The world has welcomed a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan after deadly border clashes. Both sides blame each other for initiating the truce as analysts warn of deepening divisions within the Taliban.
At launch, the deal will introduce a curated mix of sports, culture, lifestyle, and true crime podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer to Netflix. Over time, more genres and studios will be added to the lineup, Spotify confirmed.
The United Kingdom has unveiled a series of major reforms to its immigration and student visa policies, including tougher English language requirements, stricter post-study job timelines, and increased financial criteria for international students.
Israel's defence minister threatened Wednesday to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump held a glitzy dinner Wednesday to thank billionaires and top companies for donating to the new $250 million ballroom he is building at the White House.
Amid growing unrest in the Middle East, Trump’s proposed Gaza peace deal is stirring intense debate. Presented as a breakthrough, critics argue it hides deeper risks—raising questions about strategy, intent, and the price of rejection.
Contrary to colonial stereotypes and false narratives that deny Pakistanis’ universal yearning for freedom, the reality reveals an irrepressible struggle for democracy amid brutal repression.
The September 2025 protests in Nepal toppled a government and restored freedoms, but without real reforms they risk driving a generation into migration, leaving the nation with remittances yet without its youth.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has drawn sharp criticism for dismissing civilian protection as a federal concern. Legal experts argue that provinces hold both the constitutional authority and moral obligation to act.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s new defense pact revives old fears of a petrodollar-backed “Islamic bomb,” but beneath the rhetoric it may be more mirage than shield.