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Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik Confirmed to Continue as Pakistan's ISI Chief
Oct 07, 2025 02:00 am CST
Pakistan's top spy chief Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik will continue serving as Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's premier intelligence agency. Malik, who also holds the position of National Security Adviser, was appointed ISI head in September 2024 and is widely regarded as one of Pakistan's most capable military officers with extensive experience in operational command roles.
Deadly Blizzard on Mount Everest: One Killed and Hundreds Stranded in Massive Tibet Rescue Operation
Oct 07, 2025 01:39 am CST
A severe blizzard on Mount Everest's Tibetan slopes has left one hiker dead and approximately 200 people stranded, while rescue teams have successfully evacuated 350 others. Emergency operations continue in Dingri County as rescuers battle deep snow and challenging conditions to reach remaining hikers trapped during China's national holiday period.
Lula and Trump's Diplomatic Breakthrough: Brazilian President Seeks Tariff Removal in First Official Call
Oct 07, 2025 01:27 am CST
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump held their first official phone conversation, discussing trade tariffs and sanctions. During the 30-minute "friendly" call, Lula requested the removal of punitive tariffs on Brazilian products and both leaders expressed interest in meeting face-to-face soon, signaling a potential thaw in recently strained US-Brazil relations.
Trump Claims Early Warning About Osama Bin Laden Before 9/11 Attacks
Oct 07, 2025 01:23 am CST
President Donald Trump asserts he warned about Osama bin Laden a year before the 9/11 attacks while praising US Navy SEALs for the 2011 operation that killed the al-Qaeda leader. Speaking at the US Navy's 250th anniversary celebration, Trump described the SEALs' mission and criticized the US withdrawal from Afghanistan under Biden's administration.
TikTok Influencer's Pet Lioness Escapes and Attacks Two People in Thailand Village - Legal Consequences Follow
Oct 07, 2025 12:48 am CST
A TikTok influencer's pet lioness escaped and attacked two people, including an 11-year-old boy, in a Thailand village. The owner faces legal charges under wildlife protection laws, highlighting the growing concerns around exotic pet ownership in Thailand where nearly 500 lions are registered in captivity. The incident has prompted authorities to confiscate the animal and relocate it to a professional wildlife facility.
From Farm to Fame: Thailand's Water Buffalo Beauty Pageants Transform Rural Traditions
Oct 06, 2025 11:44 pm CST
Thailand's annual water buffalo beauty pageants and racing festivals represent a fascinating cultural shift, transforming once-humble draft animals into prestigious show specimens worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. In Chonburi, these celebrations preserve Thai agricultural heritage while creating a new economy around these gentle giants that farmers still consider family members despite modern farming mechanization.
Pope Leo XIV Reforms Vatican Financial Structure: Reversing Francis' Banking Centralization
Oct 06, 2025 11:36 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has revoked a 2022 law that gave the Vatican bank exclusive control over Holy See assets, allowing for more financial flexibility. This marks the second significant adjustment to his predecessor's decisions, signaling a recalibration of Vatican power structures and financial management approaches.
Understanding Regulatory T-Cells: The Nobel Prize-Winning Discovery Revolutionizing Immune System Research
Oct 06, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Discover how three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for identifying regulatory T-cells that prevent autoimmune diseases. This breakthrough explains how the immune system avoids attacking healthy tissues and opens promising avenues for treating autoimmune disorders and cancer, though clinical applications remain under development.
France's Political Crisis Deepens: Macron's Fifth Prime Minister Resigns as Governance Challenges Mount
Oct 06, 2025 10:07 pm CST
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France deeper into its ongoing political crisis. With a fragmented parliament, mounting budget pressures, and the 2027 presidential succession race underway, President Macron now faces limited options: appointing a sixth prime minister, dissolving parliament, or considering his own resignation. This analysis examines France's political impasse and the factors preventing effective governance since Macron lost his majority in 2022.
Pakistan Ships First Rare Earth Minerals Consignment to US: A $500 Million Investment Partnership
Oct 06, 2025 09:31 pm CST
Pakistan has sent its first shipment of rare earth minerals to the United States under a new $500 million partnership agreement. US Strategic Metals plans to invest in mineral processing facilities in Pakistan, potentially generating billions in revenue while helping the US reduce dependency on other suppliers. However, opposition party PTI has raised concerns about transparency in the deal, demanding full disclosure of the agreement terms.