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European leaders are engaging in an unprecedented effort to sway United States President Donald Trump on Ukraine.They are hoping to influence any deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.But what’s the status of the transatlantic alliance now? Is it a relationship of equals, or is Trump fully in charge?Presenter: James BaysGuests: Mark Storella – Professor of the practice of diplomacy at Boston University, former US ambassador and served as deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in Brussels.Jessica Berlin – Non-resident senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis and founder of strategy consultancy CoStruct in Berlin.Eldar Mamedov – Non-resident…
The UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, has implemented a new evacuation trip that included 155 injured and patient with their relatives from the Gaza Strip …
People wade through a flooded road after the monsoon rain in Karachi, August 19, 2025. — ReutersKARACHI: Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari on Wednesday said that the spell of monsoon showers is expected to persist in Karachi until August 23.Laghari, speaking on Geo News’ programme “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath”, added that more rainfall is also likely in the city tomorrow (Thursday). According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), powerful monsoon currents are influencing most parts of Sindh. Various areas of Karachi witnessed moderate to heavy showers accompanied by thunder, while several localities experienced downpours throughout the day.The department warned…
Mikey Madison opens up about bold ambition in careerMikey Madison just opened up about her ambition to take on roles of “characters that terrify me.”In her latest conversation with Vogue Italy, the Anora star discussed her short yet rather shiny career in Hollywood. After over half a decade of acting in the long-running television series Better Things, Madison played Charles Manson’s girlfriend in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and has since won an Oscar for her performance in Anora.Talking about her success, she gushed over the fact that her work playing the prostitute who falls in love…
United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza.The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting members of the International Criminal Court, the latest instance of a pressure campaign against the court that previously issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes in Gaza.In a statement on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that two judges and two prosecutors were being added to a list of ICC members sanctioned by the administration of President Donald Trump.“The Court is a national security threat that has been an…
It starts under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Muhammad bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah …
People wade through a flooded road after the monsoon rain in Karachi, August 19, 2025. — ReutersCitizens accused the authorities of hiding behind the excuse of “unprecedented weather” and expressed outrage at the lack of measures to cope with monsoon rains in Karachi.The downpour, described as “unprecedented” by provincial and local government officials, was not something new for residents who face similar chaos almost every year. They argued that climate change may be intensifying the rains, but poor drainage and absent urban planning are what turn them into a disaster.Videos and photos of the flooded social media showed urban flooding,…
(left to right) Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis relax during the Pakistan v South Africa ODI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on February 15, 1992. — AFPFormer Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram has revealed his top five cricketers from his illustrious playing days, naming Sir Vivian Richards as the toughest batter he bowled to.Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast alongside England greats Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell, Akram reflected on the highlights of his 17-year career. When asked to name the best batter, the 59-year-old picked West Indies legend…
Singer Ernesto Barajas shot dead after receiving threats Ernesto Barajas, lead vocalist of popular Mexican band Enigma Norteño, was murdered Tuesday in a shooting at a parking lot in this Guadalajara suburb, authorities said.The 38-year-old singer and a companion were killed when two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on their pickup truck, according to witnesses and local media. A female bystander was seriously wounded in the attack.Barajas, born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, fronted a band known for narcocorridos, ballads that chronicle drug cartel activities. Enigma Norteño, founded in 2004, has over 4 million monthly Spotify listeners and performed songs dedicated to…
Schools shut and villages swept away as Pakistan reels from monsoon devastation.At least 21 people have died in monsoon rain-related incidents in Pakistan, authorities said, pushing the nationwide death toll over the last week above 400 as floods and landslides continue to devastate large parts of the country.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Wednesday that 11 people were killed in Gilgit-Baltistan in the north and 10 others died in Karachi, Pakistan’s financial hub, where heavy rain triggered electrocutions and house collapses.Schools in Karachi, a city of more than 20 million, remained closed as forecasters warned of further downpours…