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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Malaysia court upholds guilty verdict for former PM Najib’s 1MDB conviction

A Malaysian court on Wednesday upheld former premier Najib Razak's conviction on corruption charges over a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), dealing a blow to his hopes of a political comeback.

Indian Army helicopter carrying Chief of Defense Staff crashes

The Mi-17V5 helicopter was on its way from the Sulur IAF base to the Defence Services College at Wellington when it crashed. The mishap happened at the Nanjappanchathiram area amid heavy mist and early visuals showed the helicopter in flames.

Train driver who stopped train to buy yoghurt gets suspended

Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Tuesday suspended from service a train driver and his assistant for stopping on the way to purchase yogurt near Kahna railway station. Driver Rana Muhammad Shehzad stopped a passenger train at the Kana Kacha area

92% Pakistanis convinced inflation at its highest: Transparency Int’l

Transparency International has released its National Corruption Perception Survey Pakistan 2021. The report has revealed unsettling statistics on the levels of corruption in the country.

FWO to receive Rs 182 billion for Balochistan’s development

To improve the living standard of local people in Balochistan, the government announced Rs 600 billion for Southern Balochistan Project. However, for the efficient implementation of the project, the Balochistan government will award Rs 182 billion to FWO.

Justin Bieber performs to crowded concert in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The Canadian singer received a massive reception from fans in Saudi Arabia. His wife Hailey Barber shared the videos of his pumped-up, energetic performances in the concert. He, however, faced backlash outside Saudi Arabia despite calls to call of the concert.

Reasons behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 80 years ago

Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, that was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. Just before 8 a.m. on that Sunday morning, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes descended on the base.

Pakistan slips on a slippery slope of religious militancy

A brutal mob killing of a Sri Lankan man accused of blasphemy in Pakistan has sparked protests in both countries, with Pakistan's leader condemning the vigilante violence. The TLP condemned the Sialkot killing but has often turned unfounded blasphemy allegations into a violent crusade.

New videos of women give a twist to Faisalabad incident

A disturbing video of women being beaten by men and stripped naked went viral on social media. Twitter users demanded authorities to immediately arrest the alleged culprits. However, another video has emerged on social media that has given a new twist to the incident.

Putin and Biden interact in a video call and discuss Ukraine

Presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden set out their opposing positions on Ukraine in a video call on Tuesday and agreed that Russia and the United States should keep talking, the Kremlin said. It said Biden spelled out the possibility of Western sanctions against Russia

100 new textile plants helped increase Pakistan’s exports!

As per APTMA, Pakistan witnessed a 30% YOY growth from July to Nov (2021) in exports due to the setting up of 100 new export-oriented textile industrial plants in the country. Exports will speed Pakistan to success through job creation and foreign exchange earnings.

One of suspected killers of Saudi journalist Khashoggi arrested in Paris

One of the suspected killers of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was arrested at the Roissy airport near Paris on Tuesday as he was about to board a flight to Riyadh, French RTL radio reported. He was arrested on the basis of a warrant issued by Turkey in 2019.