Israel defied mounting international pressure on Wednesday by approving thousands of new West Bank settlements and advancing a military operation on Gaza City. These actions cast significant doubt on the viability of a newly proposed ceasefire deal and the broader prospects for a two-state solution. The dual announcements represent a hardening of Israel’s position amid…
Deadly Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Pakistan A catastrophic cloudburst has triggered devastating flash floods in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 159 people, with rescue teams still searching for missing individuals. The disaster follows similar flooding in neighboring India, highlighting the growing threat of extreme weather in South Asia. Mohammad Suhail, a provincial emergency services…
Introduction President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Friday directing the Department of Defense to adopt the historical name “Department of War.” This move aims to restore the agency’s pre-1947 title to project a stronger image of American military readiness. Rationale for the Department of War Rebrand According to the executive order text,…
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ), is being celebrated across Pakistan on Saturday with profound religious reverence and national spirit. The day is a public holiday, allowing millions of faithful to participate in festivities and devotional activities. National Celebrations and Gun Salutes The day began with traditional gun…
The high-profile Jimmy Lai trial has concluded, with a verdict pending in a case widely viewed as a critical test of Hong Kong’s judicial independence under China’s national security law. The proceedings against the 77-year-old media mogul finished after numerous delays, drawing intense scrutiny from world leaders and human rights organizations. Who Is Jimmy Lai?…
Leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world are gathering in Doha for an emergency Arab-Islamic summit Qatar called in response to Israel’s unprecedented missile attack on the capital. Consequently, the summit aims to draft a unified resolution condemning the strike and formulating a collective response. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari, stated…
At least 39 Palestinians were killed in Gaza as Israel expanded its military offensive, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The latest fatalities bring the total death toll to over 61,000 since the conflict began in October. Israel Prepares for Expanded Gaza City Offensive The Israeli military has signaled plans to push civilians out of…
Mexico has officially suspends all package deliveries to the US through its national postal shipments. This decisive action responds to significant confusion surrounding the end of a critical U.S. tariff exemption. The suspension, effective immediately, places Mexico among a growing list of nations pausing shipments. These countries seek clarity on new import duty policies from…
The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. This marks the fifth time the US has blocked such a measure since the war began in October 2023. The vote occurred during the Security Council’s historic 10,000th meeting. It proceeded against a dire backdrop of…
Introduction Large-scale protests demanding an immediate hostage deal erupted across Israel on Tuesday. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators called on the government to secure the release of the remaining captives held in Gaza. The day of action, organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, included highway blockages and a major rally in Tel Aviv….