Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official and special passports. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session in New York. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement for Pakistan. Saudi Foreign Minister… Continue reading Pakistan Saudi Arabia Visa Exemption Deal for Official Passports
The United Nations has praised Pakistan US-Iran peace efforts, saying Islamabad’s diplomatic role has become an important part of attempts to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, while his spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric called the country’s involvement “critical” in efforts to end the conflict. Speaking at… Continue reading Pakistan US-Iran Peace Efforts Gain UN Support
Europe is heading toward a significant jet fuel supply deficit in the fourth quarter as regional inventories remain low and imports face growing pressure. Energy consultancy Energy Aspects forecasts a Europe jet fuel shortage equivalent to about 510,000 barrels per day during the fourth quarter. By comparison, the United States is expected to have a… Continue reading Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage as Imports Rise
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued the administration of President Donald Trump after their journalists were barred from the White House. The three news organisations argue that the ban violates their First Amendment rights. The outlets filed their lawsuit in federal court in Washington, DC, on Monday. They are seeking a temporary restraining order… Continue reading Trump White House Media Ban Faces Lawsuit
The United States will impose new restrictions on Iran’s aviation sector, with all Iranian commercial airlines expected to stop operating worldwide from Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. Bessent announced the measure during a CNBC interview. He explained that Washington wants to isolate Tehran’s civilian aviation network through expanded secondary sanctions. Meanwhile, Iranian officials… Continue reading Iran Airlines Shutdown Begins as US Sanctions Expand
Pakistan and China have formally launched a Boundary Joint Commission, prompting a strong reaction from India over disputed territory in the Himalayas. The commission held its first meeting in Islamabad on September 16 and 17. Pakistan said the mechanism will strengthen cooperation on border management, joint surveys, trade and the movement of people. The commission… Continue reading Pakistan China Boundary Commission: Why India Objects
A new Human Rights Watch report has revealed the difficult conditions facing US deportees in Haiti as the country struggles with widespread gang violence, poverty and hunger. The report, released Monday, is based on interviews with 44 Haitian deportees who arrived in Cap-Haïtien after being removed from the United States. Researchers also spoke with Haitian… Continue reading US Deportees in Haiti Face Growing Risks Amid Gang Violence
Seven Ethiopian opposition and armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The groups announced the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival on Sunday. The coalition brings together factions from several regions and ethnic communities across Ethiopia. The alliance includes the Amhara Fano National Movement, Oromo Liberation Army,… Continue reading Ethiopia Opposition Alliance Challenges Abiy Ahmed Government
Axel Rudakubana, who was jailed for killing three girls at a Southport dance event, has appeared in a London court over new allegations involving prison staff. Prosecutors allege that Rudakubana threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer. The incident reportedly happened at Belmarsh prison in London in May 2025. Rudakubana, now 20,… Continue reading Axel Rudakubana Faces New Prison Assault Charges
Denmark, Greenland and the United States are preparing to sign a Greenland security deal that Copenhagen says will give NATO a larger role in protecting the Arctic region. The agreement is expected to be signed Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Its full terms have not yet been made public. Danish… Continue reading Greenland Security Deal Puts Arctic Under NATO Role
