The United States has seized two oil tankers, including one flying the Russian flag, in a move aimed at enforcing sanctions against Venezuela. The US military operation, which took place in the North Atlantic Ocean, has been condemned by Russia as piracy. The Russian-flagged tanker, previously known as Bella 1 and later registered as Marine Era, was one of the two vessels seized by US authorities. The second tanker, MT Sofia, was operating in the Caribbean Sea without a flag. According to the US military command, the tankers were seized for violating American sanctions against Venezuela. US Defense Secretary Pete…
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The former U.S. President, Donald Trump, recently expressed his opinion on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that if the U.S. had not intervened, Russia would have controlled Ukraine by now. Trump made this statement on social media, adding that he has no doubt that NATO would have stood by the United States had it been in a similar situation. Trump emphasized that NATO and the U.S. are always allies, regardless of the circumstances. Trump went on to say that he had increased NATO’s GDP by 5% and that the alliance’s member countries were no longer defaulting on their payments. However,…
Article: A devastating road accident in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has claimed the lives of four children and their family’s nanny. The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident and are examining every aspect of the incident. The accident occurred near Al Shamah, Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway, when a car from the Indian state of Kerala, carrying a Muslim family, was returning from a festival in Dubai. Fortunately, the parents and one of the daughters were safe and being treated at a hospital, while the four sons lost their lives in the accident. The deceased children…
Article: A surprise twist has emerged in the 2028 London Mayoral election, with Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, announcing Laila Kinnock as the party’s candidate. Laila Kinnock, an Egyptian-born local councillor from Westminster, will play a key role in the party’s local election campaign in London, Farage said in a press conference. According to reports, Kinnock has a different message for the people of London, vowing to tackle crime, knife crime, and drug-related issues by giving the police clear priorities. As a councillor in Westminster since 2022, Kinnock has been vocal about the Metropolitan Police’s issues being…
Title: Bishop Frederick Joon Condemns India’s Treatment of Christians During Christmas Celebrations Pakistan’s Bishop Frederick Joon has expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for its efforts to ensure the safety of Christians during the Christmas celebrations. Addressing a conference on interfaith harmony in Karachi, he condemned the Indian government’s actions, stating that the Christian community is often subjected to harassment and marginalization in India. Bishop Joon praised the security agencies in Pakistan for their outstanding performance in ensuring the safety of Christians during the Christmas celebrations. He emphasized that faith is a personal choice and not a matter of family…
Pakistan’s Former Prime Minister and Leader of the Awami Pakistan Party, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has said that the current situation in the country is a shared responsibility of all. In an address at the National Dialogue Committee, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that for 60 years, hybrid governments have been in power in the country, and until everyone sits together, the situation will not improve. He stated that all citizens are responsible for Pakistan’s problems, and he does not know of any individual or institution that is not accountable for the country’s situation. A member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and…
Islamabad District and Sessions Courts have issued a proclamation against former Punjab Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, declaring him a proclaimed absconder. This decision was made during the hearing of a case involving the recovery of liquor and arms against the former Chief Minister. The court had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Ali Amin Gandapur, who has failed to appear in court despite repeated summonses. The court has adjourned the hearing of the case until January 8. Additional Sessions Judge Mubashar Hassan Chishti presided over the hearing, but Ali Amin Gandapur failed to appear in court. The court declared…
The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, Justice Nisar, has revoked the transfer orders of two judges who were set to hear cases on May 9. Justice Arshad Javed’s transfer has been revoked, and his assignment to the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore will remain in place. Justice Asif Basher’s transfer as a session judge in Bhawalpur has also been revoked. The notification was issued after Chief Justice Nisar’s approval, and the transfer orders for both judges were issued late at night. Meanwhile, Field Marshal Raheel Sharif met with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al Maliki, in Lahore.…
In a significant development, a proposal has been made to form a government negotiating committee in consultation with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif during a meeting of the National Dialogue Committee in Islamabad. The committee’s announcement called for the formation of an opposition committee to work with the dialogue committee, appoint an opposition leader to the Senate and National Assembly immediately, and release political activists. According to the announcement, the government’s trust would increase after the release of political activists, media censorship would be eliminated, and cases against political leaders would be…
In a significant development, Pakistan and Bangladesh have re-established direct air connectivity, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines announcing flights to Karachi. According to sources, the first flight from Dhaka to Karachi is scheduled to take off on January 29, marking the airline’s return to Pakistani skies after several years. Initially, the airline will operate two weekly flights between Dhaka and Karachi. Bookings for the flights have reportedly begun, with travel agents stating that all seats for the inaugural flights were booked within hours of opening. The restored air connectivity has generated immense excitement among the people of both countries, with travel…
