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Morocco is currently building what will be the globe’s largest football stadium in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup. But for the demonstrators who have taken to the streets each night across the country since last Saturday, this 115,000-capacity showpiece and all the other football infrastructure in development, costing a reported $5bn (£3.7bn), are an affront…

As multinationals stampede for the exits, Pakistan has discovered it can’t sell itself as a market anymore. Only its soil is worth buying, and Trump just became the biggest landlord of all. Pakistan is for sale, but nobody wants what it’s offering. Procter & Gamble has shut its doors after three decades. Microsoft closed after 25 years.…

The death toll after violent clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Pakistan-administered Kashmir rose to nine on Thursday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent a delegation to the region’s capital for talks with the protest leaders, officials said. In a statement, Sharif appealed for calm and asked the police to exercise restraint. He also said his…

A set of early draft designs for a commemorative $1 coin has stirred debate in Washington. The coin, prepared by the United States Mint for America’s 250th Independence anniversary in 2026, shows former President Donald Trump’s portrait — something federal law may not allow. Images of the proposed coin designs were sha red online this week and…

It has been reported that Pakistan will honour Mohsin Naqvi for his firm and proud stance during the Asia Cup 2025 final. Mohsin Naqvi made headlines for stealing the Asia Cup 2025 Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president left the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with the Asia Cup trophy after…

This will be the first high-level visit from Kabul to New Delhi since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, marking a new chapter in India-Taliban engagement. In a landmark development that could reshape regional geopolitics, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi of the Taliban government is all set to visit India on October 9.…

Putin referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his friend, calling him a “balanced, wise” and “nationally oriented” leader, and said he feels comfortable in their trustworthy interactions. Russian President Vladimir Putin has hit out at the United States over its efforts to pressure India to stop its Russian crude trade, saying New Delhi would never bow…

Lori Loughlin was seen grabbing dinner with Anne Heche’s ex James Tupper one day before news of her split from Mossimo Giannulli broke. The “Full House” alum was pictured in deep conversation with Tupper after dining together at The Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood on Wednesday evening. At one point, the pair leaned in for an…

A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.” President Trump has decided that the United States is engaged in a formal “armed conflict” with drug cartels his team has labeled terrorist organizations and that suspected smugglers for such groups are “unlawful combatants,” the administration…

After almost a week of regular demonstrations, protests in Morocco turned violent, resulting in hundreds injured and two deaths. Who’s behind the protests, what are they demanding, and where might this end? Since last week, the streets of the Moroccan capital Rabat have been unusually quiet. This is because in the early evening, the city center turns…

TAYLOR Swift looks stunning ahead of her The Life of A Showgirl album release as she films for the Graham Norton Show. The stunning star, 35, is gearing up for the launch of her new album in style. She was simply dazzling as she sat on the famous red couch for the Graham Norton show taping, which…

A new regulation issued in June aims to legalise these wells so long that they meet “good engineering practices” within four years. From a distance, the rolling hills and valleys of Wonocolo resemble the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic film. As far as the eye can see, the trees that once blanketed these slopes have been replaced by…

Chances are you know someone coughing and spluttering – hopefully not directly on you – right now. There are lots of coughs and colds doing the rounds as autumn draws in. But why now, how do you know if it’s more than just a cold and how can you avoid the worst. Medical doctor Dr Oscar Duke,…

The school district superintendent arrested by ICE this week lied about attending MIT and was the subject of two sex discrimination lawsuits, The Post has learned. Snappy-dresser Ian Andre Roberts, 51, was fired by Des Moines Public Schools after it emerged he was working illegally and had been avoiding a deportation order. Roberts spent over twenty years…

The protestors marched in the French capital on Tuesday afternoon from Place d’Italie in protest against the spending cuts and demanding higher taxes on rich. The protests in France resumed on Thursday as thousands of people took to the streets against the government’s sharp spending cuts in over 200 towns and cities, and leading to the closure…

Vladimir Putin’s remarks followed JD Vance’s statement that Ukraine was seeking the Tomahawk missiles and that Washington was considering the request. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the country’s relationship with the US would take a hit if Tomahawk missiles are supplied to Ukraine, adding that the situation on the battleground would still not change. Pointing…

