In observance of National Hate Crime Awareness Week in the UK, Transport for London (TfL) has launched an impactful campaign titled “Act Like a Friend.” The initiative aims to combat hate-motivated behavior and harassment on public transport. The campaign calls on passengers who witness a fellow commuter being targeted with hateful conduct to step forward instead of looking away or remaining silent. The core tactic being promoted is for a bystander to approach the person being victimized, act as if they are their friend, and simply start a normal conversation with them. This action serves to de-escalate the situation and…
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The UK government has announced a major “National Green Energy Plan,” committing to the creation of 400,000 new jobs alongside its efforts to tackle climate change. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband unveiled the details of the scheme, which aims to train people for these 400,000 additional jobs within the next five years. He emphasized that skilled professionals such as plumbers, electricians, and welders will be in “huge demand” under this new plan, which will provide the necessary training for these trades. A primary goal of the plan is to double the number of people working in green industries by 2030. It…
Washington: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has affirmed Pakistan’s readiness to help de-escalate tensions between global powers. He stated that Pakistan is prepared to play a constructive role between China and the US, just as it has in the past. Speaking at the ‘Future Security Summit,’ the Pakistani ambassador addressed the serious security challenges confronting the region. He strongly highlighted the issue of terrorism originating from Afghanistan, declaring that Pakistan is the country most affected by this menace. While emphasizing Pakistan’s peaceful intentions, Ambassador Sheikh delivered a firm message: “Pakistan desires peace, however, we cannot…
US President Donald Trump has announced new sanctions targeting two major Russian oil companies, significantly increasing pressure on Moscow. “This is the right time for sanctions on Russia,” Trump stated, adding that he hopes the move will “force Putin to adopt a reasonable attitude.” The announcement came after President Trump met with the NATO Secretary-General. Trump revealed that he had canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin because “it didn’t feel appropriate” and “talks with Putin don’t lead to any conclusion.” Expressing deep concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, the US President noted that “thousands of deaths are…
New Delhi: India’s capital, New Delhi, is facing a severe environmental crisis, enveloped in “toxic darkness” and breathing what is being called the world’s most polluted air immediately following the “festival of lights,” Diwali. According to the Swiss Air Index, the air pollution level in the megacity, home to over 20 million people, was recorded at a staggering 40 times higher than the safe limit set by the World Health Organization (WHO) just one day after the festival. According to US media reports, while New Delhi suffers from severe pollution year-round, the rapid and dangerous decline in air quality this…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump has drawn scrutiny after a senior Indian journalist accused the Prime Minister of concealing the “real conversation.” Prime Minister Modi publicly confirmed the call, thanking President Trump for his Diwali greetings. However, he allegedly “glossed over” critical parts of the discussion, specifically the US pressure on India to halt oil purchases from Russia and other significant trade matters. Prominent Indian journalist Suhasini Haidar highlighted this discrepancy on social media. She pointed out that while Narendra Modi did mention terrorism in his account of the call, he failed…
In a highly contentious move, the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has given its initial approval to an illegal bill aimed at annexing the occupied West Bank. The measure passed by a razor-thin margin of just one vote, with 25 members voting in favor and 24 against. This development not only defies international law but also goes directly against the stated position of US President Trump, who has publicly warned that he will not permit Israel to proceed with such an annexation. According to Israeli media, the vote has exposed deep divisions within the Israeli government itself. In a surprising turn,…
Islamabad: With a focus on deepening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Poland, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit. Upon his arrival, the distinguished guest was warmly received by Additional Foreign Secretary Khalid Jamali. According to diplomatic sources, this significant visit is taking place at the special invitation of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, reflecting the growing diplomatic engagement between the two nations. During his two-day stay, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister will hold meetings with senior Pakistani officials. The agenda includes discussions on all aspects of…
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Control and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has arrested 17 government officials from various ministries and agencies in a significant nationwide crackdown on corruption. According to local media, the arrested officials face serious charges including bribery, abuse of power, and embezzlement of public funds. In a statement, Nazaha detailed several of the cases. In one high-profile instance, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources allegedly accepted a massive bribe of 1.6 million Saudi riyals to illegally issue a crusher license to a foreign investor’s company. In another case, a Saudi citizen was arrested for receiving 85,000…
Washington: In a major move aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long war in Ukraine, the United States has imposed new sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil companies. US officials have clarified that the sanctions are intended to pressure President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire. President Donald Trump announced the sanctions at the Oval Office, alongside the NATO Secretary-General. The measures target the Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil. Calling it a “very big day,” President Trump stated, “This is an indication of what we are going to be doing in the future.” He again blamed the previous…
