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Prince William calls 2024 his toughest year amid family cancer battles. He praises Kate Middleton’s strength and resilience during treatment. The Prince also lauds King Charles for confronting his illness. Comments came during a conversation on Eugene Levy’s travel show. Observers say the remarks offer unusual personal candor from the heir.
Jane Goodall, famed primatologist and conservationist, has died at 91. Global leaders, scientists and NGOs laud her transformative research. UN chief hails her decades as a Messenger of Peace. Tanzania credits her work for elevating primate conservation. Tributes urge renewed commitment to habitats and wildlife protection.
Reuters reports over 150,000 federal workers are exiting under buyouts. Experts warn of a deep loss of institutional knowledge across agencies. Weather, health and space programs face strain as specialists depart. NASA and NOAA defend continuity plans despite large reductions. The administration projects broader civil service cuts and major savings.
• Finance ministry reports continued macro stabilisation in early FY26. • Inflation drops to 3% in August; July–August average at 3.5%. • LSM up 9% YoY; cement and autos lead gains. • Fiscal deficit contained at 0.2% of GDP; primary surplus posted. • Exports and remittances rise; reserves near $19.8bn as sentiment lifts PSX.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US military must reverse 'decades of decay.' He defends leadership shake-ups and planned cuts to senior ranks and civilian staff. The address follows contentious domestic deployments and operations abroad. Vice President JD Vance calls the rare gathering of commanders unremarkable.
FM Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has made no decision yet on deploying troops to a proposed Palestine peace force. He insists policy on Palestine remains unchanged and any role would be documented at the UN. The US-backed plan includes a ceasefire, prisoner swaps and a transitional administration. Dar underscores Pakistan’s diplomacy at UNGA and support for a two-state solution on pre-1967 borders.
Tehran says 120 Iranians are being deported from the US and will arrive this week. The move is part of a wider plan reportedly covering around 400 people. A charter flight departed Louisiana and was expected to reach Tehran after a stop in Qatar. Washington has not commented publicly on the transfer.
A suicide car bombing outside Quetta’s FC headquarters killed at least 10 and injured dozens. Security forces shot dead all six attackers after they tried to breach the compound. Hospitals declared emergencies as casualties poured in. Top civil and military leaders condemned the attack and vowed action.
Taliban authorities cut internet access, triggering a nationwide blackout. Connectivity fell to under 1% of normal traffic, NetBlocks reported. The UN urged immediate restoration, citing humanitarian and economic harm. Flights were cancelled in Kabul and businesses and banking were disrupted.
William and Kate are weighing a return visit to Australia after 11 years. PM Anthony Albanese renewed the invitation during talks with King Charles. The couple last toured Australia in 2014 with baby Prince George. Plans would consider their three children’s schedules and public duties. Canberra maintains a standing invitation for senior royals.
President Trump touted a “massive” US–Pakistan oil venture after meetings in Washington. Experts say there is no confirmed evidence of large untapped reserves. Pakistan still imports over 80% of its oil and produces modest volumes at home. Islamabad is auctioning 71 exploration blocks and courting US bidders. Analysts warn the politics outpaces geology—and any payoff would take decades.
Trump says he will tell assembled generals and admirals they are “cherished.” Defense chief Pete Hegseth convened the rare global leadership meeting at Quantico. Focus expected on reinforcing a ‘warrior ethos’ across the force. Event involves significant logistics and security planning. The gathering underscores the administration’s push to reshape Pentagon priorities.
