Jose Adolfo Macias, alias ‘Fito’, is due to be extradited to the US on drug trafficking and weapons smuggling charges. The fugitive leader of Ecuador’s Los Choneros gang has been recaptured after nearly 18 months on the run, according to President Daniel Noboa. Jose Adolfo Macias, also known as “Fito”, escaped from Guayaquil prison in…
The dollar hits a three-year low and faces further falls if President Trump selects a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell early, MUFG Bank’s Lee Hardman says in a note. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was toying with this idea amid frustration over Powell’s careful approach to interest-rate cuts. An early replacement could be used to…
As the holy month of Ramadan 2025 begins, Muslims around the world will observe fasts from dawn to dusk, refraining from food and drink for durations that vary between 12 to 16 hours, depending on their geographical location. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar Hijri system, meaning Ramadan starts 10 to 12 days earlier each…
After spending nearly two weeks in a secret bunker somewhere in Iran during his country’s war with Israel, the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, might want to use the opportunity of the ceasefire to venture out. He is believed to be holed up, incommunicado, for the fear of being assassinated by Israel. Even top…
Regional tensions linked to Iran-Israel conflict cited as reason for postponement Egypt has delayed the official opening of its $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, citing regional tensions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. According to details, initially scheduled for July 3, the opening is now expected…
Trump says he could reach a deal with India that would cut tariffs for both countries U.S. and India trade negotiators were pushing on Wednesday to try to land a tariff-reducing deal ahead of President Donald Trump’s July 9 negotiating deadline, but disagreements over U.S. dairy and agriculture remained unresolved, sources familiar with the talks…
Pakistani exporters have been urged to investigate the expanding prospects within Malta’s market, as emphasized by Mr. Ziaul Noor. Malta’s strategic position in the Mediterranean functions as a conduit to the European Union, presenting considerable trade opportunities for enterprises pursuing international growth. The demand for premium textiles, agricultural commodities, and industrial products in Malta represents…
North Korea is opening a beach resort that its leader Kim Jong Un hopes will boost tourism in the secretive communist regime, state media reports. Wonsan Kalma on the east coast will open to domestic tourists on 1 July, six years after it was due to be completed. It is unclear when it will welcome…
Privatisation body eyes joint venture model to boost hotel’s final value ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Privatisation Commission has finalised the base valuation of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York, The News reported, with expectations to fetch at least $100 million from its sale during the 2025-26 fiscal year. The final amount from the transaction will hinge on the…
