Karachi police use tear gas as religious groups clash over mosque possession in Saddar – Pakistan
The Karachi police on Sunday said it last night resorted to tear gas shelling and baton-charging as two religious groups clashed with each other over the “possession” of a mosque in the city’s Saddar area. “Members of two groups (Deobandis and Barelvis) clashed with each other over the possession of Jamia Masjid Allah Wali, located […]
Starmer announces Europe’s Ukraine peace plan for US security guarantees
Listen to article British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to take to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees Kyiv says are vital to deter Russia. At a summit in London just two days after Volodymyr […]
Germany has a new leader and Trump has a new challenge
Listen to article The expected happened in the German elections held on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The turnout was the largest in decades. The electorate gave the most votes to the Christian Democrats and their sister party, the Christian Social Union. “We have won it,” said Frederich Merz, who will soon be the German Chancellor. He is […]
UK, France working with Ukraine on plan to end fighting: Starmer – World
Britain and France are working with Ukraine on plans to end the fighting with Russia, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as European leaders gathered for crisis talks after a blowout between Kyiv and Washington. Speaking ahead of a summit in London with more than a dozen European leaders seeking a way forward on […]
Trump names digital assets for US crypto reserve, sparking market surge
Listen to article US President Donald Trump announced the names of five digital assets he expects to include in a new US crypto strategic reserve on Sunday, spiking the market value of each. Trump said on social media that his January executive order on digital assets would create a stockpile of currencies including bitcoin, ether, XRP, SOL […]
Death toll in India avalanche rises to 8 as rescue operation ends – World
Rescuers recovered the eighth and final body from the site of an avalanche in a remote area of northern India, the army said on Sunday, marking the end of a marathon operation in sub-zero temperatures. More than 50 workers were submerged under snow and debris after the avalanche hit a construction camp on Friday near […]
Saudi health ministry issues guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
Listen to article Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has issued guidelines for Umrah pilgrims, urging them to get vaccinated before traveling to protect against infectious diseases. The ministry emphasised that pilgrims must receive the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before their journey, as it significantly reduces the risk of infection. Authorities have also recommended vaccinations against […]
SSGC promises gas supply in Karachi during Sehr and Iftar only – Pakistan
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi will continue to face gas loadshedding during the upcoming month of Ramazan as the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced new schedule on Wednesday, saying it will ensure gas for domestic consumers during Sehr and Iftar times. While the winter season is over, the city hardly gets uninterrupted gas supply even […]
Who is Oscars 2025 host Conan O’Brien?
Listen to article Renowned comedian and late-night television star Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards, marking his debut as the master of ceremonies for Hollywood’s most prestigious night. The highly anticipated event will air live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, broadcasting on ABC at 7 pm ET (4 pm PT). O’Brien steps […]
PPP unlikely to quit coalition govt: PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui – Pakistan
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui has said that its ally in the ruling coalition, the PPP, was unlikely to quit the government as the party did not want to steer the country towards “another crisis”. The differences between the PML-N, which heads the coalition, and the PPP have been simmering for months as the key ally […]