Thousands of Palestinians gathered in Ramallah on Monday to await the release of some 2,000 political prisoners and forcibly disappeared people who were taken by Israel from the West Bank, which it occupies, and Gaza, which it has waged war on for two years. Palestinians welcomed back 96 political prisoners, as well as the vast…
Donald Trump just cannot stop harping on stopping wars brewing in regions to fulfill his dream of winning the Nobel Peace Prize that he missed out this year. For the umpteenth time, the US President on Monday repeated his long-standing claim that he brokered a ceasefire between nuclear arch-rivals India and Pakistan following their brief…
Families of many of the Palestinian prisoners being released by Israel under an exchange deal say their long-awaited freedom is bittersweet after they learned their loved ones would be deported to third countries. At least 154 Palestinian prisoners being freed on Monday as part of the swap for Israeli captives held in Gaza will be…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of all 20 Israeli hostages from Gaza after over two years in Hamas captivity, praising the “unwavering” peace efforts of US President Donald Trump and the “strong resolve” demonstrated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “We welcome the release of all hostages after over two years…
Dressed in winter coats, scarves and hats to guard against freezing temperatures, Grassy Narrows residents spent weeks at the blockade site to stop logging trucks from getting to the Whiskey Jack Forest to pick up wood. Schoolchildren were bussed in to take part in the fight. Archival footage from Canada’s public broadcaster CBC shows a…
Pakistan’s Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters overnight in Muridke, triggering violent clashes that left at least five people, including a police officer, dead and scores injured. Security forces used baton charges and fired tear gas as the Islamist group’s march, led by party chief Saad Hussain Rizvi, pressed on…
‘False Nobel’ recognises work ‘explaining innovation-driven economic growth’. Published On 13 Oct 202513 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Nobel Prize in economics has been awarded for work on technology’s impact on sustained economic growth. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Monday that the Sveriges Riksbank Prize…
Actor Sonam Bajwa once spoke candidly about her reservations concerning Hindi movies. This was primarily due to the common requirement for on-screen intimacy. She stated that she had refused many projects because she was hesitant to perform kissing scenes. Her fear was specifically centered on a potential negative reaction from the Punjabi audiences. In an…
The whereabouts of President Andry Rajoelina is unknown following the move over the weekend by an elite military unit to offer support to Gen Z protests. Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has announced he will address the nation amid pressure from protesters and from within the military for him to resign. The presidency announced on…
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has highlighted that the ODI future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remains uncertain. He believes the upcoming three-match series against Australia will be critical in determining whether the two veterans continue toward the 2027 World Cup in South Africa. While Shastri emphasized their unmatched experience, he noted that form,…