Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul cancels ASEAN and APEC trips after Queen Mother’s death Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who brought glamour and elegance to a postwar revival in the country’s monarchy and who, in later years, would occasionally wade into politics, has died aged 93, the Thai Royal Household Bureau said on Saturday. Sirikit had been out of the public eye...
Councillor Raja Mohammad Aslam Khan Calls for Evidence-Based Plan to Unlock Bury Park’s Full Potential
LUTON, (Shahzad Ali) __ Luton councillor Raja Mohammad Aslam, Conservative Party group leader and a former Deputy Leader of Luton Council has urged Luton Council to adopt an evidence-based and transparent approach to tackling congestion and supporting businesses in Bury Park, warning that piecemeal measures such as the proposed Red Route could harm the area’s economic vitality. Speaking after a...
Supermarkets Signal Potential Surge in Food Prices in Response to Tax Increases
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Leading supermarket chains in the UK have issued a cautionary statement regarding the prospect of escalating food prices should the government proceed with proposed hikes in business taxes for the retail sector. A coalition of chief executives from major retailers, including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi, Iceland, Waitrose, and Marks & Spencer, jointly addressed Chancellor...
VIENNA : On October 26 2025, Austria celebrates its National feiertag, or Austria’s National Day.
VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) __ On October 26 2025, Austria celebrates its Nationalfeiertag, or Austria’s National Day. The official celebrations on October 26th began around 9:00 a.m. on Vienna’s Heldenplatz with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony by Van der Bellen and the federal government at the Outer Castle Gate. The Chancellor of Austria, Federal Ministers, Mayors are also present on this...
Labour Calls for Clarification on Tory Plan to Revoke Residency Rights of Thousands of Legal Immigrants in the UK
Government warns the plan could have unfair and unlawful consequences as Conservatives face backlash over Katie Lam’s controversial remarks London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The ruling Labour Party has called on the opposition Conservatives to clarify their controversial proposal that could strip thousands of legally settled residents of their right to remain permanently in the United Kingdom. Labour chair Anna Turley...
A protest was organized in front of the Indian Embassy in Vienna on the occasion of Kashmir Black Day
VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) __ A protest demonstration was organized in front of the Indian Embassy in Vienna on Saturday, October 25, at 4:00 PM, on the occasion of Kashmir Black Day, October 27, under the leadership of Chairman Kashmir Freedom Front Austria Professor Musarat Shaukat Awan. Pakistani and Kashmiri communities gathered in front of the Indian Embassy to express...
Kashmir Council EU to Hold Protest in Front of Indian Embassy in Brussels on 27th October
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ A peaceful protest will be held in front of the Indian Embassy in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on Monday, 27th October, marking the day of India’s occupation of Kashmir (Black Day). The protest, organized by the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU), will commence at 2:00 PM. The Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe Ali Raza Syed, has...
Belgian Blue Cattle — A Genetic Benchmark for Pakistan’s Meat Industry
The Belgian Blue breed has become an international symbol of genetic excellence in beef production. Originating from Belgium, it is renowned for its “double muscling,” caused by a natural mutation in the myostatin gene that dramatically enhances muscle growth. The result is exceptional carcass yield — up to 80%, compared to 60–65% in conventional breeds — and lean, tender, low-fat...
Lucy Powell Elected as New Deputy Leader of Labour Party
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Lucy Powell, a Labour Member of Parliament (MP), has been chosen as the new Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She takes over after Angela Rayner stepped down last month. Powell, who represents Manchester Central, won the election against Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. In her campaign, she promised to listen to regular party members and to...
Kashmir Solidarity Group Urges UN to Facilitate Plebiscite in Kashmir
LUTON, (Shahzad Ali) __ On the occasion of the Foundation Day of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (October 24), the Coordinator of the Kashmir Solidarity Campaign Looton, Haji Chaudhry Muhammad Qurban, has called upon the United Nations to arrange a plebiscite in the region. In a statement issued to mark the day, Haji Chaudhry Muhammad Qurban emphasized that October 24 is...