Karachi authorities expanded an anti-encroachment drive, sealing auto spare parts and motorcycle markets over traffic congestion concerns. Officials cited repeated warnings and SOP violations, while traders criticised the move, warning it would harm businesses and the economy.
According to affected citizens, repeated warnings have gone unheeded, allowing vital road networks to worsen year after year, as reported by The Express Tribune.
Iran saw continued protests over economic distress as former crown prince Reza Pahlavi backed demonstrators, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that "rioters must be put in their place". The unrest has drawn international attention, including warnings from US President Don
US Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz criticised Iran's appeal to the United Nations, saying Tehran ignores its history of terrorism and repression, and said the US stands with Iranians seeking freedom.
Iran urged the UN to condemn what it called unlawful threats by US President Donald Trump amid nationwide protests over rising costs. Trump warned the US was "locked and loaded" if protesters were killed, while Iranian leaders vowed to defend sovereignty and warned against US interference
Yemen's southern separatists announced plans for a referendum on independence after a two-year transition as clashes erupted with Saudi-backed forces in Hadramout. Fighting, air strike allegations, and coalition tensions have intensified amid warnings over threats to Yemen's unity.
Israel's Ministry of Tourism reported on Wednesday that 2025 was a year of cautious recovery and unprecedented crisis management, as the country welcomed a slow return of foreign tourists.
On Wednesday morning, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, and apprised him of India's strong concerns, particularly regarding the activities of extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around
After the terrorist attack on Jews on Sunday at a Hanukkah event, which took place on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Israel's National Security Council issued renewed safety guidelines for Israelis traveling abroad:
Israel is bracing for Storm Byron, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread flooding over the coming days. Some areas could see up to 200 millimetres of rain, particularly along the northern coast and in the lowlands, prompting authorities to issue flood warnin
Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday as relentless rains continued to pound regions already devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, pushing the nationwide death toll to 627
Palekar alleged that repeated warnings about unlicensed nightlife establishments had been ignored. "I have been saying for a year that extortion is ongoing, that the clubs operate without permission, and money is collected. But the government did nothing," he said, adding that the Chief M