A senior Russian diplomat has stated that Moscow is continuously evaluating the possibility of resuming nuclear weapons tests, in response to what he called “hostile” US policies. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, told TASS news agency on Saturday that the issue of nuclear tests is still under active consideration. “This is a question at hand,” he remarked when asked whether Moscow was contemplating a return to nuclear testing. “And without making any predictions, I can say that the situation is quite difficult. It is constantly being considered in all its components and in all its aspects.” In September, Ryabkov…
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President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100% tariff on their exports to the United States if their efforts to weaken the US dollar proceed. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his concerns, stating, “We require a commitment… that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or, they will face 100 percent tariffs.” The BRICS group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and several other countries. The warning comes after a BRICS summit held in…
In a shocking and tragic incident, a 55-year-old man from Russia died after being fatally scratched by his pet cat. Dmitry Ukhin had spent two days searching for his runaway ginger cat, Stypoka, who had gone missing. On November 22, he finally located the cat and brought it back home. However, the cat attempted to flee again, and when Ukhin tried to stop it, Stypoka scratched his leg. The scratch, though seemingly minor, led to severe bleeding, which Ukhin couldn’t control due to a medical condition that prevents blood clotting. Desperate, Ukhin called a neighbor for help, who in turn…
In a significant escalation of the Syrian conflict, the Syrian army confirmed on Saturday that dozens of its soldiers were killed in a major attack by insurgents who swept into the city of Aleppo in northwest Syria. The surprise offensive, led by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has jolted the frontlines of the Syrian civil war, which had remained largely dormant since 2020, reigniting intense fighting near the Turkish border. The Syrian army acknowledged the rebel advance, stating that insurgents had captured large parts of Aleppo, a city that had been under full state control since government forces, supported…
The death toll from the catastrophic floods affecting southern Thailand and northern Malaysia has risen to at least 12, as authorities report tens of thousands of people forced to evacuate due to rapidly rising water levels over the past three days. In southern Thailand, nearly 534,000 households have been affected, with the death toll rising from four to nine. Thousands of residents have been relocated to 200 temporary shelters set up in the flood-stricken areas, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. The Chana district in Songkhla province has been hit by the worst flooding in 50 years,…
In a bold move that captured the attention of the art and crypto worlds, crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun ate the banana from the controversial artwork he had purchased for $6.2 million. At a press event held at one of Hong Kong’s most luxurious hotels, Sun took a bite of the banana after giving a speech praising the artwork as “iconic.” He also drew comparisons between conceptual art and cryptocurrency, underscoring the similarities between both worlds. “It’s much better than other bananas,” Sun remarked after his first bite. “It’s really quite good.” The artwork, titled “Comedian,” was created by renowned Italian…
Salman Akram Raja, Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has rescinded his resignation following the party’s decision not to accept it. PTI Information Secretary Waqas Akram confirmed the development, stating, “Yes, he has withdrawn his resignation, as the party did not accept it and asked him to continue in his role.” Waqas also noted that Salman Akram Raja recently attended a meeting of the party’s political committee. Raja had initially stepped down after facing criticism for his absence at a protest march from Lahore to Islamabad. He had been unable to join the convoy due to stringent security measures, including roadblocks…
The Ministry of Interior has disclosed significant details about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) recent “do-or-die” protest in Islamabad, shedding light on the events leading to the unrest, the role of key players, and the ensuing chaos. High Court Orders and Government Negotiations On November 21, the Islamabad High Court directed the federal government to maintain law and order in the capital. Given the simultaneous visits of high-profile foreign dignitaries, the government urged PTI to delay its protest. However, upon the party’s insistence, Sangjani was designated as the protest venue. Despite this arrangement, PTI protesters unlawfully moved toward Islamabad’s Red Zone,…
Karachi faced a significant safety and environmental challenge on Sunday morning when a damaged furnace oil pipeline leaked near Sea View, disrupting traffic and raising concerns in the area. The incident, reported at 6 am, involved a pipeline operated by Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL). Immediate Impact Furnace oil from the ruptured pipeline spilled onto the service road, seeping into a nearby residential project. This caused brief but notable traffic disruptions as authorities cordoned off affected areas to ensure safety and facilitate repair work. Refinery operations were immediately halted, and the pumping of oil was suspended to prevent further leakage. Cleanup…
Pakistan continues to grapple with dangerously high levels of air pollution as Lahore emerges as the most polluted city in the world and Karachi ranks as the fourth most polluted. According to data from the Swiss air quality monitoring group IQAir, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a “hazardous” value of 303, while Karachi’s AQI fluctuated around the “very unhealthy” threshold of 200, at times dropping to 197 during the last 24 hours. Alarming Levels of Pollution The concentration of PM2.5 pollutants—tiny particulate matter harmful to health—was recorded at 24.2 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. These…
