Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The Socialist Mayor of Brussels City, Philippe Close, has congratulated Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Socialist Mayor of New York City. In a congratulatory message, Mayor Close stated: “Congratulations to my new colleague, the Socialist Mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani. This election has given birth to a new breath of hope in the United States...

Not Five-Star Hotels, But Practical Action: The Urgent Need for One Health in Pakistan
The interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Approximately 60% of known infections and more than 75% of emerging infectious diseases originate from animals, including livestock, wildlife, and shared ecosystems. The concept of One Health was first introduced in 2004 through collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO), FAO, and other...

Councillor Nasir Chaudhry Raises Questions Over Poor Conditions in Brussels Police Stations.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Mohammad Nasir, City Councillor of the central commune 1000 Brussels, has raised serious concerns about the working conditions inside police stations in Brussels. Speaking to this correspondent, Councillor Nasir said that during the recent meeting of the Police Council, he questioned the head of the Police Council, Philippe Close, and Brussels Police Chief Michel Goovaerts about...

Kashmir Black Day Commemorated at Pakistan High Commission London with Photo Exhibition and Seminar
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The Pakistan High Commission in London marked Kashmir Black Day with an impactful photo exhibition and seminar aimed at raising awareness of the ongoing human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event welcomed Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, along with notable British Parliament members, including Imran...

Ambassador of Pakistan Syed Faraz Zaidi meets with Advisor to the President of Serbia Ms Tatjana Jovic
Belgrade, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to Serbia, Syed Faraz Zaidi, met with Ms. Tatjana Jović, Advisor to the President of Serbia, to discuss matters of mutual interest and ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Serbia. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing cooperation, particularly in the economic sector, which, according to Ambassador Zaidi, remains...

Former Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders Named Money Laundering Suspect
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Former Belgian Foreign Minister and ex-European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders has been officially named a suspect in a money laundering and tax evasion investigation, Belgian media reported on Wednesday, citing judicial sources. According to reports, Reynders was questioned by investigators on October 16, after which an investigating judge placed him on the list of suspects...

Zahran Mamdani elected as 111th and first Muslim mayor of New York
New York, (News Desk) __ Zahran Mamdani has been elected as the 111th and the first Muslim Mayor of New York. The 34-year-old, who comes from an immigrant background, secured just over 50% of the total votes cast. Representing the Democratic Party—one of the two major political parties in the United States—Mamdani faced strong opposition from former President Donald Trump...

Pakistani Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi meets EU External Action Service Secretary General
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, met with Belen Martínez Carbonel, Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS). During the meeting, both sides discussed the positive trajectory of Pakistan–EU relations and explored ways to further deepen engagement across all domains. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues...

Unlocking Pakistan–Iran–Turkey Rail Corridors: How Rail and Policy Reform Can Reconnect Pakistan to Europe
The long-awaited restart (expected to be operational from 31st December 2025) of the Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad (ITI) freight train marks a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s regional connectivity. This corridor — linking South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe — has the potential to reshape Pakistan’s trade landscape, reduce logistics costs, and open direct access to European markets. Yet, despite this potential, policy...

Sangram Singh Makes History with Victory at Levels Fight League Europe
Indian MMA Fighter Secures His Second Career Win as Tunisian Fighter Hakim Trabelsi Taps Out in the Second Round, Marking Sangram Singh’s Triumph on Europe’s Top MMA Stage Europe, November 3, 2025 — India’s renowned wrestler-turned-MMA fighter and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Sangram Singh has made history once again. He has become the first Indian ever to claim victory in the...
