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The reforms are part of a broader push to restructure the UK’s immigration framework, which Starmer has described as “broken.”

Updated : May 18, 2025

'We won’t stop...’: UK PM Keir Starmer sounds bugle on crackdown against immigration

A day earlier, Starmer had underscored the urgency of reducing the UK’s reliance on low-cost foreign labour while prioritising investment in domestic talent. “For too long, Britain has been addicted to cheap overseas labour, while 1 in 8 of our own young people aren’t in education, employment or training,” he said.

Trump continues to push for dialogue, hinting at additional sanctions should Russia resist progress.

Updated : May 17, 2025

'Hopefully it will be...': After failed peace talks, Trump plans Putin-Zelenskyy calls to stop Ukraine war 'bloodbath'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed plans for back-to-back calls aimed at halting the “bloodbath” that he claims is costing over 5,000 lives each week — an initiative he hopes will yield a ceasefire in what he described as a “very violent war.”

“Moment of grave concern”: Shehbaz Sharif confirms India struck key Pak airbases

Updated : May 17, 2025

'Asim Munir called at 2:30 AM...': Shehbaz Sharif confirms India's deep strikes on key Pak airbases

Addressing a ceremony at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on Friday, Sharif revealed that Army Chief General Asim Munir informed him of the strikes around 2:30 am

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan, who chaired talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials in Istanbul on May 16, said the meeting was an “important day for world peace”.

Updated : May 16, 2025

Thaw in hostilities? Russia, Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each

Head of Russia’s delegation Vladimir Medinsky said Moscow and Kyiv agreed to provide each other with detailed proposals for a ceasefire. If the exchange goes ahead, it would be the biggest prisoner swap in more than three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Donald Trump meets Ahmed al-Sharaa in the presence of Mohammed bin Salman

Updated : May 15, 2025

Trump meets, poses with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who had links to Al Qaeda

Photos posted on Saudi state television showed Trump and Sharaa shaking hands in the presence of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Anita Anand appointed as Foreign Minister of Canada

Updated : May 14, 2025

Anita Anand named Foreign Minister of Canada: All about the lawyer, researcher, scholar

Anita Anand is a scholar, lawyer, researcher, who was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Oakville in 2019, and was re-elected in 2021.

US-Saudi Arabia deal: Trump lifts long-standing sanctions on Syria

Updated : May 14, 2025

‘Oh what I do for the crown prince’: Trump lifts long-standing sanctions on Syria, secures $600 bn investment from Saudi Arabia

The US also agreed to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth $142 billion, which White House termed the largest "defense cooperation agreement" Washington has ever made.

Updated : May 13, 2025

'Saudi Arabia to invest $600 bn': White House says as US, SA sign $142 bn defence deal

The strategic pact, which covers sectors such as energy, defence, and mining, was signed in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who warmly welcomed Trump upon his arrival, news agency Reuters reported

The U.S. will suspend 24 percentage points of the April 2 tariffs for 90 days, providing temporary relief for importers.

Updated : May 12, 2025

US cuts tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, China lowers American levies to 10% in 90-day truce

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that neither the U.S. nor China want to pursue economic decoupling, as both sides announced key steps to ease tensions.

China’s exports to the U.S. fell 21% in April compared to a year ago, according to official data.

Updated : May 12, 2025

US, China poised for 100%+ tariff reductions? Reports suggest Geneva talks near breakthrough

The Geneva meetings marked the first face-to-face sessions since President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods earlier this year, prompting Beijing’s 125% countermeasures and strict rare earths export controls.

Donald Trump wants to cut drug prices, follow the 'most favoured nation' policy

Updated : May 12, 2025

Trump to follow ‘most favoured nation’ policy for medicines, cut drug prices

President Donald Trump said the policy would bring fairness to America by equalising drug prices with the lowest prices paid by any nation worldwide.

The stakes are high. Trump has hiked tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, triggering Chinese retaliation of up to 125% and freezing nearly $600 billion in trade.

Updated : May 11, 2025

US-China trade talks stretch 8 tense hours as Trump touts ‘reset’. Here’s what happened

The talks, held at the Swiss ambassador’s lakeside residence in Cologny, marked the first direct encounter between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng since a tit-for-tat tariff war escalated earlier this year.

“All five leaders had a fruitful call with @POTUS focused on peace efforts,” wrote Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on X, sharing an image of the leaders in conversation.

Updated : May 10, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy and EU leaders call for ceasefire by May 12, warn of coordinated retaliation

The ultimatum follows a proposal by the United States in March for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine accepted. However, Russia has thus far declined, instead insisting on conditions that have been deemed unacceptable by Ukraine and its allies.

