October 25, 2025

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire: Minister Warns Of “Open War”

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire: Minister Warns Of “Open War”

October 25, 2025 6:30 pm

Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan gathered in Istanbul beginning Saturday for a second round of negotiations aimed at cementing a recently brokered cease fire, with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warning that failure to reach an agreement could lead to “open war” between the neighbours. 

The diplomatic meeting in Turkiye follows a truce negotiated in Doha last week by Qatar and Turkey to stop deadly cross-border clashes that killed dozens and wounded hundreds. The discussions intend to move beyond the cease-fire and craft a lasting mechanism for preventing future violence.

Asif said from the Pakistani city of Sialkot, “We …

Trump Imposes Extra 10% Tariff On Canada Over Ad Row

Trump Imposes Extra 10% Tariff On Canada Over Ad Row

October 25, 2025 6:04 pm

President Donald Trump announced a fresh 10-percent tariff on Canadian goods following a dispute about an Ontario-province advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan. The move marks a sharp escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

In a social-media post on Saturday, Trump accused Canada of running a “FRAUD” advertisement during the World Series that he said misrepresented Reagan’s views. He wrote that the ad “was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY,” yet “they let it run last night… knowing that it was a FRAUD.” As a result, “I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying …

Catherine Connolly Elected President Of Ireland In Landslide

Catherine Connolly Elected President Of Ireland In Landslide

October 25, 2025 5:13 pm

Independent left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly has won Ireland’s presidential election with approximately 63 percent of the first-preference vote, officially becoming the country’s 10th president. Her victory over centre-right rival Heather Humphreys (who won about 29 percent) marks a notable shift in Irish politics. 

Connolly, 68, a former barrister and lawmaker from Galway, said at Dublin Castle that she would be “a president who listens, who reflects and who speaks when it’s necessary.” She added, “Together we can shape a new republic that values everybody.”

Backed by left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats, Connolly campaigned …

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

October 25, 2025 3:57 pm

Children in Gaza are dying while waiting for life saving treatment outside the territory, as calls grow for Israel to allow more medical evacuations during the current ceasefire.

Health officials say thousands of critically injured or chronically ill people have been left in limbo. Many have conditions that doctors inside Gaza cannot treat because hospitals lack equipment, medicines and working facilities after more than a year of war.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation helped the first small group of patients leave since the pause in fighting began on ten October. Forty one people in urgent need of care travelled …

German Authorities: Risk €100bn In EU Plan On Russian Assets

German Authorities: Risk €100bn In EU Plan On Russian Assets

October 25, 2025 3:18 pm

European Union proposal to use frozen Russian funds for a €140bn Ukraine loan raises alarm in Berlin as businesses warn of huge losses if Moscow retaliates.

Germany could lose up to €100 billion ($116 billion), if the European Union moves forward with plans to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s reconstruction, according to estimates cited by German media on Thursday October 23, 2025.

The warning comes as EU leaders struggle to reach consensus on a proposal to raise roughly €140 billion ($163 billion), through a so-called “reparations loan” for Kyiv, backed by Russian central bank funds seized after Moscow’s

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US Warship Deployment In Caribbean Raises Venezuela Tension

US Warship Deployment In Caribbean Raises Venezuela Tension

October 25, 2025 3:05 pm

The United States has sent the USS Gerald R Ford to the Caribbean, sharply increasing its military presence near Venezuela. Washington says the massive carrier and accompanying forces are part of its campaign against drug traffickers in the region.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused President Donald Trump of preparing a conflict. He claims the decision is meant to threaten his government rather than fight crime.

Maduro told state media that Washington promised to stay out of overseas conflicts yet is now “fabricating a war”. His comments follow a string of US air strikes on boats said to be …

President Trump Ends Canada Access At Historic Border Library

President Trump Ends Canada Access At Historic Border Library

October 25, 2025 2:40 pm

A century-old symbol of the U.S.–Canada friendship, the Haskell Free Library, loses its shared border entrance as Trump ends the cross-border arrangement.

