Bad news for Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s passport ranks 4th worst globally, its position is..., India stands at..

Home News Bad news for Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistans passport ranks 4th worst globally, its position is..., India stands at.. Similarly, the British passport has slipped to its lowest-ever ranking. Once at the top in 2015, it has fallen from 6th...

Cyprus ranks 14th in global passport power index

A country’s passport remains a key indicator of global mobility, reflecting how easily citizens can travel abroad without requiring a visa. Where Cyprus stands The Cypriot passport now ranks 14th in the world, tied with Bulgaria, according to the...

Exposing a Global Surveillance Empire

Al Letson: From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is Reveal. I’m Al Letson. Picture a map of the world laid out on a giant screen. It’s pulsing with tiny points of light from San Francisco to Tokyo, Stockholm to Cape Town. In...

DWP PIP claimants could get up to £633 extra in monthly payment boost

PIP claimants can boost their award by reporting a change of circumstances when their condition or disability deteriorates and their needs increase. People claiming Personal Independence Payment may be able to boost the amount they get by as much...

Announcement- the Catholic Herald secures new equity investment

Patrick Gruhn; Media & Technology Entrepreneur Joins Board Agreement also grants rights to syndicate The Catholic Herald’s 137-year archive across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein New York, October 10, 2025: The Catholic Herald,...

India puts national interest first, shuns trade deals with competitors: Goyal

The government is steering clear of free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries that directly compete with Indian industry and instead is focusing on countries that complement India’s economic priorities, commerce and industry minister Piyush...

BRICS is favourable to multilateralism: Brazilian VP amid Trump’s criticism

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, during a press conference in New Delhi, emphasised that BRICS is not against any country and reaffirmed the grouping’s commitment to multilateralism and free trade, amid recent criticism from US President...

Canada's passport went down in a new global ranking but it's still better than the US

A new ranking of the best passports in the world is out now. Even though the Canadian passport dropped spots, this country still ranks better than the U.S. The 2025 Henley Passport Index has just been updated to reveal which countries and...

Ballet, theater, & symphony create magic

October 18, 2025 | 12:00am The country’s leading professional classical and contemporary dance institution Ballet Philippines (BP) opened its 56th season with a truly historic and spectacular gala entitled “Three Masters, One Stage,” uniting it...

World News | BRICS is Favourable to Multilateralism: Brazilian VP Amid Trump's Criticism

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, during a press conference in New Delhi, emphasised that BRICS is not against any country and reaffirmed the grouping's commitment to multilateralism and free trade,...

US falls off list of top 10 most powerful passports

The latest Henley Passport Index, a ranking that measures how many countries a traveler can visit without needing a visa, reports that the U.S. passport now ranks 12th globally, sharing the position with Malaysia. Last year, the U.S. was in...

Greenway’s election fraud charge to be dismissed pending community service

A Roanoke County School Board member may have a misdemeanor charge for election fraud dismissed if he completes 100 hours of community service within six months. Roanoke County General District Judge Jaqueline Talevi signed off on the plan...

DTCC Comment On T+1 Implementation

The United Kingdom, European Union, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein now have a two-year window to prepare for the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, a significant shift for the region's financial markets. Val Wotton, Managing Director and Global...

Digital Assets : Sygnum Bank Introduces Institutional-Grade Validator Nodes from ADGM for Non-Custodial Staking

October 17, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi Sygnum Bank Middle East announces the launch of Sygnum Validators, a new service launched from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) which includes operating institutional-grade validator nodes for select...

Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU's SEPA scheme

Published on 16/10/2025 - 17:24 GMT+2 Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova have officially joined Europe’s financial transaction ecosystem SEPA, after 40 banks across the four EU membership hopefuls were accepted into the scheme, the...

Will Gaza ceasefire change South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel?

A week since the ceasefire in Gaza came into effect, tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to the flattened rubble of the places they once called home. As they return, there is worry among prominent voices in South Africa – one of...

Full list of countries UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter from 2026

From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain popular holiday destinations(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain...

India on HIGH demand! THESE major countries eager to sign trade deal with India, FTA with EU to be signed soon, while China, Trump eyes for...

India has improved its trade diplomacy with negotiating multiple bilateral deals with UK, US, Australia and now with European Union, the Commerce Ministry said. India has improved its trade diplomacy with negotiating multiple bilateral deals with...

Protecting inheritance and legacy requires careful planning

(BPT) - Over the next two decades, more than $84 trillion in wealth is expected to transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations. This unprecedented event, known as the "Great Wealth Transfer," marks the largest intergenerational handoff of...

Your Weekly Recap: MP Schockmel article sparks controversy, high profile trials in Luxembourg, and border checks start in Europe

Your Weekly Recap for 13–17 October 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: MP Gérard Schockmel stirs controversy over feminism and abortion rights High profile trials take place in Luxembourg Luxembourg bar owners...