The Russian Finance Ministry has proposed a 5% tax on all gambling stakes under a new budget plan. The ministry also said bookmakers should pay a profit tax at the standard 25% rate.
India’s Agni Prime missile, launched from a moving rail platform, shortens retaliation time to minutes with implications for Pakistan and China’s strategic calculations.
Falak Javed, sister of PTI activist Sanam Javed, has been arrested in Islamabad under the cybercrime law, sparking party outrage and concerns over shrinking free expression in Pakistan.
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are accelerating their $500 billion Stargate initiative with five new U.S. data centers to meet soaring demand for AI computing power.
As the U.S. tightens its H-1B visa rules, Germany is stepping up with a bold invitation to Indian talent. Backed by stable immigration policies, higher earning potential, and a welcoming political climate, Germany is positioning itself as a reliable alternative for skilled professionals seeking global opportunities.
The World Bank says Pakistan’s progress in reducing poverty has stopped, with many families still living on the edge. Floods, inflation, and a weak economy have pushed more people back into hardship, though the government promises more support programs.
In flood-hit Lahore and Karachi, gig workers like Foodpanda riders brave dangerous conditions to keep earning, risking disease, accidents, and abuse as climate change worsens monsoon rains. With little protection or support, many rely on daily wages just to keep their families fed.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show with an emotional monologue, condemning government pressure on ABC as "anti-American" and a threat to free speech. While apologizing for his earlier remarks, he warned that silencing comedians sets a dangerous precedent.
French President Emmanuel Macron was briefly stopped by New York police as they cleared the way for Donald Trump’s motorcade during the UN General Assembly. Footage shows Macron calmly speaking with officers before continuing to the French Embassy.
US President Donald Trump accused India and China of “funding” the Ukraine conflict through Russian energy imports, in a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York.
The Gulf states are preparing to launch the GCC Grand Tours Visa, a Schengen-style system that will allow travelers and millions of GCC residents to move freely.
