The US State Department has announced that it is in the national security interests of the United States to impose consequences and hold the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) accountable for failing to comply with their commitments and undermining peace prospects. Both the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian Liberation Organization represent the Palestinian people, advocating for the recognition of a Palestinian state on the international stage. However, the State Department reported to Congress that these groups had violated international agreements, including the Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002. Specifically, the State Department condemned the Palestinian Authority…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
While US presidents possess extensive powers to nominate federal judges, some view Bove as a precursor to more ideologically driven appointments during Trump’s second term. Critics have characterized Trump’s actions as an attempt to sculpt the judiciary in the image of his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled Senate secured a simple majority, 50 to 49, to confirm Bove’s seat on the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals. With only two Republicans voting against the confirmation, some observers perceive little political will within the party to curb Trump’s actions. Gregg Nunziata, the executive director of the…
Pakistan and the United States reached a highly anticipated trade agreement on Thursday, just ahead of US President Donald Trump’s August 1 deadline, which was set to expire on Friday. Had an agreement not been reached, Washington would have imposed higher reciprocal tariffs against countries that failed to secure a deal. This significant development emerged as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb achieved a breakthrough with the Trump administration during a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. President Trump confirmed the agreement in a post on TruthSocial, stating, “We have just concluded a…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained upbeat on Thursday, as investor sentiment significantly surged following the announcement of a landmark trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States. This positive development, coupled with ongoing optimism over macroeconomic stability and the central bank’s policy continuity, propelled the market upwards. The PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed to an intraday high of 140,077.85, marking a gain of 1,618.96 points, or 1.17%, from its previous close of 138,412.25. The index also touched an intraday low of 139,369.06, still up by 956.81 points, or 0.69%. Independent investment and economic analyst AAH Soomro commented on the…
Jamie Lee Curtis has candidly explained the reason behind the 22-year delay in producing the sequel to Freaky Friday. The 66-year-old actress, who starred alongside Lindsay Lohan in the 2003 hit comedy film, revealed the real reason for the long wait for the new movie, Freakier Friday. In a recent appearance on The One Show on Wednesday, the Halloween actress shared that they had to wait for Lindsay to reach an age where she could plausibly portray the mother of a teenage child for her role in the reboot. Curtis admitted that she herself had been waiting for the follow-up…
James Van Der Beek touched many hearts as he spoke candidly about his experience discussing his cancer diagnosis with his children. In a recent chat on Today on July 30, the 48-year-old actor, who has been battling stage 3 colorectal cancer for the past eight months, opened up about the difficult conversation he had with his kids regarding his health scare. “I’m far from an expert, but our approach was just to be as honest as possible, as honest to the degree of their understanding, right? Because they know,” James explained during the third hour of the show. The Dawson’s…
Miranda Lambert has broken her silence regarding a recent viral TikTok video that zoomed in on her miniskirt during a performance. For those unfamiliar, a fan-made TikTok video of the singer’s July 25 performance at Lumen Field in Seattle went viral after it featured a close-up of Lambert’s skirt. The zoomed-in shot was clear enough to show the bottom of Lambert’s derriere peeking out from the skirt. The user who uploaded the video captioned their post, “Miranda Lambert got up close and personal with us in the pit!” The country music star responded with a cheeky TikTok video of her…
Brandi Glanville, the 52-year-old alum of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, provided a positive update on her perplexing facial disfigurement this Tuesday, emphasizing her renewed outlook on life. Glanville expressed profound gratitude for her doctor, Dr. Michael Scoma, crediting him with her recovery from the enigmatic health scare. She enthusiastically shared her eagerness to embrace life again, including her desire to “fall in love again and make out with a hot boy or girl.” Taking to her X account (formerly Twitter), Brandi posted a heartfelt message about her progress: “I am so thankful to my NYC angel @DrScomaME_CFS for…
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas continue to make headlines with their recent outings, intensifying romance rumors that have circulated since February 2025. The duo was recently seen enjoying time together in Vermont, a location sources describe as a beloved retreat for Armas. Insiders told People Magazine that “Ana loves Vermont. It’s her place to rest and recharge.” They added, “She was excited to host Tom and show him around. She took him to all her favorite spots.” The source further claimed that the Mission: Impossible star and the Knives Out actress have “become incredibly close.” Their Vermont visit included…
The visionary 70-year-old filmmaker, James Cameron, has offered insights into his continued involvement with the immensely popular Avatar franchise. As he gears up for the impending release of his third production, Avatar: Fire and Ash, slated to hit cinemas on December 19, 2025, Cameron addressed the question of whether he intends to direct the subsequent films in the series. In a recent interview with Empire, Cameron stated, “I mean, there’s no reason not to [direct them]. I’m healthy, I’m good to go.” He emphasized that he wouldn’t “rule it out,” but openly acknowledged the demanding nature of the work. “I’ve…
