UK visa suspension is on the table for countries that refuse to cooperate with migrant return agreements, according to new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Speaking at a high-level Five Eyes security summit in London, Mahmood said the UK will consider cutting visas for nations that do not accept back their citizens who have no right…
Rayner replacement discussions are dominating the Labour Party after Angela Rayner resigned as deputy leader following a tax controversy. Former deputy leader Harriet Harman has insisted that the successor should be a woman from outside London, arguing that such a choice would broaden Labour’s reach and galvanize the party at a critical moment. Why the…
Chicago violent crime has once again become a flashpoint in American politics, with Republicans and Democrats clashing over whether the Windy City deserves its reputation as the nation’s crime epicenter. Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly branded Chicago as the “murder capital of the world,” while Democratic leaders counter that Republican-led states face higher overall…
In recent years, a seismic shift has been underway in the political landscape of democracies worldwide. Once relegated to the fringes, far-right and populist parties have become significant, and in some cases, dominant political forces. This global far-right rise is not a series of isolated events but a connected phenomenon, driven by a complex mix…
In a dramatic shift in global trade policy, the United States has introduced a sweeping new regime of reciprocal tariffs, sending shockwaves through the world economy. These tariffs, which range from a 10% baseline to punitive rates as high as 50% on goods from key trading partners, are reshaping international commerce and igniting a new…
A devastating bomb blast kills 15 near political rally in Pakistan, shaking the city of Quetta in Balochistan province and underscoring the fragile security situation in the region. The suicide attack, which also left more than 30 people wounded, occurred late Tuesday evening outside a stadium where hundreds had gathered for a Balochistan National Party…
Introduction The CIA spy shot down over Russia in 1960 remains one of the most infamous moments of the Cold War. On May 1, 1960, American pilot Francis Gary Powers was flying a U-2 reconnaissance plane over Soviet territory when his aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air missile. What followed was not only the capture…
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 1,800. The magnitude 6.0 quake left remote villages in ruins, with hundreds feared trapped beneath collapsed homes. Rescuers are using helicopters to reach survivors, as blocked roads and rugged mountains have made ground operations nearly impossible. The tragedy,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping as reaching an “unprecedented level,” highlighting the deepening partnership between Moscow and Beijing. The meeting took place in Beijing on the eve of China’s largest military parade in history, marking the 80th anniversary of the surrender of Japanese forces in World War…
The Pakistan General Elections 2025 have become one of the most crucial democratic exercises in the country’s recent history. Millions of voters turned out across Pakistan’s provinces, braving long queues, scorching heat in some regions, and tight security measures to cast their ballots. With major political parties competing fiercely, these elections carry significant implications for…
