Modi calls for peace in Ukraine as he meets Putin at BRICS summit
India’s Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on the eve of the BRICS summit that he wanted peace in Ukraine and that New Delhi was ready to help achieve a truce to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two, Reuters reported. Putin, who ordered tens of thousands of
G7 agrees $50bn deal to support Ukraine
WEB DESK: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies reached a preliminary agreement on Thursday to provide $50 billion in loans to Ukraine, funded by interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow’s 2022 invasion. This political agreement was a highlight of the opening day of the annual
Putin says Russia does not need to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia had no need to use nuclear weapons to secure victory in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s strongest signal to date that Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two will not escalate into a nuclear war. Since Putin ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022, he
US presidential election: What challenges will Trump inherit from Biden?
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has announced his victory in the US presidential election in his address to supporters at campaign headquarters. In his speech, he made several promises, including making the borders secure to stop illegal immigration. “We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful, and free again,” Trump said in
Iran’s foreign minister to visit Pakistan today
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister is expected to travel to Pakistan this week as part of Tehran’s diplomatic outreach to consult regional players before responding to the Israeli strikes on Iranian defense installations last month. On October 26, Israel attacked Iran in retaliation for Iran’s missile attack at the beginning of
One person dies after eating McDonald’s hamburger
A severe outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has resulted in one death and dozens of illnesses, as confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday. The outbreak, which began in late September, has affected individuals across many western states, with
Govt consults stakeholders on Starlink’s internet service launch in Pakistan
Starlink Internet Services is under scrutiny as it seeks approval from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other stakeholders for its technical plan before launching services in the country. Moreover, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication revealed that the PTA is currently assessing Starlink’s technical vulnerabilities, particularly concerning its
Russian PM likely to visit Iran tomorrow amid rising Middle East tensions
As tensions in the Middle East escalate, the Kremlin has confirmed that Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Tehran on Monday, September 30, to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Moscow has condemned Israeli strikes on Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon, expressing concern over the growing regional conflict. Western governments accuse
PM Shahbaz Sharif calls attention to Gaza’s “Genocide” in UNGA speech
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif emphasised the urgent need for global action to address the humanitarian crisis in Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly’s 79th annual session. Opening his speech with a recitation from the Holy Quran, he highlighted the ongoing atrocities in Gaza and the escalating conflict in Ukraine.
PM Shehbaz leaves for USA today
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly left for United States for America (USA) today (Saturday).
