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Asim Munir rushed to Beijing, skipped Sri Lanka and Indonesia: How Pakistan is playing US & China to counter India

WORLD

Asim Munir rushed to Beijing, skipped Sri Lanka and Indonesia: How Pakistan is playing US & China to counter India

Munir’s Beijing visit came amid mounting Chinese concerns about the security of its citizens and investments in Pakistan, particularly those linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

How Trump’s ‘free’ Air Force One is quietly being funded with nuclear missile money

WORLD

How Trump’s ‘free’ Air Force One is quietly being funded with nuclear missile money

Qatar’s gifted jet is costing American taxpayers nearly $1 billion—and it’s being paid for from a classified Pentagon budget

Russia’s Soviet-era arms stockpile is running low — and it's turning to North Korea, Iran and China to stay in the fight

INDIA

Russia’s Soviet-era arms stockpile is running low — and it's turning to North Korea, Iran and China to stay in the fight

New analysis shows frontline supply flows have dropped, while Russia leans on Asian allies for ammunition, explosives, and production parts.

How Trump’s crackdown on tariff evasion could disrupt global supply chains

WORLD

How Trump’s crackdown on tariff evasion could disrupt global supply chains

New rules target Chinese transshipment but risk trade delays, legal confusion, and compliance chaos

Why Trump’s EU trade deal was the need of the hour

WORLD

Why Trump’s EU trade deal was the need of the hour

After months of tariff chaos and diplomatic pressure, the agreement offers political relief, economic breathing room, and a chance to reset trade ties

Trump’s global tariff spree: How sudden trade moves are reshaping global commerce

WORLD

Trump’s global tariff spree: How sudden trade moves are reshaping global commerce

From Canada to China, a wave of new duties, reversals, and threats has thrown global markets into turmoil

Thailand shooting: Six dead, one injured in Bangkok market attack; probe underway

WORLD

Thailand shooting: Six dead, one injured in Bangkok market attack; probe underway

According to police, the attacker opened fire at the market and later died by suicide. One additional person sustained injuries during the incident.

‘Luxurious monk’ of China’s Shaolin Temple under fire over sex scandal, embezzlement

WORLD

‘Luxurious monk’ of China’s Shaolin Temple under fire over sex scandal, embezzlement

In a statement on Monday, the Buddhist association said: “Shi Yongxin’s actions are of an extremely egregious nature, severely tarnishing the reputation of the Buddhist community and damaging the image of monastics.”

'Extraordinary' security, VIP glamour: Why Zohran Mamdani’s wedding in Uganda during mourning period is drawing ire

WORLD

'Extraordinary' security, VIP glamour: Why Zohran Mamdani’s wedding in Uganda during mourning period is drawing ire

Guests arrived in buses, Mercedes-Benz cars, and a Range Rover, while the estate was illuminated with Christmas lights draped across tree canopies.

US plans to curb birthright citizenship: How Trump's move could hit Indians in America | Explained

WORLD

US plans to curb birthright citizenship: How Trump's move could hit Indians in America | Explained

Currently, thousands of Indians travel to the US on temporary visas for work, study, or tourism, and some even engage in “birth tourism” to secure US citizenship for their children.

EasyJet flight chaos: Man shouts 'death to America, death to Trump’, claims bomb on board | Video

WORLD

EasyJet flight chaos: Man shouts 'death to America, death to Trump’, claims bomb on board | Video

The man was also heard yelling "death to America, death to Trump" and "Allahu Akbar" (Arabic for "God is Great").

Three dead, several injured after passenger train derails in Germany

WORLD

Three dead, several injured after passenger train derails in Germany

The train was on a roughly 90 km (55 miles) route between Sigmaringen and Ulm when it derailed in a forested area.

TCS is laying off over 12,000 employees this year. Here's why

BUSINESS

TCS is laying off over 12,000 employees this year. Here's why

India's largest IT company TCS is cutting 2 percent of its workforce or over 12,000 employees. In an interview to Moneycontrol, TCS CEO Krithivasan said this was a difficult #TCSLayoffs #TechLayoffs2025 #JobCuts #ITIndustryCrisis #TCSNews #EmploymentCrisis #IndianIT #LayoffNews #JobMarket2025 #TechNews

‘Kya karun, Miyan Saab ne joote khane ke liye akele bhej diya’: Inside the DGMO meeting that ended Kargil War

WORLD

‘Kya karun, Miyan Saab ne joote khane ke liye akele bhej diya’: Inside the DGMO meeting that ended Kargil War

In a rare 1999 meeting, Pakistan’s DGMO arrived alone to discuss retreat terms after the Kargil War.

Trump mocks Obama with satirical O.J. Simpson Bronco chase meme

WORLD

Trump mocks Obama with satirical O.J. Simpson Bronco chase meme

US President Trump sparked controversy again by sharing a satirical meme depicting Obama in a spoof of the infamous 1994 O.J. Simpson Bronco chase.

'Convicted US felon': Trump’s Scotland visit sarks media storm

WORLD

'Convicted US felon': Trump’s Scotland visit sarks media storm

US President Donald Trump’s 2025 UK and Europe visit drew media fire, spotlighted by a Scottish newspaper’s front-page labeling him a “Convicted US Felon.”

‘Hostile’ alien spacecraft headed for earth? Scientists sound alarm over mystery object 3I/ATLAS

WORLD

‘Hostile’ alien spacecraft headed for earth? Scientists sound alarm over mystery object 3I/ATLAS

Scientists are investigating whether interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is a natural comet or advanced alien technology on a stealth mission toward Earth.

'A thumb wider than her ankle': Gaza’s 5-year-old Zainab dies weighing less than at birth 

WORLD

'A thumb wider than her ankle': Gaza’s 5-year-old Zainab dies weighing less than at birth 

Five-year-old Zainab Abu Halib’s tragic death from severe malnutrition highlights the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Reviving a legend: China rebuilds 2,000-year-old ancient earthquake device

WORLD

Reviving a legend: China rebuilds 2,000-year-old ancient earthquake device

A Chinese research team is recreating Zhang Heng’s ancient seismoscope using modern science to prove its historical accuracy and seismic detection capabilities.

Symbolic affirmation? Pak bestows top military honours on US General who called it 'phenomenal counterterror partner'

WORLD

Symbolic affirmation? Pak bestows top military honours on US General who called it 'phenomenal counterterror partner'

Pakistan honours US General Kurilla amid diplomatic push to regain Washington’s favour, despite growing global scrutiny over its terror links.

Boeing 737 tyre catches fire before take-off at Denver airport, passengers evacuated | Watch

WORLD

Boeing 737 tyre catches fire before take-off at Denver airport, passengers evacuated | Watch

The flight, AA-3023, was headed to Miami and operated using a Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘bilateral dialogue’ as Trump pushes for ceasefire

WORLD

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘bilateral dialogue’ as Trump pushes for ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed in principle to a ceasefire after days of deadly border clashes, with US President Trump urging immediate talks to end the violence.

Gaza photojournalist offers camera and press vest for sale to feed family amid escalating crisis

WORLD

Gaza photojournalist offers camera and press vest for sale to feed family amid escalating crisis

A Gaza photojournalist’s plea to sell his camera for food has spotlighted the worsening hunger crisis as famine looms and aid remains limited.

US flight, headed to Las Vegas, nosedives nearly 500 feet to avoid mid-air collision

WORLD

US flight, headed to Las Vegas, nosedives nearly 500 feet to avoid mid-air collision

Passengers experienced frightening turbulence after the jet nosedived at least 475 feet to avoid a mid-air collision.

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