Japan is preparing for a defining moment in its energy journey, as the Niigata region is expected to endorse the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, on Monday. If approved, the move would mark a major shift in Japan’s gradual return to nuclear energy, more than a decade after the devastating Fukushima […]
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In a landmark ruling on Saturday, a Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. The verdict, delivered at Rawalpindi’s high-security Adiala Jail, adds to a growing list of legal battles facing the 73-year-old political leader since his […]
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for the disarmament of Hamas, while expressing cautious optimism about progress on the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire. The discussions come as regional mediators, including officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, traveled to Miami to meet US envoys, including Steve Witkoff, a close associate of former […]
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Delhi Airport Faces Major Disruptions as Dense Fog Grounds 79 Flights Dense winter fog continued to grip the national capital, causing significant disruption at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. According to airport officials, at least 79 flights were cancelled as visibility levels dropped sharply, affecting both domestic and international air travel. In addition […]
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In a move that has stirred controversy and drawn sharp criticism, US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Washington’s iconic Kennedy Center after himself. Following a vote by the institution’s board, the national cultural hub is now known as the Trump-Kennedy Center. Trump, who earlier this year handpicked new board members, also installed himself as […]
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In response to the tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a nationwide gun buyback initiative aimed at removing high-powered firearms from circulation. Speaking to the nation, Albanese said, “The terrible events at Bondi show we need to get more guns off our streets.” The move reflects a renewed […]
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Venezuela has struck a defiant tone in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest warning of a sweeping oil blockade, insisting that its crude exports continue without disruption. The statement came a day after Trump announced what he described as a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, escalating […]
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Senior officials from France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States are set to meet the head of the Lebanese army in Paris today, with a high-stakes goal: shaping a clear and workable roadmap for the disarmament of Hezbollah. Diplomats say the discussions are focused on building a mechanism that can stabilize an increasingly fragile ceasefire […]
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Hundreds of citizens across Japan have filed a lawsuit against the central government, accusing it of failing to act decisively on climate change in what is being described as the country’s first-ever case of its kind. The landmark lawsuit, submitted today, claims that Japan’s response to the climate crisis is “unconstitutional” and dangerously inadequate. Around […]
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The United Nations envoy working to resolve Cyprus’s decades-long division has expressed cautious optimism following recent discussions with leaders from both sides of the island, while stressing that the situation is not yet ready for a large international summit. In an interview with Cyprus-based newspaper Phileleftheros, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said she came away […]
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