Who will be the next prime minister of Pakistan? In Pakistan's elections, the Independents supported by Imran Khan have secured the most incredible seats. The party with the most seats is now Nawaz Sharif's PML-N, ahead of Bilawal Bhutto's PPP. Yet nobody can build a government on their own. Will Bhutto and Sharif work together to prevent Imran Khan from entering?
Colombian Congress outlaws bullfighting nationally.
Colombia's Congress prohibited bullfighting on Tuesday following years of futile attempts to stop the pastime. The sport will now be phased out and fully abolished by 2027. It was one of just eight nations worldwide where the sport was still permitted.
Kenyan students go back to school after weeks of flooding.
Students in Kenya are returning to school weeks after severe floods wreaked havoc throughout the country. Almost 300 people have died, while hundreds of thousands have been displaced. Many of them are still sheltering in schools, and there are concerns that diseases like cholera will spread quickly.
Hot winter postpones the 400 km "ice road"—a vital route leading to diamond mines—from opening.
Canada's Arctic region is seeing climate change's influence on diamond mining. The 400-kilometer ice route that connects significant diamond mines in the area has been delayed due to Canada's hot winter. What does that signify for the industry, which is already under pressure from environmental advocacy organizations? What about the regional economy?
Sudanese Eid al-Fitr: Thousands come to pray for world peace
In northeastern Sudan, thousands of internally displaced people have been commemorating Eid. They claim that despite the difficulties, giving has been prevalent throughout Ramadan.
Pakistan's historic coalition deal, the power-sharing arrangement between the PPP and PML-N
Since the candidates loyal to the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were forced to run as independents, the PML-N and PPP are officially the two largest parties, with 79 seats and 54 seats, respectively.
Columbia University cancels its main commencement event over Gaza demonstrations.
Protests against Israel's war on Gaza continue throughout the United States despite police crackdowns. The most recent action in New York City targeted the Met Gala.
'Open arms' aid vessel arrives off the coast of Gaza carrying food supplies.
A 200-ton relief ship from Cyprus arrived in Gaza to feed 600,000 Palestinians despite a strict embargo. The boat comes as Gaza's humanitarian situation worsens as a result of Israel's continuous embargo.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden get off to a smooth start
It's going to be a pivotal day in US politics in 2024. a day that, very appropriately, has been termed "Super Tuesday." This is the decisive round in the competition for the presidential nominations of both parties. Millions of voters participate in the Super Tuesday polling in 16 states and one territory.
UN Security Council meets in emergency; topics include famine in Gaza and threats against relief workers.
The UN secretary-general issued a dire warning on Friday, stating that there is an urgent need for a "quantum leap" in the delivery of life-saving supplies because children in Gaza are dying of starvation and dehydration. "The doors to starvation are opened when the gates to aid are closed," declared Guterres.
Turkey sends Bayraktar TB2 drones to the Maldives to monitor the sea area.
Male signed a $37 million agreement with TB2, a Turkish business, to purchase military drones for patrolling purposes, and the drones have already arrived in the nation.
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