25+ min ago (277+ words) MADRID (Reuters): Eight more wild boar with suspected cases of African swine fever were discovered near Barcelona, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Sunday, as Spain struggles to limit the damage to a pork export industry worth billions of euros a year. The newspaper cited sources close to the Catalan agriculture ministry. Two cases have been confirmed, and 12 others have shown signs they may also have the disease but are undergoing tests to confirm this. If confirmed, it would bring the number of infected animals to 14. Reuters was unable to reach the Catalan government for comment. About a third of Spanish pork export certificates have been blocked after the first outbreak of swine fever in Spain " the European Union's top pork producer " since 1994, Spain's agriculture minister said on Saturday. "Of the 400 export certificates to 104 countries, a third are blocked. We are…...

26+ min ago (386+ words) WASHINGTON (Reuters): US authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday. Speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press" and ABC's "This Week," Noem said authorities think that alleged shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal was already living in Washington state when he became radicalized. Investigators are seeking more information from family members and others, Noem said. Authorities identified Lakanwal, 29, as the suspect in a Wednesday shooting that took place just blocks away from the White House and which killed one National Guard member and critically wounded another. After the shooting, US President Donald Trump's administration pointed to a lack of vetting of Afghans and other foreign nationals during the term of former President Joe Biden, although Lakanwal was granted asylum…...

27+ min ago (308+ words) (Web Desk): Neelofar, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, finally premiered in cinemas on November 28, 2025, after several delays. Fans had been eagerly anticipating the on-screen reunion of the beloved Humsafar pair. The premiere in Lahore drew an excited crowd of industry figures and loyal fans, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere. During interviews, the cast highlighted that the film carries a meaningful message about relationships and the nuances of love. However, audience reactions to Neelofar have been divided. Some praised the performances while many others criticised the film's pacing and narrative. The majority of the viewers felt it relied too heavily on star power, while the script lacked the strength necessary to sustain interest. Some fans enjoyed the slow-burn romance, noting that the film delivered a poetic and visually appealing journey for audiences seeking nostalgia. One viewer wrote: "Watching Fawad…...

27+ min ago (770+ words) LONDON (AFP): MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its debut music video. More than four decades later, the channel, now owned by US media giant Paramount Skydance, will wind down its international music broadcasting by the end of the year as it struggles to compete with online streaming and social media. MTV Music, MTV Hits and its 80s and 90s music shows will be shut down in the UK and other European countries in the coming months, sources at Paramount confirmed to AFP. These music channels will stop broadcasting at the end of the year in France, Germany, Poland, Australia and Brazil as well, according to various media reports. It has been declared the "end of an era" by dismayed…...

28+ min ago (215+ words) KABUL (Ariana News): The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the recent shooting near the White House, saying it cannot rule out the possibility of external attempts to implicate Afghans in the incident. In comments to CNN-News18, Suhail Shaheen, spokesperson for the Afghan government's political office, said Kabul remains committed to its longstanding policy of preventing any group from using Afghan territory to threaten other countries. "Our policy is clear " we do not allow anyone to use the soil of Afghanistan for attacks abroad," Shaheen said, urging investigators to establish the facts without prejudice. "There is a need for an investigation in order to reach a sound conclusion." Shaheen suggested Kabul is open to the possibility that external intelligence networks may have sought to "damage the reputation" of Afghanistan by creating the…...

29+ min ago (212+ words) KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has provided opportunities for investment in various sectors, including exports, factories and mineral extraction for both domestic and foreign investors. He said this at a meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, as well as a number of national traders on Saturday night, the Presidential Palace said in a statement. Hanafi assured of IEA's attention to creating facilities for traders and investors. He called on national traders to make greater use of the existing opportunities and play a more active role in the development and prosperity of the country. For their part, during the meeting, members of the Chamber of Investment and several traders said that the most important issues for traders and investors were the provision of…...

29+ min ago (172+ words) KABUL (Pajhwok): An Uzbek delegation comprising government officials and private-sector representatives arrived in Kabul on Sunday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MoAIL) said. In a statement, MoAIL said the delegation " led by Uzbekistan's deputy minister of agriculture " travelled to Kabul to explore opportunities for technical cooperation and expand agricultural trade between [] KABUL (Pajhwok): An Uzbek delegation comprising government officials and private-sector representatives arrived in Kabul on Sunday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MoAIL) said. In a statement, MoAIL said the delegation " led by Uzbekistan's deputy minister of agriculture " travelled to Kabul to explore opportunities for technical cooperation and expand agricultural trade between the two countries. According to the ministry, the delegation is scheduled to meet Afghan agriculture officials and private-sector representatives to discuss enhanced cooperation, exchange experiences and identify joint opportunities in the fields of agriculture…...

31+ min ago (442+ words) BRISBANE (AFP): England's Joe Root on Sunday questioned whether the Ashes needed a pink-ball Test as he expressed confidence in his ability to get a big score in the day-night clash against Australia in Brisbane. The former captain, Test cricket's second highest run-scorer after Sachin Tendulkar, has played in each of England's seven previous day-night Tests. They have won two and lost five. But he is not sold on the idea of the matches being part of an Ashes series, with the first three days of the second Test at the Gabba sold out. "I personally don't think so," he told reporters when asked if the Ashes needed the second Test, which begins on Thursday, to be a day-night match. "It does add to things. It's obviously very successful and popular here and obviously Australia have got a very good…...

31+ min ago (384+ words) LONDON (AFP): West Ham's legendary former captain and manager Billy Bonds has died aged 79, the Premier League club announced on Sunday. Bonds is West Ham's longest-serving player after making 799 appearances across a 21-year career with the east Londoners. He lifted the FA Cup twice in 1975 and 1980, also reaching the 1976 European Cup Winners' Cup final, as well as winning the old Second Division with the Hammers. After moving into coaching, initially with the West Ham youth team, Bonds was appointed manager in February 1990. He secured promotion from the Second Division in 1991 and, after relegation from the top flight in 1992, he led the club to promotion again a year later. "We are heartbroken to announce that we lost our beloved Dad today. He was devoted to his family and was the most kind, loyal, selfless, and loving person," a statement from Bonds…...

31+ min ago (238+ words) (Reuters): Former West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) saying he will be joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as "Power Coach" from next season. The 37-year-old had been with the IPL franchise as a player since the 2014 season and has lifted the trophy twice. He was also named as the Most Valuable Player in the 2019 season. In 139 IPL games in his career, Russell has scored 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174.18 and has picked 123 wickets, being only the second player along with Ravindra Jadeja to have scored over 2,000 runs and taken over 100 wickets in the tournament. But while he will continue to play across different leagues, Russell, who also announced international retirement in July, said he is excited to start a new IPL chapter in KKR"s coaching department. "I…...