US President Donald Trump has disclosed details of an unexpected phone call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, confirming that Starmer will visit the US within the next two weeks. According to Sky News, while taking questions from the media in the White House’s Oval Office on Friday, February 14, 2025, Trump shared details of his conversation with Starmer, which took place on Thursday. The 78-year-old president told reporters, “He asked for a meeting, and I agreed to the meeting. We’re going to have a friendly meeting, very good. We have a lot of good things going on. But…
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U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to begin negotiations aimed at ending Moscow’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine, a U.S. lawmaker and a source familiar with the planning confirmed on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday, stated that Ukraine was not invited to the talks in Saudi Arabia and that Kyiv would not engage with Russia before consulting with its strategic partners. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and White House Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff will…
US President Donald Trump’s officials have fired hundreds of key nuclear staffers, raising concerns among members of Congress. CNN reported that administration officials fired more than 300 employees from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on Thursday night, February 13, 2025. These staffers were responsible for managing the nation’s nuclear stockpile. CNN sources revealed that the officials dismissed the staff as part of broader layoffs within the Energy Department, without realizing that they were overseeing US nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, an Energy Department spokesperson claimed that “less than 50 people” were “dismissed” from NNSA and that most of them “held primarily…
Donald Trump’s White House shared a controversial post on Valentine’s Day, sparking widespread outrage on social media. According to The Mirror, the US president, who repeatedly vowed during his campaign to stop and deport illegal immigrants, shared a special message in the form of a Valentine poem, warning them of deportation. The White House’s official Instagram account posted on Friday, February 14, 2025, featuring Trump and “border tsar” Tom Homan alongside a fabricated quatrain that read:”Roses are red, violets are blue, come illegally, and we’ll deport you.” The White House also commented under the post: “Happy Valentine’s Day.” The Valentine…
European leaders are preparing for an emergency meeting next week to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to BBC, this meeting is being held due to concerns that the United States is engaging in peace talks with Russia without including Europe. Sir Keir Starmer, who is likely to attend the summit in Paris, stated that this is a rare opportunity to shape the country’s national security. As per sources, he emphasized that Europe must take on a bigger role in NATO, suggesting that European nations should assume greater responsibility for their own defense and security. Donald Trump’s special envoy…
The Punjab government has launched an ambitious reforestation campaign, aiming to plant a natural forest on 978 acres along the banks of the Ravi River. The initiative is designed to serve as a natural air filter for the city and mitigate the rising levels of air pollution. According to officials, 144 acres have already been planted with 105,000 trees, with further afforestation in progress. The campaign sets an ambitious target of 634,000 trees to create a green wall around Lahore, transforming it into an “oxygen hub.” Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb emphasized the significance of the initiative to shift the…
Tremors of an earthquake were felt across Islamabad and its surrounding areas, with a magnitude of 4.8 recorded by the Seismological Centre. The earthquake struck at a depth of 17 kilometres underground, sending shockwaves through the capital city as well as Rawalpindi. According to the Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 8 kilometres southeast of Rawalpindi. The tremors also affected several other cities, including Peshawar, Murree, and Jhelum, causing widespread panic. As a result, residents in various regions rushed out of their homes in fear, although there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 8th round of the Pakistan-KSA Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting. During the visit, he met with Major General Talal Bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Assistant Minister of Defence, and General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of Saudi Arabia. The discussions covered strategic and security issues, the evolving regional environment, and efforts to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. The JMCC meeting was co-chaired by General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, where both sides…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui said on Saturday that the government had made every effort to hold talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Speaking on Samaa TV’s program “Mere Sawal With Absar Alam,” Siddiqui said, “We planned to meet the PTI leadership on a positive note, but the talks ended.” He further stated, “PTI was not created for negotiations. Holding talks is not part of its DNA.” The PML-N stalwart added, “D-Chowk protests, final calls, and the May 9 vandalism align with PTI’s style.” Siddiqui emphasized, “Even today, we have kept the doors open for negotiations,…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Saturday revealed details about his expulsion from the party. Speaking exclusively to Samaa TV, Marwat questioned his removal, saying, “Would it be appropriate if the PTI founder decides to expel me from the party based on spoon-feeding by a few individuals?” He stated, “I had demanded an audit of the payments made to digital media and lawyers from the party funds.” Marwat further added, “I have had issues with Salman Akram Raja for a long time. What exactly bothers Salman Akram Raja about me?” He alleged, “Propaganda machines were set up at…
