Pakistan has announced a significant 20% hike in its defence budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, marking the steepest increase in decades. This decision comes at a time when the country is struggling with a massive external debt of $274 billion and shrinking foreign reserves. Despite cutting its overall budget by nearly 7%, the government has allocated PKR 2.55 trillion approximately 14.5% of its total annual budget to the military. This reflects Pakista

The Washington Metro is cautiously reintroducing its automatic train operation system after a 15-year pause, but unresolved technical issues continue to complicate a full rollout. Green and Yellow line trains have resumed automated operations without major incidents, yet a troubling pattern of station overruns on the Red Line has Metro officials proceeding with caution. Automatic train operation, known as ATO, was a standard feature of the Metrorail system for more than 30 years b

The race for New Jersey governor is now set following the primary victories of Democratic Representative Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates are now preparing for a competitive general election in November that is likely to center around key issues such as affordability, state taxes, and public trust in leadership. Sherrill secured the Democratic nomination by defeating five prominent contenders, including a fellow member of Congress, major city mayors,

Cupertino is preparing for a major leadership transition after the city council approved a settlement with its city manager, marking the end of her tenure and setting the stage for a new appointment. In a closed session vote held on June 3, the council voted 4-1 to settle with Pamela Wu, who had been placed on paid administrative leave in May. The agreement grants Wu a severance package totaling $311,098.53 along with a limited continuation of benefits. According to the terms of t

A newly released national ranking assessing the best cities for summer staycations has placed Jersey City and Newark among the lowest in the country. Out of 182 U.S. cities evaluated, Jersey City landed at 168th and Newark followed closely behind at 171st, highlighting a lack of appealing local options for recreation, entertainment, and relaxation during the warmer months. The study examined a wide range of indicators that influence the quality of a staycation. These included acce

Los Angeles has become the heart of mounting protests against U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. With nearly 900,000 undocumented immigrants and one of the most diverse populations in America, the city is feeling the brunt of intensified enforcement efforts. Sprawling across Southern California, Los Angeles County is home to 10 million people 27% of California's total population.

West Indies white-ball skipper Shai Hope has been recalled to the national Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, beginning June 25 in Bridgetown. The announcement came on Tuesday as part of a 16-member squad named for the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Hope, who last played Test cricket in 2021, returns on the back of consistent performances in limited-overs formats. The

Barbora Krejcikova's preparations for defending her Wimbledon crown took a major blow as she suffered a surprise first-round exit at the Queen’s Club in London on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Czech star was beaten 6-4, 6-3 by Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in a stunning upset that casts doubt on her grass-court form heading into the 2025 Championships. Krejcikova, currently ranked world number 17, claimed her

Elavenil Valarivan, one of India’s top rifle shooters, secured the bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, despite holding a strong lead in the early stages of the final. The 25-year-old shot an overall score of 231.2 to finish behind 18-year-old Chinese sensation Wang Zifei, who took gold with a commanding 252.7, and South Korea’s Kwon Eunji, who secured silver with 252.6.

FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup kicks off this weekend in the United States, featuring 32 elite football teams and a staggering $1 billion in total prize money. But as the glitzy competition begins, questions loom about its long-term impact on players, domestic leagues, and the global football ecosystem. With top European clubs like PSG, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester City participating, the tournament offers a payday of up to $125 million for

The revamped FIFA Club World Cup begins this weekend in the United States, featuring 32 top football clubs from around the world. Europe leads with 12 teams, followed by South America’s six, while Asia, Africa, and the CONCACAF region each send four teams. Oceania and the host nation each add one team, completing a truly global lineup. Teams qualify through two main routes: winning their continental championshi

A protest in downtown Los Angeles over federal immigration raids escalated into violent chaos Monday night, with masked looters targeting multiple businesses, including a high-profile break-in at an Apple Store. Videos shared widely on social media showed individuals smashing the store's windows, stealing electronic products, and defacing the building with graffiti. The unrest marks a dramatic shift from what beg

In a controversial and incendiary statement, US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday called for California Governor Gavin Newsom to be "tarred and feathered" amid intensifying political clashes over the federal government’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles. Johnson made the comment during a House Republican leadership press conference, where he stopped short of advocating Newsom’s arrest but said the governor should be publicly punish

The United States and China have reached a preliminary framework agreement to revive their stalled trade truce, aiming to ease export curbs and avoid a looming tariff escalation. Following two days of high-stakes negotiations in London, both sides announced they had come to terms on steps to lift restrictions on China's rare earth mineral exports and to roll back recent U.S. controls on advanced technology goods, including semiconductor software.

An emergency curfew was imposed in downtown Los Angeles as the city faced a fifth consecutive day of protests sparked by recent federal immigration raids. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of hundreds of U.S. Marines to control the escalating unrest, triggering backlash from California state officials. Despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and other leaders, Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops, asserting that the situation

The launch of the highly anticipated Axiom-4 mission, which was set to send Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed once again. This marks the fifth delay in the mission, originally scheduled for June 11, 2025. SpaceX, the aerospace company leading the rocket launch, cited a technical glitch in the Falcon 9 rocket's propulsion system specifically, a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak as the reason

After a 13-year wait, global pop sensation Enrique Iglesias is set to perform live in Mumbai on October 30, 2025, at the iconic MMRDA Grounds, BKC. The Spanish singer, known for chart-toppers like Hero, Bailando, and Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You), will perform in India as part of his latest international tour. The one-night-only concert is expected to draw a massive crowd of over 30,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with members of the seven multi-party delegations that recently completed a global diplomatic outreach as part of Operation Sindoor India’s strong posturing against terrorism after the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The meeting was held at the PM’s official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, where Modi was seen warmly interacting with MPs, former parliamentarians, and senior diplomats who participat

The brutal murder of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya has shocked the nation, as chilling new details reveal that his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi had plotted the crime with her lover, Raj Kushwaha, just days after their wedding. Raja's elder brother Vipin Raghuwanshi told Aaj Tak that Sonam had warned her family in advance about her relationship with Raj. Despite her pleas, her family insisted she marry within their caste, lead

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his official visit to Brussels, issued a strong warning that India will strike deep into Pakistani territory if provoked by terrorism again. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Jaishankar blamed Pakistan for harboring and training terrorist outfits. He emphasized that India’s response would be swift, precise, and unforgiving if future attacks were traced back to Pakistan-ba