Category: World
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US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted
• Iran launches fresh missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain• Kuwait says new attack ‘dangerous escalation’; Bahrain denounces ‘blatant aggression’• Falling debris causes ‘material damage’ in Kuwait• Centcom says four attack drones downed near Hormuz; Iranian coastal radar sites also hit• Trump says Iran has ‘22pc’ of missiles left• US okays sale of $2bn in…
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Muslim rights group CAIR sues Virginia schools over student suspensions
WASHINGTON: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organisation in the United States, has filed a federal lawsuit against one of America’s largest public school systems, alleging that four Muslim students were unlawfully disciplined because of their religion and ethnic background. The lawsuit accuses Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS),…
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India: ₹4.9 Million Tea-and-Snacks Bill for Rescue Workers Sparks Social Media Outrage After Air India Crash
Ahmedabad: A controversial bill of approximately ₹16.74 lakh (around PKR 4.9 million) spent on tea, snacks, and refreshments for rescue and relief teams at the site of last year’s Air India plane crash has triggered widespread anger among social media users in India. According to reports, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation approved the expenditure for emergency…
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Mossad Deputy Director Dismissed After Alleged Failure in Iran Regime-Change Operation
Tel Aviv: The head of Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad has reportedly dismissed his deputy director following an alleged failure to achieve objectives related to efforts aimed at destabilizing or overthrowing the Iranian government. According to reports, Mossad’s newly appointed chief Roman Gofman, who assumed office only recently, took immediate internal action within the agency. Shortly…
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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon Kills Brigadier General Among 10 Dead Amid Ceasefire Violations
Lebanon: An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed a Lebanese Army Brigadier General and at least 10 people, in what is being described as a serious violation of the ceasefire agreement. According to reports, Israeli forces carried out air operations in Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of a senior Lebanese military officer along with several others.…
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Mohsin Naqvi Conveys Special Message from Pakistan’s Leadership to Iran’s Supreme Leader via Foreign Minister Araghchi
Tehran: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has handed over a special message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah (Majid) Khamenei, through Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to Iranian state media. The development came during a high-level meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iranian Foreign…
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Niger: 50 People Die of Thirst After Vehicle Breaks Down in Sahara Desert
Niamey: At least 50 people have died of dehydration after their vehicle broke down in the Sahara Desert in Niger, leaving them stranded in extreme heat, according to international news agency reports. The victims were reportedly traveling back from Mali after Eid-ul-Adha holidays when their truck suffered a mechanical failure in the desert, leading to…
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Shark Attack Claims Life of Young Fisherman in Western Australia
Perth: A young man has died after being attacked by a shark while on a fishing trip with his family off the coast of Western Australia, according to local media reports. The incident occurred near Michaelmas Island, located close to the town of Albany, approximately 388 kilometers south of Perth. The victim was reportedly fishing…
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US House Passes Resolution to Limit Trump’s War Powers Over Iran
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority regarding potential military action against Iran, according to American media reports. The resolution, introduced by Democrats, was approved with 215 votes in favor and 208 against, with four Republican lawmakers also supporting it. Under the resolution, any military action…
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire Under U.S. Mediation
Washington: Israel and Lebanon have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire arrangement following U.S.-mediated negotiations, marking a significant diplomatic development aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The agreement was announced after the fourth round of trilateral talks held in Washington, where mediators sought to prevent further escalation and establish a framework for continued dialogue.…
