Washington: Following retaliatory tariffs from Canada on $155 billion worth of American goods, Donald Trump threatened to escalate the trade war with reciprocal tariff hikes. This came after Canada’s response to Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. Trump has also repeatedly called for Canada to become the 51st state. Prime Minister Justin.
Kyiv [Ukraine]: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Ukraine is “prepared to sign” a minerals agreement with the United States, calling it a “first step toward security guarantees.” In a post on X, he stated, “We are ready to sign the minerals agreement, which will mark the first step toward security guarantees. However, this.
Khuzdar [Pakistan]: Two leaders of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) in Balochistan were shot dead in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district on Saturday, as reported by officials from Dawn. The victims, Wadera Ghulam Sarwar and Molvi Amanullah, were returning home in the Tarsani area when unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire with automatic weapons, killing.
New Jersey [US]: FedEx aircraft made an emergency landing shortly after departing from Newark Airport due to a fire in its right engine, reportedly caused by a bird strike. Video footage captured the Boeing 767-3S2F returning to the runway with flames coming from the engine around 8 a.m. local time. Two fire trucks from the.
London: Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s dedication to Ukraine’s sovereignty and security during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 10 Downing Street. After their discussions, Starmer took to X to highlight the UK’s strong opposition to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. “It was an honour to welcome @ZelenskyyUa to Downing Street.
Tel Aviv [Israel]: Reports from Tel Aviv indicate that Israel has accepted a proposal from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, coinciding with the upcoming Ramzan and Passover celebrations, as announced by the Prime Minister’s Office. This decision comes as the first phase of a previously established ceasefire approaches its end..
Sucre [Bolivia]: A tragic bus accident in the Potosi region of Bolivia has resulted in the deaths of at least 37 individuals and left 39 others injured, as reported by Al Jazeera, citing local officials and police. The incident occurred around 7 AM local time on Saturday on the road connecting Uyuni and Colchani, when.
Islamabad: According to a report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), a total of 32,617 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were documented in Pakistan in 2024. This includes 24,439 cases of kidnapping/abduction, 5,339 incidents of rape, 2,238 instances of domestic violence, and 547 honor killings, as reported by The Express Tribune. The SSDO’s report,.
Kinshasa: The number of fatalities from two explosions in Bukavu, located in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has increased to 16, according to government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya. The blasts occurred on Thursday in central Bukavu shortly after a political rally backing the M23 rebels. Both the government and M23 have traded accusations regarding.
Moscow: Moscow and Washington have reached an agreement on measures to ensure the continuous funding of their diplomatic missions in both countries, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. Delegations from Russia and the US met in Istanbul, Turkey, for over six hours on Thursday, as reported by Xinhua news agency. Following the closed meeting, the.
Washington: In a recent interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the heated exchange that took place during his visit to the White House. He asserted that he had done nothing wrong and felt no need to apologize, emphasizing that future peace negotiations will hinge on the U.S.’s stance regarding his call for.
