The United Nations has issued a stark warning that 2025 is set to become one of the hottest years on record, signaling yet another alarming milestone in the global climate crisis. According to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), this year is expected to rank as the second or third hottest since records began 176 years ago, just behind 2024, which remains the warmest year

The United Nations has reported that Israeli authorities have rejected 107 requests for the entry of essential aid into the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire on October 10. According to UN spokesperson Farhan Haq, the blocked relief shipments included blankets, winter clothing, and materials necessary to maintain water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

Germany has announced a two-step increase in its hourly minimum wage, set to reach €14.60 per hour by 2027. The first adjustment will take effect at the beginning of 2026, raising the wage from the current €12.82 to €13.90 per hour. This decision follows recommendations from a government commission comprising both employer and trade union representatives, aiming to improve earnings for

New York’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan, a prominent Pakistani-American legal expert and former chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to play a key role in his transition team. Khan, 36, is widely recognized for her advocacy against corporate monopolies and her efforts to protect consumer rights, making her a high-profile addition to Mamdani’s team as he

Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several senior officials in his government over alleged genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the war in Gaza, escalating tensions between the two nations. The Istanbul prosecutor’s office confirmed that a total of 37 individuals were targeted, including Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz,

U.S. airlines and passengers faced another difficult day of disruptions as flight cancellations continued nationwide due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce 4 percent of flights on Saturday across 40 major airports, with the cuts expected to increase to 6 percent by Tuesday and reach 10 percent by November 14.

In a touching story that captured hearts around the world, Japan’s JR Hokkaido Railway Company demonstrated a remarkable act of compassion by keeping the Kami-Shirataki Station operational for just one passenger — a high school girl who depended on it daily to get to school.

Pakistan, along with several Islamic nations including Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Indonesia, has called on Israel to immediately withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories and emphasized the urgent need to begin large-scale reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has described Pakistan as a valuable asset for the Muslim Ummah, calling for greater unity, coordination, and cooperation among Muslim nations. During a meeting with a Pakistani parliamentary delegation in Tehran, Ghalibaf highlighted the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious connections that bind the two neighboring countries.

The Trump administration has announced that it will restart the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but beneficiaries will receive only half of their normal food assistance payments. The decision comes amid the ongoing federal government shutdown and follows court orders demanding the restoration of funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, which supports more than 42