The Karachi rain deaths have risen to eight as torrential monsoon showers lashed Pakistan’s largest city, flooding major roads, overflowing storm drains, and swelling the Lyari and Malir rivers. Authorities have relocated more than 300 residents to safety as rescue operations continue across the metropolis. Torrential Rains Cause Widespread Urban Flooding The Pakistan Meteorological Department…
Charlie Kirk shot dead — a phrase that has shaken the United States political landscape. The 31-year-old conservative activist, founder of Turning Point USA, and a close ally of former President Donald Trump was killed during a live event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage and mourning,…
Trump lobbies EU for tariffs on China and India — In one of the most dramatic trade and diplomatic pushes of his presidency, US President Donald Trump has urged the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Chinese and Indian goods. Trump claims the measure is essential to cut off Moscow’s…
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…
