India is contemplating a significant escalation in the volume of water it extracts from a key river that supplies agricultural lands in Pakistan, a move seen as a response to a fatal attack on tourists in April, which New Delhi attributes to Islamabad, according to four sources with knowledge of the situation. Delhi has suspended…
According to Gaza’s civil defence agency, Israeli strikes and artillery shelling on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 50 individuals in the conflict-ridden Palestinian territory. According to agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal, a minimum of 13 individuals were “recovered from rubble” following a dawn strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis. Additionally,…
Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk has withdrawn from the remainder of the Indian Premier League, citing “personal reasons.” This development comes amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the participation of other overseas players as the tournament is set to resume on Saturday. As the dust settles from the recent ceasefire between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, the spotlight now…
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s army reported a revised death toll of 40 civilians and 11 military personnel who lost their lives in what has been described as the most severe clash with India in decades. The two nuclear-armed nations participated in a series of reciprocal strikes over four days, a situation that appeared poised to escalate…
Sotheby’s has decided to delay its auction in Hong Kong of hundreds of sacred jewels associated with the remains of the Buddha, following a warning from the Indian government about potential legal action. The recent sale of a collection, hailed as one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of contemporary times, has sparked backlash from…
Kashmir, an ethnically diverse region in the Himalayas, is renowned for its stunning lakes, lush meadows, and majestic snow-capped mountains. Before India and Pakistan’s independence from British rule in August 1947, the region was already a focal point of intense disputes. The partition plan outlined in the Indian Independence Act allowed Muslim-majority Kashmir the option…
Pope Francis emerged onto a rain-drenched makeshift stage, undeterred by the off-season typhoon that had lashed the area, to address a sea of hundreds of thousands of emotional pilgrims in the central Philippines. Despite warnings from organizers about deteriorating weather conditions, he proceeded with the 2015 open-air mass in Tacloban.Despite the challenges, Francis remained undeterred,…
The US Commerce Department has revealed intentions to impose tariffs of as high as 3,521% on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. A year-long investigation culminated following requests from several major solar equipment manufacturers for the administration of then-President Joe Biden to safeguard their operations in the United States. The proposed levies are…
Australia has promptly rejected China’s proposal to collaborate against Donald Trump’s tariffs amid the intensifying trade conflict between Washington and Beijing. The White House has announced a new import tax of 10% on goods from Australia. In contrast, tariffs on imports from China, Australia’s largest trading partner, have increased to a staggering 125%. In an…
During a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism regarding India’s relationship with its long-time rival, China. He stated that normalcy has been restored along the contentious India-China border and emphasised the need for enhanced relations. The remarks are particularly noteworthy, given the heightened tensions that have persisted since a violent border clash in…