Erika Kirk, the new CEO of Turning Point USA, has come under scrutiny over her handling of late husband Charlie Kirk’s death, with US commentator Nick Fuentes calling her “very fake”. Erika Kirk, who recently took over as CEO of Turning Point USA following the assassination of her husband Charlie Kirk on September 10, is already facing…

Investigations into the cause of the collapse are ongoing, but initial signs point to substandard construction, said experts. About 59 people remain trapped under the ruins of a collapsed school on Indonesia’s main island of Java, a rescue service official said Thursday (Oct 2). “Data updated Wednesday at 11pm indicates that 59 people are still trapped under…

Authorities said two Germans and one Lebanese national had procured weapons to be used in violent acts targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany. Prosecutors in Berlin said they have arrested three suspected Hamas operatives. The suspects were preparing attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany, authorities said. Hamas has been designated a a terrorist organization…

Afghans have taken to the streets to rejoice in the restoration of internet and telecom services after the Taliban government shut them down, provoking widespread condemnation. Local reporters said communications were resuming, while internet monitor Netblocks said network data showed a “partial restoration” of connectivity. A source close to the government confirmed to BBC Afghan that the…

Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, a world-leading expert on chimpanzees, has died aged 91. Former US president Barack Obama was among those who paid tribute to Dr Goodall, who he said, “opened doors for generations of women in science”. Actor and environmental campaigner Leonardo DiCaprio said that she “inspired millions to care, to act, and to hope”, and…

Women who served in the US military are pushing back against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that the requirements for combat roles will “return to the highest male standard”, saying the standards have always been the same for men and women. “None of us have ever asked for special treatment,” Elisa Cardnell, who served in the US…

TWO sick church leaders have been arrested for allegedly running a de facto slavery empire out of their Florida mansion. For 11 years, the leaders abused dozens of people, including children, forcing them to work for free in squalid conditions under the constant threat of violence, police say. Church leaders Michelle Brannon, 56, and David Taylor, 53,…

Speaking in Pakistan’s Parliament, Aimal Wali Khan accused Asim Munir of behaving “like a salesman” while Shehbaz Sharif looked on “like a manager”. Pakistani senator Aimal Wali Khan has lashed out at Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for allegedly presenting rare earth minerals to former US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Washington visit,…

The flotilla had earlier vowed to press on with its bid to deliver aid to the devastated coastal territory despite what it called “intimidation” tactics by the Israeli military. Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory. The Israeli…

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Leyte island in the Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine seismology agency Phivolcs said. The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 22, DZMM radio reported on Wednesday, citing reports from the Cebu provincial information office. Source : https://www.deccanherald.com/world/at-least-22-people-killed-in-philippines-earthquake-3748982

The U.S. lurched toward a government shutdown on Tuesday as a vote to extend funding past a midnight deadline failed in the U.S. Senate and President Donald Trump threatened to extend his purge of the federal workforce. The 55-to-45 vote in the Senate, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance the legislation, all but ensured…

Nicole Kidman is “devastated” by her split from husband Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage, a source told Page Six. The 58-year-old Oscar winner — who we can confirm filed for divorce from Urban, 57, in Nashville, TN. Tuesday, citing “irreconcilable differences” — tried her best to save the union and protect her family. “She feels…

Trump has on and off taken credit for the ceasefire claiming that he should get the noble prize for preventing wars. Reiterating his claim on brokering a truce between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Pakistan army chief Asim Munir credited him for ending a potential war. Referring to his recent meeting…

Netanyahu ‘trying to maneuver’ in video message, Middle East expert says US President Donald Trump has told Hamas to sign his peace plan for Gaza or it will “pay in hell.” A few hours after agreeing to the plan in Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put out a video in Hebrew that seemed to counter some…

Leading military chiefs have lashed out at Pete Hegseth’s plan to overhaul the country’s defense strategy, according to a report. Multiple Pentagon leaders, including Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have raised concerns about the proposals set out by the self-styled “secretary of war.” The plans could be confirmed at an unprecedented meeting…

Qatar said Tuesday that further talks were needed over details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, as Hamas weighed its reply. In Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians, local hospitals said. The comments by Qatar, a key mediator, appeared to reflect Arab countries’ discontent over…

