Pakistan : security forces’ camp comes under attack in North Waziristan’s Boya .
Four terrorists were killed after they attacked the battalion headquarters of security forces in Boya area on Friday, security sources said The sources identified the terrorists as those belonging to Fitna-al-Khawarij, a term that the state has designated for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. One of the “suicide bombers” among the terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle... Read More
Bangladesh newspaper staff ‘gasping for air’ as offices set ablaze-BBC
Staff at two leading Bangladeshi newspapers say they were “gasping for air” as protesters, roused by the death of a prominent activist, set their offices alight on Thursday. Sharif Osman Hadi, who had emerged as a key figure after last year’s anti-government protests that ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, was shot in Dhaka last... Read More
Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high
However, with worries about the global outlook and U.S. tariffs growing, it paused at the start of 2025, with the last increase in January taking rates to their highest level in 17 years. The inflation figures for November showed rice prices jumped 37 percent year-on-year, the internal affairs ministry said. The cost of rice has... Read More
Australia police arrest seven men after tip on possible ‘violent act
Australia police arrest seven men after tip on possible ‘violent act’” Armed Australian police arrested seven men in Sydney’s southwest on Thursday after a tip they may be plotting a “violent act” in the city still reeling from the Bondi Beach shooting. “At this point in time, police have not identified any connection to the... Read More
The Ashes: Travis Head century pushes England closer to defeat – BBC Sport”
England were pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintained Australia’s grip on the third Test in Adelaide. Head was dropped on 99 by Harry Brook and spent eight balls one run short of a hundred before belting Joe Root down the... Read More
“US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme, says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect –
US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem ordered the suspension of the diversity visa lottery progamme on Thursday after saying it was used by the suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University. “The Brown University shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, entered the United States through the diversity lottery immigrant visa programme (DV1) in 2017 and... Read More
Trump admin urges white men to report discrimination
Trump has already rolled back positive action policies. This marks the latest blow to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under his term Trump admin urges white men to report discrimination Trump has already rolled back positive action policies. This marks the latest blow to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under his term. Andrea... Read More
TikTok owner signs agreements to avoid US ban
TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance has signed binding agreements with US and global investors for the majority of its business in America, TikTok’s boss told employees on Thursday. Half of the joint venture will be owned by a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake and the Emirati investment firm MGX, according to a memo sent... Read More
Brown University shooting suspect found dead, police say
The primary suspect in Saturday’s fatal mass shooting at Brown University has been found dead inside a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, police say Police are about to give an update – you’ll be able to watch it live above The shooting killed two people and injured nine others On Thursday evening, a car... Read More
EU to loan Ukraine €90 billion for its military needs
EU leaders from the 27 member states agreed on €90 billion in additional loans for Ukraine in 2026-2027. Discussions also addressed bloc enlargement and migration. EU to loan Ukraine €90 billion for its military needs EU leaders from the 27 member states agreed on €90 billion in additional loans for Ukraine in 2026-2027. Discussions also... Read More