Prime Minister Keir Starmer today announced his government’s intention to introduce a new digital identity scheme nicknamed the “Brit Card” which will become a required credential for employment in the UK. Under the proposal, every British citizen and legal resident would receive a free digital ID linked to a smartphone app. It would carry personal…
Israeli and Hamas representatives have begun indirect talks in Egypt, aiming to revive a U.S.-backed peace plan and bring an end to nearly two years of war in Gaza. The negotiations, held in Sharm el-Sheikh under the mediation of Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., focus on contentious issues such as a ceasefire, the exchange of…
Cristiano Ronaldo is in danger of missing part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after receiving his first-ever red card in international football. During Portugal’s 2–0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland, Ronaldo was shown a yellow card for elbowing defender Dara O’Shea but after a VAR review, the decision was upgraded to a red. …
The Canary Islands government has formally requested that Spain declare a state of emergency to manage an escalating migrant crisis that has overwhelmed the region’s resources, particularly for unaccompanied minors. What’s Driving the Emergency? The archipelago has seen thousands of migrants arriving by small boats from West Africa. In 2024 alone, around 47,000 people reached…
Rawalpindi: Saudi Relief Container for Flood Victims Unloaded in Gulrez Eyewitnesses reports that a container carrying Saudi aid intended for flood-affected areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is being unloaded in the Rawalpindi locality of Gulrez. The relief materials, marked with the Saudi government emblem and labeled “Aid for Flood Victims,” were seen being taken out of…
The UK government is preparing to grant soldiers and Ministry of Defence police new legal powers to shoot down unidentified drones that threaten military bases, Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to announce on Monday, October 20, 2025. The authority would be introduced through the forthcoming Armed Forces Bill and would give personnel a “kinetic…
In a landmark moment for women’s cricket, India women’s cricket team and South Africa women’s cricket team will meet tomorrow in the final of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The big match takes place on Sunday 2 November at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. India are aiming to win…
October 6, 2025 In a major development for Muslims around the world, Saudi Arabia has officially announced that all foreign nationals holding any valid visa are now permitted to perform Umrah. This includes tourists, transit passengers, workers, and those visiting family or friends in the Kingdom. According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the…
Saudi Arabia has announced new updates to its Premium Residency (Iqama) program for October 2025, allowing foreign nationals to live, work, and invest in the Kingdom without the need for a sponsor (kafeel). The program offers two types of residency: Under this scheme, eligible residents can own property, run businesses, take up employment, sponsor family…
In a significant move aimed at reviving the country’s national sport, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has announced the formation of an Ad Hoc Governance and Management Committee. Olympians Hassan Sardar and Islahuddin Siddiqui have been appointed as Co-Chairmen of the newly established committee. The new body will oversee the selection process of the national team…
