This year's SCO Summit in Islamabad reinforced the Eurasian allies' commitments to clean energy, digital revolutions, and financial integrity—majorly, paving the road for an SCO Development Bank.
The first 2024 presidential debate in Philadelphia between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was a fiery exchange, where Harris fiercely defended the Biden administration but struggled with some misleading claims, while Trump, though brash and confrontational, capitalised on his familiar style, attacking Harris on the economy and immigration but failing to offer concrete solutions, leaving voters with sharp contrasts and exposed weaknesses in both candidates.
Imran Khan's bid for Oxford University's Chancellorship has sparked controversy, with a British newspaper highlighting his past remarks, including calling Osama bin Laden a "martyr" and praising the Taliban. The backlash focuses on his views on women's rights, education, and his belief that women should "remove temptation" to prevent rape.
Behind the scenes, President Biden, battling Covid and feeling betrayed by allies, views Barack Obama as a puppet master orchestrating efforts to push him out of the race, causing friction within the Democratic Party as Biden grows increasingly resentful and considers stepping aside, despite public insistence that he will remain a candidate.
From the late General Pervez Musharraf to the family of Asif Ali Zardari, the newly-revealed Dubai Unlocked files reveal millions of dollars stashed away in luxury Dubai properties scattered around the Emirate for some of Pakistan’s wealthiest personas.
The sudden dismissal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, coupled with the subsequent resignations of key figures including co-founder Greg Brockman, reveal deep-seated tensions within the coveted AI firm.
Jemima Khan, ex-spouse of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan, expresses a neutral stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, diverging from her ex-husband's pro-Palestine position.
A meticulously orchestrated attack on Israel by Hamas, reportedly planned and green-lighted by Iranian security officials, unravels months of covert operations and coordination among Iran-backed militant groups.
As the storm of conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on, nations around the globe scurry to convey their responses.
