NFL star Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift recently announced their engagement on social media, but details about the proposal are now coming to light. According to Travis’s father, Ed Kelce, in an interview with News 5 Cleveland, his son proposed at home in Missouri about two weeks ago. Ed shared that Travis had originally planned a more elaborate “grand thing” for this week. However, both Ed and Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, advised him that the moment would be special no matter where it happened, as long as he got down on one knee. The proposal itself was an…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
President Xi Jinping will host over 20 world leaders at a regional security forum in China next week, a powerful display of Global South solidarity in the age of Donald Trump, and a diplomatic boost for sanctions-hit Russia. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, to be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, will be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders from Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. A highlight of the summit will be Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to China in over seven years, as the two nations…
A team of UN investigators tasked with researching cases of violence by Israeli settlers and arms transfers to Israel for use in the Gaza war cannot complete their work due to financial constraints, a recent document has revealed. The incident highlights how severe funding shortages within the UN system, caused by donor fatigue and budget cuts, are hindering global accountability efforts. Earlier this year, a separate UN investigation into abuses in Congo was also stalled due to similar issues. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, established in May 2021 by the Geneva-based Human Rights Council,…
On Tuesday, Iran held talks with European powers in an effort to prevent them from reimposing sanctions under the dormant 2015 nuclear deal. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister who attended the talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Geneva, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that it was “high time” for the European trio to “make the right choice and give diplomacy time and space.” Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei had earlier stated at a press conference that “our focus is on preventing actions or incidents that may be costly for the country.” Ahead of the second round of talks…
The United Nations General Assembly has approved the creation of a new advisory body dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), as governments worldwide grapple with the rapid rise of the technology and its potential risks. In a resolution adopted Tuesday, member states agreed to establish the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. The body will consist of 40 experts serving three-year terms and will be tasked with providing evidence-based assessments of AI’s opportunities, risks, and global impacts. This move comes in response to growing concern among governments that the swift advancement of AI, if left unchecked, could undermine democracy, erode…
In occupied Jammu, a heavy rain-triggered landslide on a famous Hindu pilgrimage route has killed at least 30 people, with floods prompting officials to issue warnings for people to stay indoors at night. Following the incident, the chief minister of the occupied territory, Omar Abdullah, said that communication was “almost nonexistent.” Situation in Occupied Jammu Landslide and Flooding: The landslide occurred near the Vaishno Devi shrine, leading to 30 confirmed deaths. This is the latest calamity from the monsoon downpours, which have already killed 60 people and left 200 missing in Kishtwar just last week. Infrastructure Damage: The…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning that Lahore and other parts of Punjab face an “exceptionally high” flood threat. Heavy rains and India’s release of water from two dams have caused rivers to swell, leading authorities to seek military assistance in six districts. Both nations have been hit by intense monsoon rains and flooding in recent weeks. The release of excess water from Indian dams could further flood parts of Punjab province, which is considered the country’s breadbasket and is home to half of its 240 million people. The combination of relentless rains and water releases…
As gushing floodwaters inundate mountain villages, turn cities into swamps, and lead to fresh graves, Pakistan’s current monsoon season once again reveals the grim reality of poor preparedness. Experts warn that without better regulation of construction and sewer maintenance, the annual downpours that have killed hundreds in recent months will continue to claim lives. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seemed to agree during his tour of flood-stricken Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last week, where landslides killed more than 450 people. “Natural disasters are acts of God, but we cannot ignore human blunders,” he said. “If we keep letting influence and corruption control…
Wheat and flour prices have surged dramatically, with wheat climbing by Rs300 this week to reach Rs3,100 per maund (40kg). This marks a continuation of a month-long upward trend, during which wheat gained nearly Rs1,000 per 40kg and the price of a 20kg flour bag increased by approximately Rs500. The steady rise in both wheat and flour prices has raised serious concerns about market manipulation and a lack of effective government oversight. Critics allege that the provincial government’s sudden decision to stop regulating the wheat market without prior notice created an environment where price manipulation could flourish. This lack of…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a boycott of the upcoming by-elections in constituencies of its members who were disqualified in connection with the May 9 cases, declaring these individuals to be its “true representatives.” Several constituencies have become vacant after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recently disqualified a number of PTI lawmakers following their convictions in cases related to the May 9 riots. According to the ECP’s schedule, by-elections will be held in NA-66 Wazirabad, NA-129 Lahore-XIII, and PP-87 Mianwali-III on September 18, while polling will take place on October 5 in NA-143 Sahiwal-III, NA-185 DG Khan-II, PP-203 Sahiwal-VI,…
