Oslo, Norway — The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, honoring her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.” Machado, a longtime advocate for democracy and human rights, has been a leading voice against authoritarian rule in her country….
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly preparing to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap in the upcoming November 2025 Budget, as the government seeks to alleviate child poverty and restore fairness in welfare policy. At the same time, Reeves is expected to increase taxes on high earners. Sources say she is considering rising capital gains tax…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer used a two-day visit to India this week to press home the economic promise of the landmark UK–India trade agreement and to sign a string of commercial and defence arrangements that London says will boost jobs and investment on both sides. Starmer accompanied by a 125-strong business and education delegation…
A case in London High Court against individuals who used offensive language against Pakistani institutions and the Pakistan Army has been lost by the defendant due to failure to present any evidence. Brigadier (Retd) Rashid Naseer has won a defamation case in London High Court against Adil Raja. “Whether in Pakistan or any other country,…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has suffered a major political blow as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), acting on the Supreme Court’s ruling of August 25, 2025, has declared all PTI and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) members of the assemblies as independent candidates. Following this decision, significant changes have been made to the party positions in…
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in today’s terrorist incident in the Orakzai region. Whether they are civilians, police officers, or army personnel, it is our own people, who are being martyred in these military operations. Among those martyred today were a Colonel and a Major, which is extremely tragic. Offering…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reportedly decided to remove the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, from his position. Sources indicate that Suhail Afridi, currently serving as the province’s Minister for Higher Education, is likely to be appointed as the new Chief Minister. PTI leadership has not yet officially confirmed or denied this…
In the Ali Sherzai area of the tribal district of Karam, terrorists launched an attack on the 216 Wing of the security forces, resulting in the martyrdom of 11 personnel, including Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Tariq. Three soldiers were injured, while five others are reported missing. According to security sources, during the retaliatory action by the…
In a significant political development within the Birmingham City Council, the second-largest city council in the United Kingdom and the largest local authority in Europe, five councillors have announced their resignation from the Labour Party and the formation of a new Independent Group. The councillors who have stepped away from Labour are: This move marks…
Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been officially reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a breach of Level 1 of its Code of Conduct during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India. The ICC found Sidra Amin guilty of violating Article 2.2, which covers “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or…
