Authorities in Uganda's Busoga East region detained five individuals following the kidnapping and killing of a six-year-old Loy Taaka from Buwembula village in Bugiri district. Police apprehended Allan Waiswa, the victim's nephew, after the child vanished on November 1 and his caretaker, Moses Okello, reported the disappearance.
Waiswa admitted to orchestrating the abduction with four accomplices, Geoffrey Baliraine, Umar Osogoli, Isaac Mulondo, and a woman named Phiona, expecting to collect 50 million shillings from Okello, whom they considered wealthy and caring. The group contacted Okello through various phones demanding payment, but Waiswa killed the boy when investigators began closing in and buried him behind his residence...
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told graduates at Leeds University Lahore that Pakistan's youth represent the nation's strongest asset for future prosperity, noting that young people comprise 68 percent of the population. Speaking by video link, he praised the institution for equipping students with contemporary technology and scientific knowledge while highlighting global recognition of Pakistani talent and innovation.
Tarar credited Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif with implementing youth empowerment policies, including a laptop distribution program providing 100,000 devices on merit this year after delivering more than one million units in previous initiatives. He emphasized that opportunities extend across all regions...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia finalized their pilgrimage agreement for the 2026 Hajj season during a ceremony in Jeddah on Saturday evening. Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Al-Mashat and Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs Syed Atta-ur-Rehman executed the accord, with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki and several Pakistani Hajj administration officials present.
Atta-ur-Rehman expressed appreciation for Saudi hospitality arrangements and confirmed that Pakistani pilgrims would receive premium services matching previous years. He emphasized the ministry's dedication to organizing both government and private sector pilgrimage programs efficiently according to Saudi directives. The agreement covers...
Punjab authorities extended emergency restrictions for another week on Saturday, November 15, prohibiting public demonstrations, political gatherings, and assemblies of four or more individuals throughout the province. The Home Department cited security concerns and terrorist threats as justification for maintaining the measures, warning that large crowds could become targets for attacks or venues for activities undermining state security.
The restrictions ban weapons displays, loudspeaker use except for religious purposes, and the distribution of inflammatory content. Wedding celebrations and funeral services remain exempt from the prohibition, along with government personnel and judicial officers conducting official business...
Security officials have identified the second suicide bomber in the September 30, 2025, attack on Frontier Corps Headquarters in Quetta as Mohammad Sohail, known by the alias Khabab, an Afghan national from Maidan Shahr district in Wardak province. The assault killed eight civilians and wounded 40 others.
Authorities characterized the incident as another example of Afghan militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij carrying out violence in Pakistan. Officials stated that the Afghan Taliban government's failure to honor commitments and its ongoing backing of militant groups pose dangers throughout the region.
The Gates Foundation pledged $1.4 billion over four years to help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia cope with climate change impacts, according to an announcement made during COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Foundation chair Bill Gates said the investment would provide tools and resources to support farmers feeding their communities under difficult conditions, noting that strengthening their resilience represents one of the most effective ways to benefit both people and the environment.
The commitment addresses a significant funding gap, as less than 1 percent of global climate finance currently supports agricultural systems despite farmers in low-income countries producing one-third of the world's food supply. Foundation...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa touched down in Washington on Saturday for his first official American visit, where he will join discussions with President Donald Trump on Monday about enlisting Damascus in the battle against ISIL. The historic trip marks the initial visit by a Syrian head of state since independence in 1946 and follows al-Sharaa's removal from American terrorist sanctions lists on Friday. Washington seeks to formalize Syrian participation in its anti-ISIL coalition and reportedly plans to station forces at a Damascus airbase to support Israeli-Syrian security arrangements, though Syria has disputed these claims.
Al-Sharaa, whose forces toppled Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, aims to secure reconstruction funding for a...
The Philippines has moved more than 900,000 residents to safety as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally named Uwan, barrels toward the archipelago with winds reaching 185 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 230 kph. The storm was expected to strike Aurora province on Sunday or early on Monday, affecting up to 30 million people across a massive 1,600-kilometer span that could impact two-thirds of the nation.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned of catastrophic consequences and urged compliance with evacuation directives, noting that Manila and Cebu face heightened danger. Authorities suspended classes and government operations through Tuesday, grounded nearly 400 flights, and shuttered 109 seaports while cutting power in eastern...
JKT Queens begin their maiden CAF Women's Champions League campaign on Monday when they face Gaborone United of Botswana at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. Media and Communications Officer Masau Bwire confirmed the squad arrived safely on Friday with a fully fit roster after careful preparation by technical and medical staff, positioning Tanzania to demonstrate competitive strength at the continental level.
The Tanzanian representatives compete in Group B alongside TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Asec Mimosas of the Ivory Coast, and their opening opponent from Botswana. Following the initial fixture, JKT Queens will return to action on November 12 against the Ivorian side before concluding group play against TP...
