The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged as the biggest winner in the first phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, securing nine out of 13 seats, according to unofficial and provisional results. Polling took place across Mirpur, Kotli, and Bhimber districts, with voting concluding peacefully before ballot counting began.… Continue reading PML-N Wins 9 Seats in First Phase of AJK Elections 2026
Oman has reportedly proposed a joint framework for managing the Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf countries seek to reduce tensions and improve maritime security. The proposal would give Iran a role in overseeing the strategic waterway while preventing Tehran from gaining exclusive control over access to the route. Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Promotes Regional… Continue reading Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Backed by Gulf States
The deadly shooting at Seattle’s popular Bite of Seattle food festival has left three people dead and four others injured, including a two-year-old child. Investigators now believe the violence may have been connected to gang activity. The shooting erupted Sunday evening near the Space Needle, sending thousands of festival-goers running for safety as gunfire broke… Continue reading Seattle Food Festival Shooting Leaves Three Dead
A tragic shooting at Seattle’s popular Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and four others injured, including a toddler, on Sunday evening. Authorities arrested one suspect while continuing to search for another person believed to have been involved. The shooting occurred at the Seattle Center during one of the city’s largest annual… Continue reading Three Killed, Four Injured in Shooting at Seattle Food Festival as Police Arrest Suspect
French firefighters have made significant progress in battling the massive wildfire that has devastated southwest France. Officials confirmed that the blaze has stopped spreading after forcing around 220,000 people to evacuate their homes near Bordeaux. The development offers a welcome sign of hope. However, authorities warn that the danger remains high as another intense heatwave… Continue reading France Wildfire Stops Growing After Forcing 220,000 Evacuations Near Bordeaux
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Argentina’s economic reforms under President Javier Milei, saying the country is now in a much stronger position to meet its future debt obligations. Speaking during a visit to Buenos Aires, Georgieva credited the government’s fiscal discipline and sweeping economic reforms with restoring investor confidence in… Continue reading Argentina IMF Debt Obligations Improve Under Milei
Madison, Wisconsin, has canceled or disrupted several major summer events after a fatal police shooting sparked protests and renewed calls for racial justice and police reform. The demonstrations began after Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on Wednesday following a brief confrontation near a busy intersection in one of the… Continue reading Madison Cancels Major Summer Events After Fatal Police Shooting Sparks Protests
Massive wildfires sweeping through southwest France have forced more than 250,000 people to leave their homes as firefighters battle to prevent the flames from reaching the outskirts of Bordeaux. Strong winds, extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions have made the fires difficult to control, creating one of France’s most serious wildfire emergencies in recent years.… Continue reading Wildfires in France Force 250,000 Evacuations as Flames Advance Toward Bordeaux
The Congo Ebola outbreak has reached a critical stage as healthcare workers at one of the country’s main treatment centers walked off the job over unpaid salaries, raising concerns about the response to one of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreaks on record. Authorities confirmed nearly 3,000 Ebola infections, while the death toll has climbed above 1,300,… Continue reading Congo Ebola Outbreak Nears 3,000 Cases as Health Workers Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
Former Cuban President Raul Castro was noticeably absent from Cuba’s annual July 26 Revolution Anniversary celebrations on Sunday, marking the first time in more than three decades that he has not attended the country’s most symbolic political event. The annual ceremony commemorates the historic 1953 attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes barracks,… Continue reading Raúl Castro Absent from Cuba’s July 26 Revolution Anniversary Ceremony for First Time in Decades
