Britain’s prisons at 99% capacity: Recalled inmates to be freed after 28 days, £4.7 billion allocated for ‘record’ expansion

[ad_1] Shabana Mahmood (Source: X) In a move to ease the pressure on Britain’s overflowing jails, justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced emergency measures allowing recalled prisoners to be released after just 28 days.This step is expected to free up 1,400 prison places, reports the Independent.Speaking on Wednesday, Mahmood warned that the prison system is […]

US-Middle East relations: Donald Trump hosts Gulf leaders at White House; Bahrain announces $17 billion in deals

[ad_1] Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Bahrain meets with Donald Trump at WH As fresh violence erupted between Israel and Syria, US President Donald Trump welcomed two key Arab Gulf leaders to the White House on Wednesday, aiming to spotlight diplomatic and economic progress in the region despite renewed doubts over Middle East peace […]

Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is now worth $129 billion and ranks as the 11th richest man in the world | World News

[ad_1] The mystery behind Bitcoin’s creator has once again captured global attention this time, not for innovation, but for wealth. The elusive individual or group behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, credited with launching the original Bitcoin white paper in 2008 and mining the first Bitcoin block in 2009, is now reportedly the 11th richest person […]

California slashes spending: New budget scales back immigrant healthcare to tackle $12 Billion deficit – GOP says fiscally irresponsible

[ad_1] California governor Gavin Newsom (AP) California governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a $321-billion budget that rolls back several progressive initiatives, including a major healthcare expansion for low-income undocumented immigrants, in a bid to bridge a $12-billion budget deficit.This marks the third consecutive year that America’s most populous state has been forced to cut […]

‘Fan of Les Miserables, 95 billion dollar empire’: 10 interesting things about Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

[ad_1] Iran ’SMASHES’ Israeli Military’s Intel Office In Tel Aviv; Big Attack After Beersheba Strikes As Iran battles a waves of Israeli airstrikes targeting its nuclear infrastructure and military leadership, one man remains at the centre of the unfolding crisis: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At 86, he has outlasted presidents, weathered international sanctions, and […]

Trump’s $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield plan sparks skepticism, warnings of arms race

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to build a space-based missile defense system called the “Golden Dome” is drawing sharp criticism from defense analysts, scientists, and global powers, who warn the $175 billion project could be a technical dead-end and trigger a new nuclear arms race.Trump unveiled the plan last month, vowing that the […]

Pakistan’s tax exemptions hit $21 billion; exceed external debt repayments: Economic survey reveals

[ad_1] Pakistan’s tax exemptions to various sectors cost the country over $21 billion this year, more than the $17 billion it needs to repay in commercial and bilateral external debt, as revealed in the latest economic survey.Pakistan’s finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2024-25 on Monday, which outlines various economic developments […]

Trump vs Musk: Public feud threatens $22 billion in SpaceX deals, competitors gain ground as rift escalates

[ad_1] SpaceX, left, and Elon Musk (Image credits: X @SpaceX) About $22 billion in government contracts held by SpaceX are now in jeopardy, with several US space programs potentially facing major disruptions following a heated public feud between the space company founder Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Trump claimed that ending […]

Bill Gates pledges $198 billion of his wealth to Africa for healthcare, education, and innovation | World News

[ad_1] In a record-breaking philanthropic commitment, Bill Gates promised to give 99% of his wealth, approximately $198 billion, to Africa in the next 20 years. Addressing the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Gates stated that this huge fund will be focused on addressing some of Africa’s most daunting issues, mainly in healthcare and […]

Harvard battles $2.5 Billion US funding cut, cites risks to national security, public health research

[ad_1] Harvard University on Monday asked a federal judge to issue a summary judgment ordering the unfreezing of $2.5 billion in federal research funding that has been halted by the Trump administration, which Harvard says is illegal.The university contends that the freeze jeopardizes over 950 critical research projects, including those related to national security and […]