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Pakistan and the United States have signed an MoU to jointly redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff negotiating the deal on a property estimated to be worth up to $1 billion. It has sat empty in the heart of Midtown Manhattan for years, a century-old landmark caught between a storied … Read more
Larry the Cat, Downing Street’s long-serving Chief Mouser, marks 15 years at Number 10 after serving under six UK prime ministers and becoming a symbol of continuity in British politics. There are stability signals you can read in polling tables and budgets, and then there’s the less quantifiable comfort of a dozing tabby on the … Read more
WGS 2026 kicks off in Dubai with 150+ countries. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed & IMF’s Georgieva discuss 3.7% regional growth and UAE’s 80% non-oil GDP success. DUBAI, UAE — The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 officially begins its three-day program tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3. Under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’, this year’s summit has recorded its … Read more
Lubna Qazi-Chowdhry has been sworn in as New Jersey’s first Muslim woman Administrative Law Judge, marking a historic milestone for representation in the state’s judiciary. Lubna Qazi-Chowdhry was sworn in as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in New Jersey, a milestone widely reported as the first time a Muslim woman has held that role in … Read more
Immigrants paid $10.6 trillion more in taxes than they received in benefits over 30 years, cutting US budget deficits by nearly one-third, according to a new Cato Institute study analyzing three decades of government data. A comprehensive 30-year analysis has found that immigrants have reduced the United States budget deficit by $14.5 trillion between 1994 … Read more
As Tarique Rahman prepares to take oath as Bangladesh’s new prime minister on Tuesday, the question of whether a historic defence agreement with Pakistan will move forward under his government remains unanswered. The relationship between Bangladesh and Pakistan is undergoing a dramatic transformation. After decades of minimal engagement, the two countries are now in active … Read more
If the first few days of Lunar New Year 2026 are anything to go by, the Year of the Fire Horse is not messing around. The Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, kicked off on February 17, 2026, marking the shift from the Year of the Wood Snake to the Year … Read more
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are advancing a strategic economic pact aimed at expanding investment, energy cooperation, and trade ties following recent high-level defense and economic engagements. Following a series of high-level meetings, Saudi and Pakistani officials confirmed that talks were moving forward on a comprehensive economic agreement. The announcement follows a string of high-level visits … Read more
Oman’s Environment Authority has issued a public safety warning after a viral video showed a man diving near an orca whale off the coast of Qantab in Muscat, calling the act dangerous and irresponsible. A viral video of a man diving near an orca off the coast of Oman has prompted authorities to issue a … Read more
Hyundai Palisade is set to launch in Pakistan in 2026, with bookings expected to open in March and local assembly planned for the premium SUV. Pakistan’s automotive market is set to welcome a major new entrant in the premium SUV segment: the Hyundai Palisade. As Hyundai’s flagship three-row SUV, the Palisade has gained global popularity … Read more