Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan
[The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
Month: December 2025
US poised to intercept more Venezuelan oil shipments after tanker seizure
US expected to target more ships carrying Venezuelan oil, possibly linked to other sanctioned states US forces abseil onto an oil tanker during a raid described by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as its seizure by the United States off the coast of Venezuela, December 10, 2025, in a still image from video. PHOTO: REUTERS … Read more
In a first, Arts students can now enroll in Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering programs
Decision taken during Inter Board Coordination Commission meeting participated by chairmen of educational boards APWA Government College for Women. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS KARACHI: In a significant move for the country’s education sector, the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has granted Arts students the opportunity to enroll in science streams, specifically Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering, after completing … Read more
Austria Bans Head Scarves in Schools for Girls Under 14
Austria’s centrist government passed the new law, which takes effect next year, after years of pressure from the far right.
Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped
“I’m told that Australian teens, in preparation for this ban, have been exchanging phone numbers with each other.”
Questions About Larry Ellison’s Financing Pledge for Paramount’s Bid for Warner Bros.
[The Oracle co-founder has pledged billions to finance Paramount’s takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery — which has questions about his commitment.
‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ | Anatomy of a Scene
new video loaded: ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ | Anatomy of a Scene transcript Back transcript ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ | Anatomy of a Scene The writer and director Rian Johnson narrates a sequence from his film. “My Name is Rian Johnson. I wrote and directed “Wake Up, … Read more
What to Know About Ukraine’s Response to Trump’s Peace Plan
A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace.
Salah to play for Egypt in Africa Cup
CAIRO: Mohamed Salah will escape the tension at Liverpool for a spell when he heads to Morocco with Egypt next week for the Africa Cup of Nations, following his clash with the Premier League champions’ manager Arne Slot.Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confirmed Salah’s place in the side on Thursday when he announced his 28-man squad … Read more
KSE-100 gains 1,290 points as IMF backs Pakistan’s reform agenda
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index gained 1,290 points or 0.77% to close at 169,865 on Friday, supported by improved liquidity and renewed investor confidence after a fresh IMF report praised the government’s structural reform efforts. The report, released earlier in the week, highlighted Islamabad’s commitment to fiscal consolidation, energy sector reforms and anti-corruption measures. These are … Read more