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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Pakistan: Advocate Imaan Mazari Fights Against an Abusive Judge or the System?

Advocate Imaan Mazari’s battle with Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar has escalated into a test of whether Pakistan’s judiciary can confront misogyny, abuse of power, and systemic bias against women seeking justice.

EU struggles under China’s rare-earth monoply amid production delays

European factories face slowdowns as China restricts rare-earth exports, threatening car, chip, and defense production.

Shehbaz Sharif to Meet Donald Trump on UNGA Sidelines in Key Diplomatic Push

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on September 25 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with Army Chief Asim Munir also expected to join.

Trump Announces U.S.-China Agreement to Keep TikTok Running

Trump announced a tentative deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S., with ByteDance set to transfer majority ownership to American investors while retaining a minority stake.

India-U.S. Relationship Reset: A Tale of Personal Egos or Cold Strategy?

Mr Zubair Gilani, a banker and political activist, explains a shift in the U.S.-India relationship following Op Sindoor amid China’s rise and a move from unipolarity to multipolarity. India faces a tough choice: to align with the U.S. or go its own way, as past U.S. policies have boosted China.

Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump’s state visit

Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with the king to greet the US president who has compared himself to a monarch.

Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan

Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler, and hair transplants reign.

Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel: judiciary

Iranian authorities hanged a man on Wednesday after convicting him of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency since 2022, the judiciary said.

Israel to open new route for Gazans fleeing besieged city

Israel's army said Wednesday it had opened a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, a day after launching a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.