Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government
- 23-Apr-2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern UK efficiently after years of political turmoil. Less than two years later, accusations that his office forced through a key appointment have shattered that image of competence. Embroiled in a scandal over his decision to appoint Labour Party veteran Peter Mandelson to Britain’s […]
India to import record 2.5 million tons of urea at nearly double price paid two months ago
- 23-Apr-2026
India is set to import a record 2.5 million metric tons of urea in a single tender, government sources said, at nearly double the price paid two months ago, as the Iran conflict disrupts global supplies. The record purchases, covering about a quarter of India’s annual imports, are set to tighten global supply and push […]
Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief
- 23-Apr-2026
ANKARA: Turkey is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring together the leaders of the warring sides, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a meeting in Ankara, the Turkish presidency said on Wednesday. Earlier on Wednesday, Kyiv said it had asked Turkey, a NATO member, to […]
Ghana cocoa farmers warn bumper harvest threatened by payment delays
- 23-Apr-2026
Cocoa farmers in Ghana say payment delays of up to six months are preventing them from harvesting a rain-boosted mid-crop, despite strong yields in the world’s second-largest producer. Farmers told Reuters this week that the delays have drained their operating funds, leaving them unable to hire labour or cover harvesting costs in Ghana, where the […]
David Wilcock, known for UFO and conspiracy theories, found dead at 52
- 23-Apr-2026
David Wilcock, a well-known figure in UFO circles and a frequent face on Ancient Aliens, has been found dead at the age of 52, according to confirmation from local authorities in Boulder County. Officials said a 911 call was received late Monday morning from the Nederland area, with the caller reportedly in distress. Deputies arrived […]
UK targets illegal crypto trading in London crackdown
- 23-Apr-2026
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Wednesday swooped on eight London addresses suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in its first such operation with other agencies, the financial regulator said on Wednesday. Working with tax officials and police under money laundering and terrorist financing regulations, the FCA said it had issued cease and desist […]
Founder of Telegram messenger app Pavel Durov says he got a summons in Russia naming him as a 'suspect'
- 23-Apr-2026
MOSCOW: Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger app, said on Wednesday he had received a summons in Russia at an old address, naming him as a “suspect” in a criminal case. Russia stepped up its bid to subjugate Telegram in February, announcing in a state-run newspaper that it was investigating billionaire founder Durov […]
Canada is not a supplicant, will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney
- 23-Apr-2026
Canada is not a supplicant that will allow the United States to dictate the terms for a scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade treaty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday. The three nations are due to finish their work by July 1 but the schedule has been complicated by US-Canadian tensions over tariffs […]
Michael Caine ends retirement to reunite with Vin Diesel for ‘Last Witch Hunter 2’
- 22-Apr-2026
Hollywood rarely sees a comeback quite like this. Michael Caine, who quietly stepped away from acting just a few years ago, is returning to the screen at 92 to reunite with Vin Diesel for Last Witch Hunter 2. Industry reports indicate that Caine has signed on to reprise his role alongside Vin Diesel in Last […]
Schools demand reduction in weekly offs
- 22-Apr-2026
LAHORE: Private school owners have demanded the resumption of physical classes on Fridays, calling for an end to the mandatory weekly “online-only” day, ARY News reported. Stakeholders from Punjab’s schools met on Wednesday to review educational performance and administrative challenges. During the meeting, they urged the government to abolish the Friday weekly holiday for on-campus […]