Category: World
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Interim Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Expected Today; Iran to Control Northern Route and Oman Southern Route: US Media
The United States, Iran, and Oman are reportedly close to reaching an interim agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with an official announcement expected today, according to the US news website Axios. Citing two regional sources and a US official, the report said the agreement follows weeks of negotiations and is intended to…
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Heavy Rains and Floods in India Leave Over 100 Dead Since July
New Delhi: More than 100 people have been killed in India since July due to heavy rains, floods, and landslides. According to Indian media reports, the highest number of deaths was recorded in the state of Assam, where around 90 people lost their lives. In Jharkhand, 14 people were killed due to lightning strikes. Most…
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Muslim Countries Must Work Together for Liberation of Palestine: Ishaq Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Muslim countries must work together for the liberation of Palestine. Addressing a ministerial meeting regarding occupied Jerusalem, Ishaq Dar stated that Israeli actions in occupied Jerusalem are a violation of international law. He condemned the incursions by extremist Israelis into Al-Aqsa Mosque. He…
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New Armed Group Emerges Against Taliban in Afghanistan
Kabul: Armed opposition against the Taliban government in Afghanistan appears to be expanding, with a new anti-Taliban group emerging in the country. According to sources, resistance among Afghan citizens against the Taliban’s governance system, alleged ethnic discrimination, and corruption has increased. Sources also claimed that opposition to restrictions on education, employment, and human rights has…
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President Trump Says Talks Ongoing, Wants to Give Iran Last Chance Before ‘Destructive Action’
Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again issued a warning to Iran, saying that negotiations are continuing and he wants to give Tehran a final opportunity before any destructive action is taken. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that the United States is currently in talks with Iran and claimed that…
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Mandatory Food Voucher Introduced for Umrah Pilgrims from Pakistan and Three Other Countries
Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory Nusuk food vouchers worth around 20 Saudi Riyals per day for Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan and three other countries. The new policy will apply from 1st Rabi-ul-Awwal for pilgrims from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Egypt. Under the new system, hotel bookings, transportation, food, and other facilities for Umrah pilgrims are…
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Farooq Abdullah Rejects Attempts to Link Pakistan with Kulgam Incident, Calls for Fair Probe
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah has rejected attempts to link Pakistan with the Kulgam incident, describing such claims as a political move by the Indian government and calling for a transparent and impartial investigation into the matter. In an interview, Farooq Abdullah criticized the Indian media narrative that allegedly…
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Former Afghan Lawmaker Predicts Taliban Regime Will Soon Collapse
KABUL: Former Afghan parliamentarian Baktash Siawash has predicted the eventual collapse of the Taliban regime, saying its policies have exposed its true nature to the world. In an interview with Afghanistan International, Siawash said the Afghan Taliban have “no connection with Islam” and are instead damaging the religion’s image through their actions. He argued that…
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Trump Claims Planned Large-Scale Strike on Iran Was Cancelled After Requests from Gulf States
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a planned large-scale military strike on Iran was called off following requests from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he decided to halt the operation after appeals from countries in the region, adding that if the attack had taken…
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US Military Seeks ‘Creative and Unconventional’ Ideas to Increase Pressure on Iran
Washington: A senior official at the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has reportedly asked military personnel and intelligence analysts to submit “creative and unconventional” proposals for increasing pressure on Iran. According to U.S. media reports, an officer from CENTCOM’s intelligence branch sent an email on Wednesday to a large group of military analysts, stating that the…
