The world’s most powerful passport in 2025
Visa-free access to 195 destinations solidifies Singapore’s global mobility dominance. Singapore has emerged as the holder of the world’s most powerful passport for 2025. The Henley Passport Index ranked Singapore at the top due to its unmatched visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide. This distinction reflects Singapore’s strong diplomatic relations […]
Judge denies Trump’s request to delay sentencing in hush money case
Trump’s sentencing for 34 felony counts related to hush money payments will proceed on January 10, days before his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay his sentencing in the hush money case. Trump’s lawyers had requested a postponement, citing the demands of his upcoming inauguration. They argued that the case […]
Meta ends fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram to promote free expression
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces shift to user-driven ‘Community Notes’ model, aiming to reduce censorship and policy errors. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has decided to end its third-party fact-checking program. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the move to replace fact-checking with a user-driven ‘Community Notes’ model. This approach mirrors the system used by […]
Pakistan government eliminates 150,000 vacant positions in cost-cutting initiative
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announces abolition of vacant posts and outsourcing of non-core services to enhance efficiency. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced the removal of 150,000 vacant government positions as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. The move aims to reduce unnecessary expenditures and improve administrative efficiency. Aurangzeb stated that the government identified these […]
Israel issues guidelines for soldiers facing arrest risks abroad
Rising international pressure forces Israel to advise soldiers on avoiding legal action while traveling. Israel has introduced detailed travel guidelines for its soldiers to avoid arrest while traveling abroad. This decision comes as pressure mounts from international organizations and countries seeking to detain Israeli soldiers accused of war crimes. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) advised […]
U.S aid to Ukraine: Biden approves $5.9 billion in final weeks
$2.5 billion for military support and $3.4 billion for economic stability
International Community Condemns Pakistan’s Military Trials of Civilians
Global Reaction to the Military Trials of Pakistani Civilians The military trials of Pakistani civilians following the May 9 unrest have drawn widespread international criticism. Global powers, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, have expressed grave concerns about the lack of transparency and fair trial standards. These trials, which sentenced […]
Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Corruption Probe: $5 Billion Investigation
Corruption Allegations and the Rooppur Plant The Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into the $5 billion embezzlement claims involving Sheikh Hasina and her family. The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, a major infrastructure project financed by a Russian loan, is at the heart of these allegations. Investigators claim that Hasina and her […]
Imran Khan Urges Overseas Pakistanis to Halt Remittances Amid Political Crisis
Imran Khan’s Demands Behind the Remittance Boycott Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged overseas Pakistanis to halt remittances, triggering discussions about the potential fallout of this bold move. This “Imran Khan remittance boycott” is part of his strategy to pressure the government into addressing his demands. Khan wants the government to release imprisoned PTI […]
Pakistan Faces a Leadership Crisis: Path to Reforms
Pakistan Faces a Leadership Crisis: Understanding the Root Causes Pakistan faces a leadership crisis rooted in systemic inequality and mismanagement. For decades, political leaders have made grand promises to secure votes but failed to deliver meaningful results. Instead of focusing on inclusive governance, they prioritize self-interest, build patronage networks, and neglect the needs of the […]
