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just now (460+ words) TEL AVIV (Reuters): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Monday for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, a move backed by close ally US President Donald Trump. Opposition politicians have come out against the request, with some arguing that any pardon should be conditional on Netanyahu retiring from politics and admitting guilt. Others have said the prime minister must first call national elections, which are due by October 2026, before requesting any pardon. Naftali Bennett, a former prime minister, said he would support ending the trial if Netanyahu were to agree to withdraw from politics "in order to pull Israel out of this chaos." "This way, we can put this behind us, unite and rebuild the country together," said Bennett, who led a coalition government that won the…...

just now (337+ words) HARISSA (AFP): Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday on day two of his trip to the multi-confessional country, with joyful Lebanese welcoming the pontiff at two famous pilgrimage sites. Thousands of people cheered, ululated and threw rice in celebration as the pope traveled in the popemobile to a [] "I am reminded of the responsibility we all bear toward young people," Leo said."It is necessary, even among the rubble of a world that has its own painful failures, to offer them concrete and viable prospects for rebirth and future growth," he added.Many Lebanese, particularly young people, left the country after a crushing economic crisis, widely blamed on official corruption and mismanagement, began in 2019.Fears have grown in the country of a renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah despite a ceasefire in November…...

5+ min ago (647+ words) TEGUCIGALPA (AFP): A conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump and nicknamed "grandad" led Sunday's presidential election in Honduras, according to snap results from the electoral commission. Election officials said that with just under half the votes counted, 67-year-old Nasry Asfura had a small lead over Salvador Nasralla, another right-wing candidate. Both were well ahead of the ruling leftist party candidate, signaling another Latin American nation is poised to swing rightward. The campaign was dominated by Trump's threat to cut aid if his favored candidate Asfura were to lose. Trump threw his weight behind the former Tegucigalpa mayor " whose campaign slogan was "Grandad, at your service!" " in the final days of the race. That intervention upended a contest that is still too close to call, in a country plagued by drug trafficking and gang activity. Asfura held just under…...

8+ min ago (289+ words) ISLAMABAD " The retirement of Pakistan's last Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, remained in news and now the former top general has been hit by disinformation campaign. False claims from Indian media said decorated four-star general has got Canadian citizenship are spreading like wildfire, sparking outrage. The scandalous rumours appear to have originated from unverified local accounts from India, and were rapidly spread by Hindutvai inspired youth. Sources, however, dismiss claims as a deliberate smear campaign aimed at tarnishing the reputation of one of Pakistan's most respected military leaders. "The claim of Canadian citizenship is completely baseless," said a senior defence analyst, speaking on condition of anonymity. "A four-star general holding one of the highest offices in Pakistan's military cannot legally hold dual nationality. General Mirza's retirement on November 27, 2025, coincided with a historic restructuring of…...

8+ min ago (365+ words) KABUL (Pajhwok): Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) officials have stressed the need for raising public awareness and fighting HIV/AIDS, saying that 300 positive cases were registered nationwide during the last 10 months of the current year. A conference on "Public Awareness and Fight Against AIDS" was held on Monday at the MoPH to mark World AIDS Day (December 1), with the participation of ministry officials and representatives of international organizations. Abdul Rahman Shirin Del, director of the National HIV/AIDS, Communicable Diseases and Hepatitis Control Program, said that from January to October 2025, 82,255 people were tested for HIV, and 300 of them were confirmed positive across the country. He added that services related to prevention, control and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis are currently being provided in eight provinces through Global Fund centers and UNDP-supported facilities. Qari Abdul Wali Siddiqi,…...

8+ min ago (305+ words) GHAZNI (TOLONews): Residents and cultural figures in Ghazni are calling on authorities to complete the unfinished restoration work and ensure the preservation of the shrine of the world-renowned scholar Abu Rayhan Muhammad al-Biruni, located in the province. Expressing concern over the deteriorating condition of this great philosopher's tomb, they emphasize that it should be restored as a significant historical heritage site. Another cultural activist, Shirin Ansari, stated: "Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was not only a scholar of Afghanistan but of global stature. His books have been translated into 16 languages and his medical works are taught internationally. Tourists from around the world visit his shrine, and when they see its current state, we feel ashamed." Ghazni resident Zabihullah also said: "Tourists come from various countries, yet there isn't even a proper road leading to the shrine. The area around the tomb is…...

11+ min ago (429+ words) First, the attack is a stark reminder that radicalism has not vanished. For years, many political leaders and commentators claimed extremist ideology was in decline or even defeated. But recent events prove otherwise. A day before the attack, the Department of Homeland Security revealed that investigators had arrested an Afghan national in Texas after he posted a video on TikTok showing materials for a bomb and threatening to blow up a building in Fort Worth. And, in October, federal agents in Michigan detained several young people inspired by Daesh who were planning violence around Halloween. Their plans were stopped just in time after authorities noticed troubling signs online. These cases show how extremist ideas still find their way into communities. This message is designed to shape emotions, not reflect the truth. It convinces vulnerable communities that they are under attack,…...

24+ min ago (236+ words) LAHORE " Educational institutions in areas surrounding Adiala Jail Road in Rawalpindi have been closed for one day, authorties announced late Monday. The local administration announced closure of both government and private schools due to a potentially volatile law and order situation. The tension stems from threat by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who has reportedly vowed to come with his supporters to protest and meet the founder of PTI, currently serving a sentence in Adiala Jail. Pindi police made special arrangements to prevent any public gatherings on the road. Markets surrounding Adiala Jail Road, including the bustling Gorakhpur market, will remain shut today, though grocery stores in smaller lanes will continue operating to provide essential supplies. Security has been beefed up to unprecedented levels: eight or more police pickets have been deployed at key points including the Gorakhpur Police…...

28+ min ago (389+ words) GUANGZHOU " Motorheads are excited aboutthe" latest surprise from Toyota. At the Guangzhou Motor Show this week, the auto giant dropped surprise that's set to shake up the sedan segment with 2026 Corolla. At first look, 1.8Litre Corolla seems sleek, futuristic, and brimming with technology, and this is not just an update as Toyota is redefining what a compact sedan can be. And for car enthusiasts in Pakistan, the big question is: when will we get to experience it? The car is not expected to be launched in the South Asian in coming months and fans have to rely on imports, depending on availability. The expected price for basic version of 2026 Corolla is said to be around $25,000-27000. This would typically include standard features without extra upgrades or advanced technology. Higher may include extra features like larger screens, advanced safety systems, or more powerful…...

48+ min ago (265+ words) COLOMBO " A Sri Lankan family was trapped above a home swallowed by muddy floodwaters, with a seven-month-old baby cradled tightly against the storm amid cyclone Ditwah's deadly assault. Pakistan Navy revealed that its crew had pulled off breathtaking rescue in flood-ravaged Colombo, airlifting Sri Lankan family, including a seven-month-old baby, who had been stranded on a rooftop for an agonizing five days. Sri Lanka has been reeling since last week, when the monstrous Cyclone Ditwah slammed into the island with ferocious winds and relentless rainfall. The cyclone unleashed the country's most catastrophic floods in a decade, ripping through the central highlands, triggering deadly landslides, and leaving a horrifying toll: over 355 people confirmed dead and at least 366 still missing. As the disaster deepened, Z-9 helicopter from Pakistan Navy Ship Saif surged into flooded Kotikawatta area on the outskirts of Colombo as part…...