Iranian president arrives in Lahore for first official Pakistan visit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Lahore, Pakistan for his first official visit since taking office. He was welcomed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with top Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Lahore, Pakistan for his first official visit since taking office. He was welcomed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with top Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Lahore, Pakistan for his first official visit since taking office. He was welcomed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with top Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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US agency probes special counsel who prosecuted Trump

US officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump, US media reported Saturday.

US officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump, US media reported Saturday.

The Office of Special Counsel told The New York Times it was investigating Smith for potentially violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal workers from engaging in political activity while on the job. Smith was appointed special counsel in 2022, and charged Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House.

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US officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump, US media reported Saturday.

The Office of Special Counsel told The New York Times it was investigating Smith for potentially violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal workers from engaging in political activity while on the job. Smith was appointed special counsel in 2022, and charged Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House.

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US special envoy Witkoff visits Gaza

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has visited the Gaza Strip, where people have been facing a severe food shortage. Israeli media reported on Friday that Witkoff visited a food distribution center in the enclave. A White House spokesperson had said Witkoff would inspect aid supply distribution in Gaza and hear directly from local people.

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has visited the Gaza Strip, where people have been facing a severe food shortage. Israeli media reported on Friday that Witkoff visited a food distribution center in the enclave. A White House spokesperson had said Witkoff would inspect aid supply distribution in Gaza and hear directly from local people.

Hamas said on social media that Witkoff's visit is propaganda to contain anger at the US and Israel that it says are causing the people of Gaza to starve. A statement issued by the group on Thursday says it is ready to resume ceasefire negotiations if the humanitarian crisis and famine are resolved.

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US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has visited the Gaza Strip, where people have been facing a severe food shortage. Israeli media reported on Friday that Witkoff visited a food distribution center in the enclave. A White House spokesperson had said Witkoff would inspect aid supply distribution in Gaza and hear directly from local people.

Hamas said on social media that Witkoff's visit is propaganda to contain anger at the US and Israel that it says are causing the people of Gaza to starve. A statement issued by the group on Thursday says it is ready to resume ceasefire negotiations if the humanitarian crisis and famine are resolved.

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70 years of Nepal-China Diplomatic Ties

To mark the occasion, the 70th years of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between Nepal and China was celebrated with several programmes in Kathmandu and Beijing on Friday. 

Prime Minister Oli highlighted the enduring friendship between the two nations and expressed confidence that bilateral ties would be further strengthened in the coming years. Prime Minister Oli further emphasized mutual cooperation in key areas and also thanked China for its continued support in Nepal’s development efforts.

To mark the occasion, the 70th years of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between Nepal and China was celebrated with several programmes in Kathmandu and Beijing on Friday. 

Prime Minister Oli highlighted the enduring friendship between the two nations and expressed confidence that bilateral ties would be further strengthened in the coming years. Prime Minister Oli further emphasized mutual cooperation in key areas and also thanked China for its continued support in Nepal’s development efforts.

Chinese Ambassador Chen Song echoed similar sentiments stating that Nepal and China would continue to deepen their collaboration for shared prosperity. 

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To mark the occasion, the 70th years of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between Nepal and China was celebrated with several programmes in Kathmandu and Beijing on Friday. 

Prime Minister Oli highlighted the enduring friendship between the two nations and expressed confidence that bilateral ties would be further strengthened in the coming years. Prime Minister Oli further emphasized mutual cooperation in key areas and also thanked China for its continued support in Nepal’s development efforts.

Chinese Ambassador Chen Song echoed similar sentiments stating that Nepal and China would continue to deepen their collaboration for shared prosperity. 

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Cambodia deputy PM calls Donald Trump 'President of Peace'

Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol called US President Donald Trump the "President of Peace" and that he should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, after Trump intervened to help broker a ceasefire in their border conflict with Thailand. The two countries agreed a truce on Tuesday following five days of clashes that killed at least 43 people on both sides. The agreement to stop fighting was sealed in Malaysia after intervention by Trump.

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Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol called US President Donald Trump the "President of Peace" and that he should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, after Trump intervened to help broker a ceasefire in their border conflict with Thailand. The two countries agreed a truce on Tuesday following five days of clashes that killed at least 43 people on both sides. The agreement to stop fighting was sealed in Malaysia after intervention by Trump.

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Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol called US President Donald Trump the "President of Peace" and that he should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, after Trump intervened to help broker a ceasefire in their border conflict with Thailand. The two countries agreed a truce on Tuesday following five days of clashes that killed at least 43 people on both sides. The agreement to stop fighting was sealed in Malaysia after intervention by Trump.

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Trump fires US labor official over major job market data revision

US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Friday that he had given an order to fire a Labor Department official over major downward revisions of job market data.

Trump's decision to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner is in response to the figures released Friday. They include massive downward corrections of earlier data for the increase in workers in non-farm sectors.

US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Friday that he had given an order to fire a Labor Department official over major downward revisions of job market data.

Trump's decision to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner is in response to the figures released Friday. They include massive downward corrections of earlier data for the increase in workers in non-farm sectors.

