Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video
The defense secretary joined the secretary of state on Capitol Hill to deliver the first classified briefings to include all members of the House and Senate on the maritime attacks.
Month: December 2025
Token rate cut
. The State Bank of Pakistan has defied market expectations and international lenders by cutting its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%. The decision follows four consecutive holds dating back to May and signals a major shift in priorities from inflation containment towards stimulating growth. While some analysts were bullish on the … Read more
Mark Carney Caught in Canada’s British Spelling Debate
Some words spelled the British way are emerging in Canadian government documents. A group of language experts say the changes undermine Canada’s identity.
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Ruth Kiew Dies at 79; Botanist Made Discoveries in Remote Forests
Trekking across Malaysia, her adopted country, she found more than 150 unrecorded plant species. “She’s one of the greatest botanists who ever lived,” a colleague said.
Rwanda-Backed Militia Says It Will Withdraw From Key City in Congo
The militia said the withdrawal was intended to give ongoing peace talks with the Congolese government “the maximum chance to succeed.”
Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be Good for You
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.
Trump Administration Takes Aim at Another European Climate Law
[U.S. officials told Europe that its methane law, aimed at tackling climate change, would hurt American oil and gas companies.
What caused the 5.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted Karachi?
Expert urges quake preparedness for Karachi, says city sits near three-plate junction and multiple fault lines A 5.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Karachi on Tuesday night originated in the Sonmiani area of Hub district, where three tectonic plates—the Arabian Plate, the Eurasian Plate, and the Indian Plate—meet. This fact necessitates precaution on the part of Karachi … Read more
France Passes Welfare Budget Law, Giving Government Rare Win
Sébastien Lecornu, the third French prime minister in less than a year, succeeded where his two predecessors failed — at least for now.