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Illustrative photo: Russian losses at the front as of November 1 (ArmyInform) On November 1, 2025, the war in Ukraine enters yet another difficult phase. The fighting, the diplomacy and the humanitarian crisis continue to intensify. Here are the main developments. Energy infrastructure under attack The government in Kyiv has accused Russian forces of deliberately striking power substations that serve Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. According to the Ukrainian foreign ministry, the strikes hit substations near the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-reported nuclear plants at South Ukraine and Khmelnitskyi. The ministry called these attacks “nuclear terrorism” and said they violate the laws of war. In parallel, the G7 countries condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, pointing to the “devastating social, environmental and economic consequences” of targeting power lines and plants ahead of winter. The strikes risk leaving civilians without heat or electricity this w...

People displaced after Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on the Zamzam displacement camp shelter in the town of Tawila near el-Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan, on April 15, 2025 [Reuters] El Fasher, Sudan – The city of El Fasher in North Darfur has fallen into the grip of a humanitarian crisis after its capture by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The scale of violence and suffering is drawing alarm from international organisations and governments. Fall of the city For more than 18 months, El Fasher was under siege. The RSF had encircled it, cutting off food, water, medical aid and communications. On or around late October 2025 the city fell to RSF fighters. With the capture, the RSF gained control of what had been the last stronghold of the national army in Darfur. Atrocities reported Very soon after the takeover, numerous reports described what human-rights groups are calling mass killings, summary executions, and ethnic-targeted violence inside El Fasher. The W...

Image by bbc News The government has confirmed that there are no plans to remove Prince Andrew from the line of succession, despite his loss of royal titles and honours. What happened Prince Andrew, who is the younger brother of King Charles III and the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has recently been stripped of his remaining royal titles and privileges. The announcement came after long‑running controversy about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and accusations by Virginia Giuffre. Although Andrew will no longer use titles such as “Duke of York” or be addressed as a “Prince” in the usual way, the government statement confirmed his place in the line of succession remains unchanged. Why the government is holding the line According to official comments, altering Andrew’s place in the succession would require legislative action and agreement from all the Commonwealth realms. A government spokesperson said: “There are no plans to make legislative changes,” ...

 The stage is set for the second Twenty20 International (T20I) in the series as Pakistan national cricket team face South Africa national cricket team at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After a heavy defeat in the first match, Pakistan will be desperate to turn the tide. South Africa, meanwhile, look confident and ready to press their advantage. In the opening T20I on 28 October at Rawalpindi, South Africa outclassed Pakistan by 55 runs. Pakistan’s batting faltered, and the visitors’ bowlers kept things tight. The result puts Pakistan under immediate pressure in the three-match series. Venue and timings The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host the match. The action begins at 8:00 pm local time (Pakistan). The stadium has witnessed many thrilling T20 battles and offers a lively atmosphere under lights. Pakistan’s home record at this venue in T20Is is reasonably strong, which gives them a chance to bounce back. What to expect from Pakistan Pakistan will aim to regroup qui...

In a dramatic twist, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has withdrawn a corruption case worth Rs16 billion against former Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Syed Muhammad Shabbar Zaidi—barely 24 hours after registering it. According to an FIA notification issued by its Karachi Zone, the agency has officially cancelled FIR No. 32/2025 dated October 29, 2025 , reclassifying it as a “C-Class” case and submitting a discharge report in Zaidi’s favour. The decision effectively clears the former FBR chief of all allegations within a day of the case being filed. The now-withdrawn case was originally lodged by the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle on Thursday. It had accused Zaidi of unauthorised income tax refunds worth Rs16 billion allegedly issued during his time as FBR chairman. The FIR claimed Zaidi was involved in criminal misconduct, abuse of authority, and unlawful disbursement of public funds . Documents reviewed by the FIA suggested the refunds benefitted three private banks, ...

Image Poster Of Drama JAMA Taqseem Episode 17 On Friday, 31 October 2025 , the Pakistani television drama Jama Taqseem released its seventeenth episode on Hum TV. The show — scripted by Sarwat Nazir and directed by Ali Hassan — continues to hold viewers’ attention with its themes of family bonds, separation and reconciliation. Plot Developments Episode 17 opens with tensions rising between the two central families. The married couple, played by Mawra Hocane and Talha Chahour, face internal fractures as external voices — extended family members and friends — begin to exert influence. One of the major scenes shows the husband pressuring his wife to choose between staying in the joint household or moving out with her own set of relatives. The wife, conflicted, confides in her friend that she fears “losing her identity” if she gives in. A key moment: the elder matriarch (portrayed by Sarwat Nazir in a cameo role) confronts the younger wife, pointing out the “drawbacks” of independenc...

Copyright Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved The Netherlands’ centrist D66 party, led by Rob Jetten, has officially won the country’s snap general election — defeating Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) in a tense, nail-biting finish. With nearly all votes counted, Dutch news agency ANP confirmed that Wilders’ PVV can no longer catch up to D66’s lead. The centrist liberals are ahead by 15,155 votes , sealing their victory and positioning Jetten as the likely next prime minister. The only votes still uncounted are from one municipality — Venray — where a fire in the town hall delayed counting, and mail-in ballots from Dutch citizens living abroad, which will be tallied by Monday. From Underdog to Power Player D66 — short for Democrats 66 , named after its founding year, 1966 — saw a dramatic rise, jumping from just 9 seats to 26 in parliament. ANP also suggested the party could secure an extra residual seat, bringing the total to 27 MPs . That...