Trump administration finalises overhaul of foreign journalists’ visas, ends ‘duration of status’ system – World
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has finalised a sweeping overhaul of US visa rules for foreign journalists, ending the decades-old “duration of status” system and replacing it with fixed-term admissions that will require reporters to undergo periodic government review to continue working in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the changes in […]
Zohran renews pledge on Netanyahu arrest
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026. REUTERS NEWYORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he was in an “active conversation” with the city’s Law Department over […]
Daily fuel price adjustments to curb market abuse, ensure fair prices: petroleum minister – Pakistan
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Saturday said the introduction of daily fuel price adjustments would help curb market abuse, eliminate opportunities for windfall gains and ensure greater transparency and fair pricing for consumers. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with key petroleum sector stakeholders. He added that the reform would promote transparency, […]
Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US, World Cup final venue – Sport
Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend’s highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey. Wildfires burning in Canada have sent the noxious smog billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and the US Midwest urged to […]
‘Netanyahu belongs in The Hague’: NYC mayor Mamdani mulls whether he can order Israeli PM’s arrest – World
New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he was in an “active conversation” with the city’s Law Department over whether he had the legal authority to order Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest if he visits the city. Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over allegations of crimes against humanity […]
Morocco, Spain battle to host 2030 WC final
General view inside the stadium before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS MADRID: New York will enjoy the footballing world’s full attention on Sunday when the World Cup final is played, but the venue for the showpiece match at the 2030 tournament could become the subject of an intense diplomatic and political tussle. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain […]
‘Netanyahu belongs in The Hague’: NYC mayor Mamdani mulls whether he can order Netanyahu’s arrest – World
New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he was in an “active conversation” with the city’s Law Department over whether he had the legal authority to order Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest if he visits the city. Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over allegations of crimes against humanity […]
Iran hits Gulf states and Jordan after seventh night of US strikes – World
Iran launched more attacks on Washington’s Gulf allies and Jordan on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire collapsed. Kuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport suspended due to repeated missile and […]
US says two military personnel killed in Jordan
CentCom confirms deaths; Hegseth calls them heroes, says sacrifice ‘only stiffens our resolve’ The US military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran’s supreme leader said Washington would pay for “seeking to incite war” after a seventh straight night of US […]
Lawyers Action Committee terms JCP judge appointment process ‘horse trading’, announces nationwide movement – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Lawyers Action Committee (LAC) on Saturday rejected the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) process for appointing judges to the country’s high courts, describing it as “horse trading” and a “horrific” appointment process. “While the adverse fallout of the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments continues to wreak havoc on Pakistan’s justice system, the current […]