"The bureau corrected the number of jobs created in May from 144,000 to 19,000, and that in June from 147,000 to 14,000. The net downward revision totaled 258,000. The department said the scale of the correction is larger than usual.

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US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Friday that he had given an order to fire a Labor Department official over major downward revisions of job market data.

Trump's decision to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner is in response to the figures released Friday. They include massive downward corrections of earlier data for the increase in workers in non-farm sectors.

"The bureau corrected the number of jobs created in May from 144,000 to 19,000, and that in June from 147,000 to 14,000. The net downward revision totaled 258,000. The department said the scale of the correction is larger than usual.

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Colombia's ex-president Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest in the first instance after being found guilty of witness tampering and procedural fraud, becoming the first former head of state in the country's history to be criminally convicted.

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest in the first instance after being found guilty of witness tampering and procedural fraud, becoming the first former head of state in the country's history to be criminally convicted.

Judge Sandra Heredia delivered the sentence on Friday in Bogota, ordering Uribe to serve his term at his residence in Rionegro, Antioquia department. He is also barred from holding public office for more than eight years and was fined approximately 3.4 billion Colombian pesos.

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Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest in the first instance after being found guilty of witness tampering and procedural fraud, becoming the first former head of state in the country's history to be criminally convicted.

Judge Sandra Heredia delivered the sentence on Friday in Bogota, ordering Uribe to serve his term at his residence in Rionegro, Antioquia department. He is also barred from holding public office for more than eight years and was fined approximately 3.4 billion Colombian pesos.

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Parents and doctors protest budget cuts to Argentina's top children's hospital

Dozens march through Buenos Aires' theater district with candles and posters to protest budget cuts to the Garrahan Pediatric Hospital and Argentina's public healthcare system under President Javier Milei.

Among the demonstrators are parents, children, and patients from the country's leading pediatric hospital, a key institution for Argentina and the wider region. Head of the Endocrinology Laboratory at Garrahan Hospital said the collapse of the hospital is a fall of a large part of the country's pediatric healthcare system.

Dozens march through Buenos Aires' theater district with candles and posters to protest budget cuts to the Garrahan Pediatric Hospital and Argentina's public healthcare system under President Javier Milei.

Among the demonstrators are parents, children, and patients from the country's leading pediatric hospital, a key institution for Argentina and the wider region. Head of the Endocrinology Laboratory at Garrahan Hospital said the collapse of the hospital is a fall of a large part of the country's pediatric healthcare system.

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Dozens march through Buenos Aires' theater district with candles and posters to protest budget cuts to the Garrahan Pediatric Hospital and Argentina's public healthcare system under President Javier Milei.

Among the demonstrators are parents, children, and patients from the country's leading pediatric hospital, a key institution for Argentina and the wider region. Head of the Endocrinology Laboratory at Garrahan Hospital said the collapse of the hospital is a fall of a large part of the country's pediatric healthcare system.

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Türkiye, Italy, Libya hold trilateral summit in Istanbul to boost cooperation

Türkiye, Italy, and Libya held a trilateral summit in Istanbul on Friday to address regional challenges and enhance cooperation on key issues, including irregular migration and Mediterranean security.

Türkiye, Italy, and Libya held a trilateral summit in Istanbul on Friday to address regional challenges and enhance cooperation on key issues, including irregular migration and Mediterranean security.

During the summit, the leaders agreed to reconvene following the cooperation committees' assessment of the decisions taken. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Meloni announced on her social media account X that the three leaders discussed a range of action plans to combat international human trafficking networks, improve the prevention of irregular migration, and support Libya in managing the migratory pressure it faces.

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Türkiye, Italy, and Libya held a trilateral summit in Istanbul on Friday to address regional challenges and enhance cooperation on key issues, including irregular migration and Mediterranean security.

During the summit, the leaders agreed to reconvene following the cooperation committees' assessment of the decisions taken. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Meloni announced on her social media account X that the three leaders discussed a range of action plans to combat international human trafficking networks, improve the prevention of irregular migration, and support Libya in managing the migratory pressure it faces.

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India announces eight new consular application centers in US

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra on Thursday, announced the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centers across the United States, aimed at expanding access to consular services for the Indian diaspora.

All the Indian consular application centers will begin from Friday and will now be open on Saturdays as well. Ambassador Kwatra also informed that India would also be opening another Indian Counselor Application Centre in Los Angeles very soon.

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India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra on Thursday, announced the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centers across the United States, aimed at expanding access to consular services for the Indian diaspora.

All the Indian consular application centers will begin from Friday and will now be open on Saturdays as well. Ambassador Kwatra also informed that India would also be opening another Indian Counselor Application Centre in Los Angeles very soon.

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India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra on Thursday, announced the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centers across the United States, aimed at expanding access to consular services for the Indian diaspora.

All the Indian consular application centers will begin from Friday and will now be open on Saturdays as well. Ambassador Kwatra also informed that India would also be opening another Indian Counselor Application Centre in Los Angeles very soon.

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