“No truth to it”: Afghanistan rubbishes Pakistan’s claim of Indian missile hitting its soil

Updated : May 10, 2025

False and baseless: Afghanistan denies Pakistani claim of Indian missile strike in its territory

In an interview with Hurriyat Radio, Afghan Ministry of Defence spokesperson Inayatullah Khawarizmi said there is “no truth” to the claim that Indian strikes had extended into Afghan territory

US President Donald Trump announced a new "self-deportation program," offering free flights to illegal immigrants.

Updated : May 10, 2025

'We want you out of America…': Trump unveils self-deportation plan with free flights, strict warnings for 'illegal aliens'

The move, formalised through an executive order titled Project Homecoming, marks a striking escalation in Trump’s immigration stance as he eyes a return to the White House

The funeral service for Qari Abdul Malik, Khalid, and Mudassir took place in Muridke under heavy security and was led by Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a known Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist.

Updated : May 9, 2025

'What exactly are you mourning...': Father of Daniel Pearl slams Pakistani Army's presence at terrorist funeral

The morning following India’s Operation Sindoor – a decisive military action that eliminated nine terror hubs across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir – witnessed Pakistani Army personnel attending the funeral of three terrorists neutralised in the strikes.

In an earlier statement that drew widespread condemnation, Asif had suggested that madrassa students might be mobilized as a "second line of defence" amid growing tensions with India.

Updated : May 9, 2025

'Don’t see any other...': Pakistan refuses to de-escalate, Khawaja Asif warns of imminent war with India

The minister made it clear that the prospect of war is imminent, adding that there should be no doubts about its proximity. However, he refrained from providing specifics on how Pakistan’s military would approach the conflict.

IMF’s $1 billion loan to Pakistan moves forward

Updated : May 9, 2025

IMF relief to Pakistan: $1 billion loan approved despite India’s warning over terror funding

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about USD 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said

]A man walks inside a mosque after it was hit by an Indian strike, in Muridke near Lahore, Pakistan May 7, 2025

Updated : May 9, 2025

'Mujahids were trained here...': Pakistani's explosive admission on camera after India strikes Muridke camp

Launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Operation Sindoor saw Indian forces target nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including Muridke

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that the final eight PSL matches, originally planned to take place in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Lahore, will now be held in the UAE.

Updated : May 9, 2025

UAE likely to reject PCB's request to host remaining PSL matches due to India-Pakistan tensions

The PCB had previously announced that the remaining PSL fixtures would be held in the UAE, but the current geopolitical situation and security concerns related to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have led the ECB to reconsider its stance.

The leaders are scheduled to attend the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum on May 13 in Riyadh, which coincides with Trump’s arrival in the kingdom

Updated : May 9, 2025

Donald Trump, Blackrock and Citi CEOs head to Saudi Arabia as Kingdom seeks massive US deals

The visit, part of Trump’s first scheduled trip abroad since returning to power, will also include stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, according to a Bloomberg report.

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'We won’t stop...’: UK PM Keir Starmer sounds bugle on crackdown against immigration

'Hopefully it will be...': After failed peace talks, Trump plans Putin-Zelenskyy calls to stop Ukraine war 'bloodbath'

'Asim Munir called at 2:30 AM...': Shehbaz Sharif confirms India's deep strikes on key Pak airbases

Thaw in hostilities? Russia, Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each

Trump meets, poses with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who had links to Al Qaeda

Anita Anand named Foreign Minister of Canada: All about the lawyer, researcher, scholar

‘Oh what I do for the crown prince’: Trump lifts long-standing sanctions on Syria, secures $600 bn investment from Saudi Arabia

'Saudi Arabia to invest $600 bn': White House says as US, SA sign $142 bn defence deal

US cuts tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, China lowers American levies to 10% in 90-day truce

US, China poised for 100%+ tariff reductions? Reports suggest Geneva talks near breakthrough

Trump to follow ‘most favoured nation’ policy for medicines, cut drug prices

US-China trade talks stretch 8 tense hours as Trump touts ‘reset’. Here’s what happened

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy and EU leaders call for ceasefire by May 12, warn of coordinated retaliation

False and baseless: Afghanistan denies Pakistani claim of Indian missile strike in its territory

'We want you out of America…': Trump unveils self-deportation plan with free flights, strict warnings for 'illegal aliens'

'What exactly are you mourning...': Father of Daniel Pearl slams Pakistani Army's presence at terrorist funeral

'Don’t see any other...': Pakistan refuses to de-escalate, Khawaja Asif warns of imminent war with India

IMF relief to Pakistan: $1 billion loan approved despite India’s warning over terror funding

'Mujahids were trained here...': Pakistani's explosive admission on camera after India strikes Muridke camp

UAE likely to reject PCB's request to host remaining PSL matches due to India-Pakistan tensions

Donald Trump, Blackrock and Citi CEOs head to Saudi Arabia as Kingdom seeks massive US deals

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