As Singapore pushes towards an entirely cleaner-energy vehicle population by 2040, what will happen to petrol stations and will there be enough EV chargers? Car enthusiast Leong Yi Chong bought an internal combustion engine (ICE) car in February and hopes to extend its Certificate of Entitlement beyond the 10 years, and past 2040. He thinks that being…

A Russian woman who made global headlines after being found living in a cave in India with her two young daughters has flown back to her country, an official told the BBC. Nina Kutina, 40, and her daughters – aged six and five – were rescued on 9 July by policemen on a routine patrol in a…

A sunscreen scandal in Australia is continuing to grow, with 18 products now pulled from shelves in the skin cancer hotspot over safety concerns. Analysis by a consumer advocacy group in June found several popular and expensive sunscreens did not provide the protection claimed by their makers. One product, Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen, is supposed to…

A striking element of the settlement is the allocation of $22 million to the Trust for the National Mall. Google-owned YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account in 2021. The ban was imposed in the aftermath of the Capitol riots, when…

One student died and dozens were injured in the building collapse of the school, located in Indonesia’s main island of Java. At least 65 students were presumed to be buried under rubble after the under-construction building of an Islamic school in Indonesia collapsed. the Associated Press reported. One student died and dozens were injured in the building…

The notification is another positive step forward in repairing India-Canada ties after an all-out diplomatic war in the final months of Justin Trudeau’s prime ministership. Mob boss Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang – linked to murder, extortion, and arms and drugs trafficking in India and abroad – has been declared a ‘terrorist entity’ by Canada under its…

President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the U.S. health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce. The impending shutdown will be different from past government closures because the administration has threatened mass firings, of federal staff, adding…

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has imposed a nationwide shutdown of telecommunications, weeks after it began severing fibre-optic internet connections. The country is currently experiencing a “total internet blackout”, internet watchdog Netblocks reports. International news agencies say they have lost contact with offices in the capital Kabul. Mobile internet and satellite TV have also been severely disrupted…

A Chinese national has been convicted following an international fraud investigation which resulted in what’s believed to be the single largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world. The Metropolitan Police says it recovered 61,000 bitcoin worth more than £5bn ($6.7bn) in current prices. Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty on Monday at Southwark Crown Court…

An Indian superstar-turned-politician is at the centre of a massive row after 40 people died in a crush at his party’s rally on Saturday. Tens of thousands of people turned up at the campaign event held by Vijay in Karur district in Tamil Nadu state. The actor was in the middle of his speech when the crowd…

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban may have dropped hints that they were headed toward splitsville before their bombshell separation news broke. Insiders told Page Six on Monday that the actress attempted to save her and the country singer’s 19-year marriage and didn’t want to separate. The source shared that the relationship ran its course, while another insider…

  Mel Gibson, Donald Trump’s Hollywood ambassador, will have trouble with his latest movie. Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States. Gibson is shooting his two part “Passion of the Christ” sequel, and it’s not in Altoona, trust me. Shooting is set for Rome, other locations in Italy, Morocco, and…

Russia said on Monday that its military was analysing whether or not the United States would supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russia, a step that Russian officials say could trigger a steep escalation. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that Washington was considering a Ukrainian request to obtain Tomahawks. President…

Vietnam closed airports and evacuated thousands of people in areas under storm threat on Sunday, as intensifying Typhoon Bualoi barrelled towards the country, days after causing at least 10 deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines. The typhoon was generating winds of up to 133 km/h (83 mph) as of 1000 GMT and is forecast to make…

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes to finalize a Gaza peace plan proposal in a meeting on Monday with Israel’s Prime Minister, Trump told Reuters on Sunday, as Israeli tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City and the military wing of Hamas said it had lost contact with two hostages held there. The fate of the two hostages, which…

Three years ago, a fashion editor friend returned from Milan Fashion Week bursting with a story to tell. Most fashion editors stayed at the same hotel, she explained, and each bedroom had its own mini fridge. After checking out, en route to the airport, a stylist in her party cried out that he’d left “an important package”…

The madman who killed at least four people and wounded eight others at a Michigan Latter-day Saints church is a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran who served in the US Marines, The Post can confirm. Thomas Jacob Sanford rammed his Chevy Silverado truck into the building before opening fire on worshipers at a Sunday service at the Church…

