone, this time at Yppenplatz in the Ottakring district, following a spate of violent crimes that has rattled the Austrian capital. The move comes over a year after a similar measure was introduced […]
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A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, unleashing a widespread Pacific tsunami that has impacted coastlines from Alaska and Hawaii to Japan, Chile, and California. The epicenter was located roughly 74 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a major city on Kamchatka, where authorities reported significant tremors and damage. Governor Vladimir Solodov confirmed […]
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