London: The UK and the European Union have announced a sweeping new agreement expected to boost the British economy by nearly £9 billion (around $12.02 billion) by 2040, according to Downing Street. Revealed ahead of the inaugural UK-EU summit in London, the deal marks what leaders are calling a “historic moment” in resetting the strained post-Brexit.
New Delhi: The US Embassy in India issued a warning on Saturday, cautioning individuals that staying in the US beyond their authorized period could lead to deportation or a permanent ban on re-entry in the future. The embassy posted on X, “If you overstay your visa, you risk being deported and potentially banned from returning.
Los Angeles: The United States has reported 1,024 measles cases in 2025 so far, marking a significant increase compared to previous years, according to the CDC. This year has seen 14 outbreaks, with an outbreak defined as three or more related cases. Confirmed cases have been documented across 31 US states, resulting in 128 hospitalizations.
Sindh [Pakistan]: A team from the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) conducted visits to hospitals in Shikarpur and Kashmore-Kandhkot districts, uncovering issues such as lack of clean drinking water, inadequate sanitation, frequent power outages without backup systems, poor infrastructure, and staffing shortages, according to The Express Tribune. Led by SHRC Chairman Iqbal Ahmed Detho, the.
Kyiv: Ukraine’s Air Force reported that an F-16 fighter jet was lost on Friday morning due to an incident on board. The pilot managed to eject successfully, according to a Ukrainian air force statement cited by Reuters. In a Telegram post, Ukraine’s Air Force said, “Preliminary data indicates an unusual situation occurred onboard. The pilot.
London: A 21-year-old man has been charged with arson with intent to cause a fire at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former residence, the Metropolitan Police announced. Roman Lavrynovych, a Ukrainian national, faces three counts of arson with the aim of endangering life. The charges, approved by the Crown Prosecution Service, relate to three separate.
Islamabad: The Lahore High Court (LHC) postponed the bail hearings of PTI leader Imran Khan on Thursday in eight cases connected to the May 9 riots, following a request from the prosecution, Dawn reported. A two-judge bench led by Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi presided over the hearing of Khan’s bail requests. During proceedings, a.
Dhaka: Students at Bangladesh’s Jagannath University staged a protest against the administration, demanding acceptance of their three key demands related to housing allowances, university funding, and a new campus. On Thursday, the students blocked Kakrail intersection in Dhaka for the second consecutive day, causing traffic disruptions in the area. They insisted they would not leave.
New Delhi: Anurag Bhushan, currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been designated as India’s upcoming Ambassador to Sweden, the MEA announced. Bhushan is an Indian Foreign Service officer from the 1995 batch. The MEA indicated that he is expected to assume his new role soon. The statement highlighted.
Hanoi: The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has called on citizens to stay alert and continue following Covid-19 safety measures as cases are rising in several countries worldwide. The advisory emphasizes precautions such as wearing masks in public places and avoiding large gatherings, in light of a slight rise in domestic infections and growing global concerns.
Mogadishu: Torrential rains across Somalia since mid-April have caused devastating flash floods, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 people and displacing over 84,000 others, according to the United Nations relief agency. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that assessments by disaster management officials highlight extensive damage to infrastructure.
