The United States has approved a major arms deal worth $686 million to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, Dawn reported citing a Defense Security Cooperation Agency letter to US Congress.The deal would “support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with US and partner […]
1Colombia recovered macuquina coins and a cannon from the San José./ Image: X, (Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia) A Spanish war galleon that sank in 1708 with royal treasure aboard has inspired three centuries of myth and legal battles, and is often informally dubbed the “holy grail of shipwrecks.” Now, for the first time, objects […]
US President Donald Trump unveiled the long-awaited Gold Card visa at the White House on Wednesday, billing it as a million-dollar fast track to US citizenship and a tool for companies to retain foreign graduates. He said it was “somewhat like a green card, but with big advantages,” adding that firms could “go to any […]
The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, marking a dramatic escalation in his administration’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela. “As you probably know, we have just seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large, the largest […]
Oman Air will operate Muscat–Taif flights thrice weekly from January 31, 2026, using Boeing 737/Image: Oman Air Oman Air is set to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new Muscat–Taif route, beginning January 31, 2026. This expansion marks the airline’s fifth destination in the kingdom, joining Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said he cannot imagine raising his newborn son without the help of ChatGPT.Altman made his first appearance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where he spoke about how often he turns to the AI chatbot whenever he needs parental advice: “I cannot imagine having gone through, figuring out […]
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, an Indian-origin executive, has been named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year. TIME recognized Mohan for his role in shaping YouTube into a dominant force in global cultural consumption. His leadership at the video giant stems from a strong academic background and extensive experience in digital advertising and product development. Source […]
At least 23 people were injured after a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday and triggered a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.The quake hit at about 11:15 p.m. in the Pacific Ocean, around 80 kilometres off the […]
Alina Habba, former personal attorney to US President Donald Trump, has resigned as acting US attorney for New Jersey after a federal appeals court ruled that she had been serving unlawfully. Habba announced her resignation via X, saying she stepped down “to protect the stability and integrity of the office which I love.” She added: […]
Investigative journalist Kenneth Klippenstein revealed a leaked Justice Department memo that instructs FBI to begin compiling a list of American individuals and groups who can become potential domestic extremists. The document was reportedly signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. It has a sweeping plan to identify, track and investigate citizens based on political and ideological […]
