US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a “turnaround for the ages” in a State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse his dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections. Arriving to address a joint session of Congress, Trump was welcomed with cheers and a standing […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday defended a directive introducing Ramazan-related activities in public schools, rejecting criticism from opponents who said the move undermined Turkey’s secular principles. Education Minister Yusuf Tekin issued a circular ordering schools from preschool to high school nationwide to organise religious activities during the Muslim holy month. Critics say that has […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 17 nominees for the 2026 class, showcasing a genre-spanning roster that reflects pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop and crossover influences. The list includes Shakira, Pink, Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Mariah Carey, The Black Crowes, Melissa Etheridge, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, […]
The ninth instalment of the zombie-blasting “Resident Evil” franchise set for release this Friday builds on the game series’ 30-year legacy of chilling horror and high-octane action. Available on PC as well as the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Switch 2 consoles, the latest in publisher Capcom’s flagship property goes back to its roots, drawing […]
Police have solved the blind murder of a 43-year-old married woman, a mother of eight, whose body was found in the Gujar Khan area of Rawalpindi, arresting the principal suspect who initially got acquainted with the victim through TikTok and later developed ‘relationship’. The deceased, identified as Naumana Afzal, a resident of Lakki Marwat, was […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured the Sindh government of complete federal cooperation for the timely completion of development projects in the province. The meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took place against the backdrop of growing tensions between federal coalition partners Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over […]
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi on Wednesday announced that Italy would issue 10,500 work visas for Pakistan’s skilled labour force as part of efforts to promote legal migration, state-owned media outlet Radio Pakistan reported. It added that the announcement was made during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Rome. The meeting also focused […]
The United States tariff rate for some countries will rise to 15% or higher from the newly imposed 10%, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, without naming any specific trading partners or giving further details. Greer told Fox Business Network’s ‘Mornings with Maria’ programme that the Trump administration does not intend to raise tariffs on Chinese goods […]