World News
President Trump's Controversial Comments: Calling Journalists "Ugly" and "Piggy" Amid Media Criticism
Nov 27, 2025 09:24 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by labeling New York Times reporter Katie Rogers as "ugly" days after calling Bloomberg journalist Catherine Lucey "piggy." These incidents occurred amid his criticism of media coverage questioning his energy levels at age 79. Trump defended himself by citing recent physical and cognitive tests while attacking journalists who questioned him about various topics including the Jeffrey Epstein case and his relationship with Saudi leadership.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to 21 Years for Corruption in Land Allocation Cases
Nov 27, 2025 09:20 pm CST
A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison for corruption related to land allocations in the Rajuk New Town Project. Her son and daughter also received five-year sentences. Currently living in India since fleeing during protests last August, Hasina faces multiple legal challenges including a death sentence from a previous verdict. Bangladesh has requested her extradition from India.
Elderly Chinese Woman Offers Property and Salary for a "Daughter" Caretaker Amid Family Estrangement
Nov 27, 2025 09:13 pm CST
An elderly Chinese woman from Henan province is seeking a "daughter" to care for her, offering one of her two apartments and a monthly pension of 3,000 yuan (Rs 38,000). With her biological children unavailable - one estranged and another disabled - this case highlights China's growing elderly care crisis, where approximately 60% of citizens over 60 are "empty nesters" living without their children's support.
Nepal Releases New Rs 100 Currency Notes Featuring Disputed Territories Claimed by India
Nov 27, 2025 09:04 pm CST
Nepal's central bank has issued new Rs 100 banknotes featuring a revised map that includes three territories disputed with India. The updated currency notes show Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura regions as part of Nepal, continuing the cartographic changes first introduced by Nepal's government in 2020 despite India's objections to these territorial claims.
New Zealand's Aggressive Plan to Eliminate 2.5 Million Feral Cats by 2050 to Save Native Wildlife
Nov 27, 2025 08:54 pm CST
New Zealand has launched an ambitious conservation initiative to eradicate 2.5 million feral cats by 2050, designating them as "stone cold killers" threatening the country's unique biodiversity. This targeted campaign, part of the Predator Free 2050 program, aims to protect native species including endangered birds, bats, and lizards. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka emphasizes that domestic pets are not affected by this initiative, which will involve innovative control methods to be fully detailed by 2026.
Imran Khan's Health Status: Pakistan Officials Refute Death Rumors While Former PM Remains in Adiala Jail
Nov 27, 2025 08:13 pm CST
Pakistani authorities have officially dismissed rumors about former Prime Minister Imran Khan's death or relocation from Adiala Jail, confirming he remains in stable condition despite his family's claims of being denied visitation rights for over three weeks. The 72-year-old PTI founder has been detained since August 2023 facing multiple charges while officials maintain he receives premium facilities in custody.
Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic First Foreign Visit to Turkey: Bridging Religious Divides and Promoting Peace
Nov 27, 2025 07:43 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey on his inaugural foreign trip, focusing on commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea while promoting interfaith dialogue and peace initiatives. His visit includes meetings with President Erdogan, prayers with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew, and interfaith engagements aimed at strengthening Christian unity and Muslim-Christian relations during a critical time for global conflicts.
Pakistani Supreme Court Judge Links Noor Mukadam Murder to "Live-In Relationships" - Death Sentence Upheld
Nov 27, 2025 07:27 pm CST
A Pakistani Federal Constitutional Court judge, Ali Baqar Najafi, has attributed the brutal murder of former diplomat's daughter Noor Mukadam to what he termed the "vice" of live-in relationships. The judge upheld the death sentence for convicted murderer Zahir Zakir Jaffer while condemning unmarried cohabitation as defying both national law and Sharia principles. This high-profile case highlights tensions between traditional values and modern relationships in Pakistan's conservative society.
France Introduces Voluntary Military Service Program to Strengthen National Defense
Nov 27, 2025 07:20 pm CST
President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month voluntary military service for young French citizens aged 18-19, set to begin in 2023. The program aims to enhance France's military capabilities amid growing security concerns while maintaining service exclusively within French territories rather than in overseas operations.
Exploring Imran Khan's Family Tree: The People Behind Pakistan's Former Prime Minister
Nov 27, 2025 07:09 pm CST
This comprehensive article examines the family background of Imran Khan, Pakistan's 19th Prime Minister from 2018-2022. Amid recent controversy surrounding his imprisonment and alleged assault on his sisters outside Adiala Jail, the piece provides detailed insights into Khan's parents, siblings, three marriages, children, and extended family from both the Niazi and Burki tribes. The family tree illuminates the personal connections of this cricket star turned controversial political figure.