In the quiet border town of Stanstead, Quebec, a century-old symbol of unity between Canada and the United States has become the latest casualty of deteriorating bilateral ties. President Donald Trump’s administration has ended Canadians’ direct access to the Haskell Free Library — a historic building straddling the two nations — citing concerns over “illicit cross-border activities.”

For more than 100 years, residents of Stanstead could walk freely through a door into Derby Line, Vermont, without

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UK Police Hunt Asylum-Seeker Kebatu Mistakenly Freed From Prison

UK Police: Hunts Asylum-Seeker Mistakenly Freed From Prison

October 25, 2025 2:13 pm

Ethiopian migrant Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, convicted of sexual assault, was accidentally released from an Essex prison, sparking a major London manhunt.

British police have launched a major search in London for an Ethiopian asylum-seeker who was mistakenly released from prison despite being sentenced for multiple offenses, including the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

Authorities identified the fugitive as 38-year-old Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who was last seen in the London area after being wrongfully freed from Chelmsford Prison in Essex on the afternoon of Friday October 24, 2025. Essex Police said officers from three different forces were now coordinating efforts

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Lionel Messi: Shines With Brace, Wins MLS Golden Boot Award

Lionel Messi Shines With A Brace, Wins MLS Golden Boot Award

October 25, 2025 1:42 pm

Lionel Messi celebrates a remarkable night with two goals and the MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami FC defeated Nashville SC 3–1 in their playoff opener.

Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass on the night of Friday October 24, 2025, scoring twice and collecting the MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 3–1 in the opening round of the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Before kickoff at Chase Stadium, MLS Commissioner Don Garber presented Messi with the Golden Boot award for finishing the regular season as the league’s top scorer, after the Argentine netted 29 goals in 28 appearances. The

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Pep Guardiola Buys Barcelona Property Amid Divorce Settlement

Guardiola Acquires Barcelona Property Amid Divorce Settlement

October 25, 2025 12:14 pm

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola purchases a luxury residence in Barcelona’s upscale Pedralbes area as he finalizes his quiet divorce from wife Cristina Serra.

According to Spanish media reports, the 53-year-old football tactician recently bought the high-end property in Pedralbes, one of Barcelona’s most exclusive neighborhoods. The purchase comes as the couple, who have been living apart for several months, move toward completing one of football’s longest-running and most private relationships.

Local outlets have described the new home as a personal “refuge” for Guardiola — a space built for tranquility, privacy, and reflection. The modern residence reportedly features panoramic views

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Elon Musk Tenders Apologies For Frustrations Over X Algorithm

Elon Musk Tenders Apologies For Frustrations Over X Algorithm

October 25, 2025 11:48 am

Tech billionaire Elon Musk says his team is working hard to resolve widespread frustrations caused by a glitch in X’s algorithm over the past 24 hours.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has apologized to users of X, formerly known as Twitter, after widespread complaints about glitches in the platform’s algorithm led to frustration among its global user base.

Musk, who owns the social media network, issued a brief but direct statement on Friday October 24, 2025, acknowledging the technical problems and assuring users that the company is working to fix them. “My apologies for frustrations with the algorithm. We are working

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Wayne’s 40th Birthday: Coleen Rooney Shares Heartfelt Tribute

Wayne’s 40th Birthday: Coleen Rooney Shares Heartfelt Tribute

October 25, 2025 11:24 am

Coleen Rooney breaks her social media silence with a rare, affectionate post celebrating husband Wayne’s 40th birthday as tributes pour in from friends.

Coleen Rooney has shared a rare and touching tribute to her husband, Wayne Rooney, to celebrate his 40th birthday — a milestone marking both his personal growth and the couple’s enduring relationship.

Known for keeping her family life private on social media, the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! runner-up surprised fans by posting a heartfelt Instagram message to Wayne. Alongside a photo of the pair smiling and holding cocktails, she wrote simply: “Happy 40th

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