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31+ min ago (351+ words) LONDON " Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sons, Kasim and Suleiman Khan, have announced plans to visit Pakistan in January 2026, saying they have applied for their visas. In a recent interview with Sky News' The World with Yalda Hakim, the brothers expressed deep concern about their father's wellbeing, stating that they feared they might never see him again due to his current conditions in prison. Kasim Khan described the harsh conditions in which the former Pakistani prime minister has been held since his imprisonment in August 2023. He revealed, "He's been in a solitary confinement cell for over two years where he's had filthy water, he is around inmates who are dying of hepatitis, the conditions are disgusting and also he is completely isolated from any human contact." Kasim went on to express the growing difficulty of finding hope, adding, "It's…...

42+ min ago (585+ words) New York Knicks end their more-than-half-a-century trophy drought in the NBA with a victory over the San Antonio Spurs. OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Forward Anunoby rattled in five three-pointers and point guard Jalen Brunson finished with 25 points as New York clinched their first silverware since the 1973 NBA Finals at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. San Antonio went into the final brimming with confidence after upsetting top seeds and reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City in Saturday's semifinals, thanks to a superb display from French prodigy Victor Wembanyama. But a dogged all-round performance from New York thwarted San Antonio's hopes of crowning their cup campaign with victory. The Knicks limited Wembanyama to 18 points while delivering a balanced offensive…...

44+ min ago (590+ words) Report finds warmest temperatures, loss of snow cover as US joins arctic countries to push ahead with oil drilling. A new report has found unprecedented temperature rises and significant loss of snow and ice in the Arctic, a region now described as "warming far faster than the rest of the planet. The annual Arctic Report Card published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Tuesday found that surface air temperatures across the Arctic between October 2024 and September 2025 were "the warmest recorded since 1900. Last year's unusually high temperatures capped off a decade of record highs in the region surrounding the North Pole, according to the report, which was a collaboration of 112 authors from 13 different countries. In the 47 years that satellite images have been used for recording and measurement, winter sea ice reached its lowest levels in March 2025, while…...

44+ min ago (192+ words) OTTAWA " Canada has implemented the new rules for Canadians born or adopted aboard, making its citizenship law fair and clear. Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025), is in effect as of December 15. "Moving forward, people born before December 15, 2025, who would have been citizens if not for the first-generation limit or other outdated rules, will be Canadian and can now apply for proof of citizenship," read the official news release. As previously announced, the new law also creates a modern, consistent path going forward. A Canadian parent born or adopted abroad can now pass on citizenship to their child born or adopted outside Canada today or in the future, provided they can demonstrate at the time of application that they spent three years in Canada prior to their child's birth or adoption. This approach supports fairness and clarity for…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (295+ words) Fifty-nine charges are being introduced after the deadly shooting that also wounded dozens of others. Australian authorities say they have charged a man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, killing 15 people, with "terrorism" and murder charges, as mourners gathered to begin funerals for the victims. Police and local courts said on Wednesday that 59 charges are being introduced after the deadly shooting that also wounded dozens of others, including two officers. Among the offenses are "committing a terrorist act", wounding with intent to murder, placing an explosive, discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and publicly displaying a terrorist symbol. There are 20 people receiving care in Sydney hospitals for injuries sustained in Sunday's shooting, according to NSW Health. That includes one patient in a critical condition and several in a critical…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (509+ words) Noble laureate's son says military must "prove' Suu Kyi is healthy after her years in detention and unseen following military coup. By Kevin Doyle and News Agencies Military-ruled Myanmar has said the country's jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is "in good health" amid concerns about the health of the pro-democracy leader who was removed from power by a coup in 2021. The military, which offered no evidence or details about Aung San Suu Kyi's condition, issued the statement one day after her son, Kim Aris, told the Reuters news agency that he had received little information about the 80-year-old's condition and fears she could die without him knowing. "If she is truly well, they can prove it," he said. A Myanmar regime spokesman did not respond to calls seeking comment. Interviewed in October, Aris told the Asia…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (233+ words) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned major retail stores in the country over the sale of a formula milk, which is suspected of causing an outbreak of infant botulism. It comes after a growing concern has emerged in the US regarding a harmful illness in newborns, linked to a particular infant formula. As a result, all affected infants were hospitalized, though no fatalities have been reported. The investigation into this outbreak is ongoing. The FDA issued warning letters to several prominent retail stores, including Costco, Walmart, Target, and Albertsons, as they were selling the formula that had previously been recalled. The recall was prompted by solid evidence connecting the formula to the outbreak of infant botulism. The affected formula is produced by ByHeart has been linked to the spread of infant botulism. The company announced last month…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (241+ words) Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig has made history once again by skiing to the southernmost point of the Earth, the last degree of the South Pole. This remarkable feat was part of an international expedition coordinated by Elite Exped. The team began their journey from Pakistan on December 2, arrived at Union Glacier on December 6, and Baig successfully completed the expedition on December 14. From standing on the summit of Mount Everest in 2013 to completing the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent, from climbing K2 and Nanga Parbat to now reaching the South Pole, this journey has taken me across the highest mountains and the most remote places on Earth. Every step along the way has taught me patience, resilience, and the power of belief, Baig wrote. "This journey has never been easy. It has been about trusting the dream, staying committed…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (400+ words) NEW YORK " Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to travel to the US in coming days for a key meeting with President Donald Trump, international media claimed on Wednesday. If happens, it would be third meeting between the Pakistan Army Chief and Trump in six month. Reuters reported that the meeting would focus on Gaza peace plan. There is no official statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, in this regard. The Israeli army has killed over 66,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children, in massive bombardment in Gaza since October 2023. The military operation has sparked severe starvations across the enclave. In June this year, Field Marshal Asim Munir held a meeting with Trump at the White House, becoming the first serving army chief…...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago (297+ words) DELHI " The Amnesty International has slammed chief minister of Indian state of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, for pulling down hijab of a Muslim student during a government function. The video of the disturbing incident went viral on social media, drawing massive criticism amid demand for an action against the chief minister. Aakar Patel, Chair of Board at Amnesty International India, said in a statement that the act was an assault on this woman's dignity, autonomy, and identity. "When a public official forcibly pulls down a woman's hijab, it sends a message to the general public that this behavior is acceptable. No one has the right to police a woman's faith or clothing," he said. " South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) December 15, 2025 "Such actions deepen fear, normalize discrimination, and erode the very foundations of equality and freedom of religion. This violation demands unequivocal condemnation…...