Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?
Gianni Infantino, the head of soccer’s global governing body, frequently appears alongside President Trump at events outside the realm of sports.
Month: October 2025
Hoping to Steady Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul
The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.
G20 warns of potential for market crash
[ Says uncertain economic, geopolitical backdrop makes multilateral cooperation crucial LONDON: The latest surge in global share prices and other assets has left markets susceptible to a crash given the current uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop, the G20’s risk watchdog said on Monday. Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Andrew Bailey told G20 ministers in a … Read more
Lyles and McLaughlin Levrone nominated for World Athletics awards
PARIS: American sprinter Noah Lyles and his compatriot Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the queen of the 400m, are among the nominees for the title of best track athlete of the year, according to the list unveiled on Monday by World Athletics. Lyles is the stand-out name of the five nominated on the men’s list after winning the … Read more
Trump expects Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire at ASEAN summit: Malaysia
A drone view shows Thai soldiers and riot police officers confronting Cambodian people in a disputed village along the Thailand-Cambodia border in Sa Kaeo province, Thailand, September 17 Photo: Reuters US President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was “looking forward” to witnessing … Read more
Petrol prices updates, Today – 14th October, 2025
[ Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to drop from October 16, with reductions expected to remain in effect for the next 15 days. According to the preliminary calculations, petrol may fall by Rs6.10 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see a minor cut of Rs0.97 per litre. Kerosene oil and light diesel oil … Read more
China detains dozens of Pastors in church crackdown
Crackdown comes month after new rules from China’s top religion regulator banned unauthorised online preaching The head pastor of the Zion church in Beijing Jin Mingri poses for picures in the lobby of the unofficial Protestant “house” church in Beijing, China, August 28, 2018 Photo: Reuters Police in China detained dozens of pastors of one … Read more
Global Growth Remains Sluggish as Tariff Threats Loom
[The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow.
Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit
The demonstrations, organized by Belgium’s major trade unions, oppose austerity proposals that would affect pensions and other social welfare.
Noman Ali dents South Africa as they chase 277
Noman Ali struck twice to keep Pakistan alive in the first Test. PHOTO: Shafik Malik Spinner Noman Ali struck twice to keep Pakistan alive in the first Test as South Africa chase 277 in Lahore on Tuesday. At stumps, South Africa were 51-2 with Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi on the crease at 29 … Read more