At least six people have died after being crushed in a stampede during a Hindu religious gathering at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, with several others injured. Officials confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that a large crowd had gathered to collect entry tokens for the temple visit when the stampede occurred on Wednesday. Prem Kumar Jain, a spokesperson for the state’s ruling Telugu Desam Party, said, “This unfortunate incident has claimed the lives of six devotees. I pray to God to give peace to the departed souls.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stated that he will accept the decision of the Constitutional Court, even if it leads to his removal from office. Yoon has previously defied the court’s repeated summons, particularly concerning allegations that he planned an insurrection with a martial law bid. His lawyer confirmed that Yoon is currently at his official residence and in good health.
Wildfires surrounding Los Angeles spread to Hollywood Hills, causing the deaths of at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes, and prompting the evacuation of 100,000 people. The city is being hit from both sides as strong winds and dry conditions exacerbate the fires, depleting firefighting resources and causing water shortages. A new fire broke out in Hollywood Hills, scorching 50 acres (20 hectares) of land. On the west side of Los Angeles, the Palisades Fire has burned 15,832 acres (6,406 hectares), destroying hundreds of structures in the hills between Santa Monica and Malibu.
Gunmen launched an attack on Chad’s presidential complex in the capital, N’Djamena, on Wednesday, leading to a fierce gun battle that resulted in the deaths of 18 attackers and one security personnel. According to the government statement, a commando unit of 24 members launched the assault, with 18 attackers killed and six injured. The government spokesman later appeared in a video stating, “The situation is completely under control… the destabilization attempt was suppressed.” The attackers were easily overpowered by the security forces, and while some sources identified them as Boko Haram militants, the spokesman later dismissed this, describing them as…
In a rare display of unity, all five living U.S. presidents came together on Thursday for a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral to honor Jimmy Carter. The historic event took place just 11 days before Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. With Carter’s flag-draped coffin nearby, President Joe Biden, along with former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, paid tribute to the 39th president of the United States, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. Biden delivered a eulogy for his fellow Democrat and longtime friend, praising Carter’s “character” and noting that…
The Senate committee confirmed that there is no ban on UAE work visas for Pakistanis. It was clarified that if Pakistanis face issues in obtaining work visas, the matter would be referred to the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis for resolution. Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, assured that any visa-related problems would be addressed by the ministry. During the meeting, Overseas Employment Promoter Aisam Baig revealed that UAE work visas had been “unofficially closed” for the past year, leading to a 50% decline in the number of Pakistani workers traveling to the UAE. He…
Following North Korea’s recent missile launch, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, expressed concern and called for the revival of talks among the relevant parties to address the challenges on the Korean Peninsula. Pakistan reiterated its support for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and urged the cessation of further nuclear weapons testing. Akram emphasized that provocations such as missile tests and coercive actions must be ended in order to safeguard regional and international peace. Pakistan expressed hope that the UN Security Council would play its role in reducing tensions and contributing to peace and security in the…
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, expressed concern over North Korea’s recent ballistic missile test and called for diplomatic engagement to address the challenges of the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Akram emphasized Pakistan’s support for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the revival of dialogue among the concerned parties. He described the missile tests as harmful to regional and international peace and security. “Pakistan strongly supports the calls for the revival of talks among relevant parties,” Akram said, adding that “Pakistan opposes any further nuclear weapons testing in Korea or elsewhere.” The missile…
The world’s youngest Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafzai, is set to visit Pakistan to participate as a special guest in the two-day international conference on girls’ education, scheduled for January 11 and 12 in Islamabad. Education Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani stated that Malala will return after attending the conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities.” The event aims to address challenges and opportunities in promoting girls’ education across Muslim communities, fostering dialogue, and finding actionable solutions. The conference will serve as a platform for high-level discussions and collaborations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will deliver the keynote address during…
Following the promulgation of the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024, by the president, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has intensified efforts for legislation to register madrassas at the provincial level. After the federal government’s notification of the madrassa registration bill, the JUI-F has prepared a draft law aimed at regulating Islamic schools in provinces. The proposed legislation, titled the “Societies Registration Amendment Act, 2025,” mandates the registration of unregistered seminaries within six months. However, madrassas already registered with the federal government would not need to reapply. According to the draft, unregistered madrassas must register with the Directorate under the Ministry of…