Southeast Asia’s delivery and ride-hailing drivers have become a political and economic force that governments and companies can no longer ignore, experts say. Can they convert street power to lasting political leverage? When delivery rider Affan Kurniawan was killed by a police vehicle during a demonstration in Jakarta on Aug 28, his colleagues did not grieve quietly.…

Pro-Russia Dodon calls protest over election defeat Moldovan authorities are braced for protests on Monday after former President Igor Dodon, one of the leaders of the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc that lost the parliamentary election, accused the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) of stealing the vote. “If during the night there are falsifications, tomorrow we won’t…

The leaders of the US and North Korea have expressed willingness to meet for a fourth time, but neither side has budged on the crucial question of containing North Korea’s nuclear program. During his visit to Washington in August, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told President Donald Trump that he looked forward to the time when…

A MAN has claimed that his father made a chilling deathbed confession in 2023 that he was responsible for the Tylenol murders – one of America’s most notorious unsolved cases. Joseph Cibelli, a former hairdresser and law school student in Sacramento, California, said his father, Daniel Raymond Drozd, admitted to lacing the Tylenol capsules with cyanide. The…

An ex-Marine smashed a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, opened fire and set the building ablaze during a crowded Sunday service and then was fatally shot by police. At least four people were killed and eight wounded, and authorities were searching the building ruins for more victims. The attack…

Denmark banned the use of civilian drones for five days next week as it steps up security ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen. Denmark banned the use of civilian drones for five days next week as it steps up security ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen. The move is intended to eliminate the…

Now main challenger to a rising Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo has blasted his candidacy as “abhorrent”, called election “battle for the soul” of Democratic party Incumbent New York City mayor Eric Adams has dropped out of election scheduled for November, setting up a direct fight between Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and former mayor Andrew Cuomo. A formal…

Get ready for Super Bunny Bowl 2026! Bad Bunny will be headlining Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, set to kick off Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., he announced via Instagram Sunday. The Reggaeton superstar, 31, shared the exciting news with a video — set to his hit song “Callaita” —…

Sunday’s general election will be the most crucial since Moldova gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Russia is doing all it can to divert the country from its European course. If a flood of videos on TikTok is to be believed, the people of Moldova are currently living through a reign of terror. These short…

THIS is the tragic moment a groom collapsed and died in his new wife’s arms while dancing together at their wedding. The heartbreaking moment was caught on video as the young couple were enjoying what was meant to be the happiest day of their lives. Ashraf Abu Hakam was seen holding his bride’s hand and dancing together…

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially husband and wife after tying the knot in a romantic ceremony. Gomez revealed the news via Instagram Saturday evening, as she shared a carousel of images from their big day, taken by photographer Petra Collins. The photos and videos showed the newlyweds embracing, holding hands and enjoying the moment. A…

Paul Thomas Anderson’s wild swing of a movie connects with the moment we’re in like nothing you’ve seen. There’s no one way to measure when a movie enters the cultural bloodstream — I mean, when it does so as powerfully as a shot of heroin. But when it happens, you can feel it. It used to happen…

The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran early Sunday over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Republic as its people increasingly find themselves priced out of the food they need to survive and worried about their futures. The sanctions will again freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran’s…

Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, prompting mounting safety concerns. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, announced a $90 billion arms agreement with the United States and criticized Hungary for carrying out “dangerous” intelligence-gathering drone activities over Ukraine. External power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, has been…

Grieving widow Erika Kirk made a rare appearance on her late husband’s podcast, sharing how his legacy and voice would live on in his absence — vowing that “The Charlie Kirk Show” is here to stay. Kirk hosted Friday’s episode and reassured listeners that the Turning Point USA founder’s political movement and popular show will continue with…

“We need a more representative and a more inclusive UN that reflects current realities,” says Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Singapore has called on the United Nations to rein in the rising use of veto powers by the five permanent members of the Security Council and pressed for reforms to make the organisation more inclusive. Delivering the…

Bali, Indonesia’s famed tropical paradise, has charmed plenty of tourists over the years. But it’s also leaving a growing number disillusioned – recently among them Zoe Rae. “Since landing in Bali, something for us has just not felt quite right,” she said in a YouTube video in July, filmed in her hotel room. “We came to Bali…

Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran – 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear programme. The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal – the UK, France and Germany – activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing Iran of “continued nuclear…

More than 35 people have been killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire since the early hours of Saturday morning, hospital sources in Gaza say. A strike on a house in central Gaza left at least 11 people dead – more that half of them women and children – according to officials at al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza…

Dr Jaishankar did not mince words, linking Pakistan to the recent barbarity of the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, delivered a scathing attack on Pakistan during his address to the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, labelling the neighbouring nation an “epicentre of terrorism”. The minister’s powerful…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday dismissed the U.S. decision to revoke his visa and accused Washington of violating international law over his criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza. The U.S. said on Friday it would revoke Petro’s visa after he took to New York’s streets on Friday to join a pro-Palestinian demonstration and urged U.S. soldiers…

Iran’s clerical rulers face one of their gravest crises since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, caught between growing discontent at home and a stalled nuclear deal that together have left the country more isolated and divided. The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran on Saturday after last-ditch talks between Tehran and European powers Britain, France and Germany failed…

Efforts to reach a security pact between Syria and Israel have hit a last-minute snag over Israel’s demand that it be allowed to open a “humanitarian corridor” to Syria’s southern province of Sweida, four sources familiar with the talks said. Syria and Israel had come close in recent weeks to agreeing the broad outlines of a pact…

She polishes up real nice. Taylor Swift announced her Target-exclusive “The Life of a Showgirl: The Crowd Is Your King” vinyl on Instagram Wednesday — and in the accompanying album artwork, she sports a ring that shines even brighter than the Las Vegas lights. Designed by family-owned fine jewelry house Kallati and priced at $27,120, the superstar’s…

Prince William admits that wife Kate Middleton’s cancer battle took a toll on him. “I’d say 2024 was the hardest year I’ve ever had,” the royal shares on an upcoming episode of AppleTV+’s “The Reluctant Traveler” with Eugene Levy. He further reflects, “You know, life is sent to test us as well and being able to overcome…

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s upcoming wedding will reportedly be missing a major A-list guest. Meryl Streep — who appeared alongside Gomez in “Only Murders in the Building” and is dating her co-star Martin Short — was invited to the highly anticipated nuptials, but pulled out, a source told the Daily Mail. The insider explained to the…

Taylor Swift was seen hiding under umbrellas as she arrived for Selena Gomez’s star-studded wedding celebration. The “Blank Space” singer was pictured stepping off an aircraft at Santa Barbara airport on Friday afternoon in a dark shirt — as several people rushed out to cover her with a cluster of black umbrellas. Only the hitmaker’s elbow could…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Microsoft should fire Lisa Monaco, who had served in the administrations of two Democratic presidents and is now Microsoft’s global affairs president. The move appears to be the latest effort by Trump to exact retribution on those he sees on political enemies and comes one day after the indictment…

The US$4 billion in aid spending at issue was intended by Congress for foreign aid, United Nations peacekeeping operations and democracy-promotion efforts overseas. The US Supreme Court sided again on Friday (Sep 26) with Donald Trump, allowing his administration to withhold about US$4 billion in foreign aid authorised by Congress for the current fiscal year as the…

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Sep 26) talks on Gaza with Middle Eastern nations were intense and that Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants were aware of the discussions, which he said would continue as long as required. Trump met leaders and officials from multiple Muslim-majority countries this week to discuss the situation in Gaza, which…

Experts say China’s recent commitment marks a major step forward in global climate action, standing in stark contrast to the US’s retreat from international climate goals. China has made a landmark climate pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7 to 10 per cent below peak levels by 2035. Beijing’s reduction target marks the first time the…

Ukraine and Hungary spar over drone incursion Ukraine accused Hungary of trying to spy on its border areas, saying several reconnaissance drones that had violated its airspace were “likely” of Hungarian origin. “Ukrainian forces recorded violations of our airspace by reconnaissance drones, which are likely Hungarian,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X. Zelenskyy referred to “very…

MOURNERS at a funeral were left reeling when the “dead man” they’d gathered to bury suddenly walked in and announced: “I’m alive!” The 22-year-old stunned friends and relatives as he crashed his own wake in Argentina – leaving everyone wondering who was in the coffin. The mix-up began when a young man was mown down by a…