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For the first time since the Partition of the subcontinent in 1947, the study of Sanskrit has quietly returned to Pakistan, with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) introducing a formal course in the classical language.
Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan’s ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has publicly accused X of restricting the visibility of her posts about Khan’s imprisonment.
Ottawa/IBNS: The G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group met virtually Thursday to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s energy security and to condemn Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s power infrastructure.
Vienna/IBNS: Austria has approved a controversial new law banning girls under the age of 14 from wearing headscarves in both public and private schools.
Two student representatives in Bangladesh’s interim government, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan and Mahfuz Alam, have resigned from their positions, according to media reports.
Indian-origin millionaire Vikram Beri was arrested in California after allegedly attempting to set fire to a winery and crashing his Tesla while trying to flee, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward diplomatic moment during his visit to Turkmenistan on Thursday for an international forum marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality.
A batch of newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate—featuring US President Donald Trump and ex-President Bill Clinton, as well as Britain’s former Prince Andrew—was made public on Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
Speculation is swirling in Washington and global capitals after reports suggested that US President Donald Trump is exploring a powerful new geopolitical grouping called the “C5” or “Core Five.”
The US administration, under President Donald Trump, has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, valued at $686 million, according to media reports citing a letter from the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to Congress on December 8.
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for fraud and market manipulation linked to the collapse of his crypto empire.
More than 600 items, including artefacts linked to India’s colonial past, were stolen during a burglary at a museum in Bristol, England.
US President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative, the “Trump Gold Card”, designed to end what he called a “ridiculous” system that forces highly skilled foreign graduates to leave the United States after completing their studies.
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative called the “Trump Gold Card”, claiming it will end the “ridiculous” situation that forces highly skilled international students—particularly from India and China—to leave the United States after completing their degrees at top universities.
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will spend $1.7 billion over 12 years to attract more than 1,000 leading international and expatriate researchers, the federal government announced Monday in Montréal.
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government has added four organisations to Canada’s list of terrorist entities, a move officials say will strengthen efforts to counter online radicalisation and violent extremism, particularly among young people.
Pakistan is attempting to craft a new regional architecture—one that pointedly excludes India.
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that he will shift to the historic Manhattan structure, Gracie Mansion, that has served as the official residence for most New York City mayors since World War II.
Indian-American influencer Priya Patel has sparked controversy after posting a video online urging the U.S. government to restrict immigration from “third world” countries, claiming that “not all cultures are equal.”
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has triggered widespread outrage after he was seen winking at a female journalist during a press conference, media reports said.
The US State Department’s newly expanded social media vetting policy has triggered widespread disruptions, with visa interview appointments for several Indian H-1B applicants now being postponed to 2026.
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that he and his wife, Rama, will relocate to Gracie Mansion once he assumes office in January, saying the decision was driven by security considerations and his resolve to stay focused on delivering his “affordability agenda” for the city.
Experts believe that Bangladesh, the country witnessing political turmoil since the July-August 2024 uprising, still lacks an effective protective shield for children at the family and community levels.
China, the world's second-largest economy, registered its trade surplus reaching a landmark $1 trillion in November for the first time ever.
A Pakistani immigrant, who is a former student of the University of Delware, was arrested after a handgun, ammunition and written plans for an attack were recovered from his possession.
US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing tariffs on Indian rice, accusing New Delhi of dumping the commodity in the United States.
Toronto/IBNS: Canada is introducing new measures to support its healthcare system by creating a faster and simpler path to permanent residency for international doctors already working in the country.
Bangkok/IBNS: Tensions on the Thailand–Cambodia border surged once more on Monday, as Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian positions amid fresh accusations and counteraccusations of aggression.
A Pakistani woman and her daughter were stabbed to death in Gizri area of Karachi in the name of 'honour' on Friday, media reports said.
The youth driver of an ambulance died after unknown gunmen opened fire on the vehicle on the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway service road near Hund Badrai Bridge in Pakistan.
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