‘Access to about $1.0bn’: IMF, Pakistan agree on new deal; $200m tranche cleared under RSF

[ad_1] Pakistan has secured a $1.2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. IMF on Tuesday said that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the South Asian country under its ongoing loan program, paving the way for Islamabad to access $1.2 billion pending approval from the Fund’s Executive Board.According to the official statement issued […]

PIMS Udaipur Observes Mental Health Week Focused on Access to Care During Emergencies | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran): The Department of Psychiatry at the Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Udaipur, observed Mental Health Week based on the World Health Organization (WHO) theme — “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right: Access to Services During Disasters and Emergencies.” The event commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony, attended by Dr. Suresh […]

Afghanistan restricts access to social media on smartphones

[ad_1] Global internet monitor NetBlocks has reported that access to major social media platforms is currently restricted in Afghanistan.“Metrics show social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat are now restricted on multiple providers in #Afghanistan,” it posted on X on Wednesday.The Taliban had already banned access to TikTok back in 2022.Social media users first started […]

Saudi Arabia: King Salman orders 24-hour access to Madinah’s historic Masjid Al-Qiblatain for worshippers | World News

[ad_1] Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman directs 24-hour access to Masjid Al-Qiblatain/ AI-generated image for illustrative purposes only From dawn till the quiet hours of the night, worshippers in Madinah can now step into Masjid Al-Qiblatain anytime they wish. On October 6, 2025, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin […]

‘Flotilla vessel blocked’: Switzerland lodges protest over Israel stopping Gaza-bound ship; demands unhindered access to citizens

[ad_1] Police officers work during the protest in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla after ships were intercepted by the Israeli navy (AP image) Switzerland on Friday announced that it will file a diplomatic protest with Israel after Israeli security forces curtailed a visit by Swiss diplomats to detainees from […]

‘Shameful’: DHS chief Kristi Noem denied restroom access; slams Illinois officials

[ad_1] US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday said that she and her staff were denied entry to the Village of Broadview Municipal Building, located about 12 miles west of downtown Chicago, while attempting to stop for a “bathroom break.“This incident occurred as federal agents clashed with protesters outside a nearby US […]

Vodafone Idea’s Non-Stop Hero Plans Offer Unlimited Data and Amazon Prime Access | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] (Udaipur Kiran News): Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced special prepaid plans under its Non-Stop Hero lineup, designed for users who want unlimited data, extended validity, and entertainment benefits. Among these, two standout plans — priced at ₹696 and ₹996 — also include a complimentary Amazon Prime Lite subscription. Both plans provide unlimited voice calling, […]

New restrictions on Harvard: Trump admin limits aid access to Ivy League; cites financial concerns

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday escalated its campaign against Harvard University by placing new restrictions on the Ivy League school’s access to federal funds for student aid, citing concerns about the “financial position” of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.The US Department of Education said Harvard has been moved to a “heightened […]

‘Should bad actors gain access’: DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server | World News

[ad_1] DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server Records of over 300 million Americans were put at risk after officials at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created a copy of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) database on a vulnerable cloud server with no security […]

Alaska summit: Putin paid cash to refuel planes, says Rubio; sanctions block banking access

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s delegation had to pay in cash for jet fuel, when he visited Alaska on August 15, for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump, US secretary of state Marco Rubio said, citing ongoing US banking sanctions against Moscow.“When the Russians landed in Alaska, […]