Rizwan Shah

The Progressive Turnout Project is launching a "Postcards to Swing States" program to boost voter turnout in 11 key states ahead of the 2024 election.

Global leaders meet in Ottawa for treaty talks on plastic pollution, with a key point of contention being limits on plastic production. Experts warn that failure to act could lead to devastating environmental and health consequences.

Japan faces a growing crisis of abandoned homes, with 9 million vacant houses, a 510,000 increase since the last survey five years ago. The majority of these homes are in rural areas, with Kagoshima, Kochi, and Tokushima prefectures having the highest percentage of abandoned homes.

The Federal Public Service Commission announced the final results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2023 examination, with a pass rate of 2.96%. Out of 13,800 candidates, 401 passed, including top scorer Adil Riaz Gondal, who will join Pakistan's elite bureaucracy.

PTI leader Zartaj Gul calls for a transparent investigation into the May 9 violence, terming it a national necessity. A court extends the bails of Gul and fellow PTI leaders in cases related to the unrest.

Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian village, damaging a power line, while Russia launched a record 90 drones over Ukraine, killing a 15-year-old boy. The escalating attacks have caused civilian casualties and damaged critical infrastructure.

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko returns to Ukraine to face treason charges, which he claims are politically motivated. The charges come amid heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with Poroshenko accusing his successor of seeking to discredit him.

A Russian missile strike hit Ukraine's Kropyvnytskyi district, injuring a 72-year-old man and damaging at least 20 private residences. Emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack, with a commission formed to inspect and restore damaged properties.

Pakistan's Capital Development Authority conducts free yoga sessions in Islamabad's F-9 Park, marking yoga's official entry into the country. The initiative aims to promote health and wellness among citizens, with plans to open more yoga centers across Pakistan.

The US State Department accuses Russia of using banned chemical weapons, specifically chloropicrin, in Ukraine, which Russia denies. The allegations come amid reports of escalating attacks on Ukrainian cities and a worsening situation on the front line in eastern Ukraine.