UK special forces had ‘golden pass’ to kill Afghan civilians – officer
British troops viewed all fighting-age men as targets, a former service member has said
Pakistan’s Never-ending Internet Woes
Internet disruptions in Pakistan caused by submarine cable faults and slow global rankings have impacted businesses, freelancers, and users, prompting talks with Starlink and the development of new undersea cables to improve connectivity.
Joseph Aoun Elected Lebanon’s President
General Joseph Aoun’s election as Lebanon’s president ends a 26-month political deadlock, offering hope for reform amidst deep economic and political crises.
Pope Francis Criticises Israel’s Actions in Gaza
Pope Francis has condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, criticized Israel’s military actions, and urged global accountability for civilian suffering while addressing other global conflicts and crises in his annual speech.
Health Experts Decry RFK Jr.’s HHS Nomination
Controversial health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces backlash from over 15,000 doctors and public health experts over his anti-vaccine stance and conspiracy theories, sparking national concerns about public health policy.
US Sanctions ICC After Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu
The US House passed a bill to sanction ICC officials after arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, exposing selective justice and hypocrisy in U.S. foreign policy.
NYU’s Mass Suspension of Pro-Palestine Students Sparks Outcry
NYU has suspended 11 students for protesting Gaza, sparking global outrage over free speech and repression of activism.
Voicemail Sparks New Chapter in Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Legal Feud
Justin Baldoni claims he was excluded from the It Ends With Us premiere at Blake Lively’s request, as tensions between the two escalate.
Aditya Roy Kapur, Shraddha Kapoor to reunite for next project
Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, the beloved Aashiqui 2 pair, are reuniting for Mohit Suri's upcoming romantic film. With fans eagerly anticipating their return, an official announcement is expected soon, promising a captivating love story.
Celebrities lose homes and flee as Los Angeles fires spread
A home reportedly belonging to Hollywood actors Leighton Meester and Adam Brody was also reportedly destroyed, while other stars evacuated and spoke out about the fires' devastation.
UK’s Catherine turns 43 hoping for better year
Kate, as she is commonly known, is expected to step up her royal engagements in 2025 after announcing in September that she had completed chemotherapy for an unspecified cancer.
Zuckerberg nixes ‘politically biased’ factchecking
Facebook’s parent company will replace the program with Musk-inspired ‘community notes’ in the US