The US government has filed charges against an Afghan national linked to an alleged Iranian scheme to assassinate Donald Trump before he was elected president. On Friday, the Department of Justice revealed an indictment against 51-year-old Farhad Shakeri, accusing him of being assigned the responsibility of devising a plan to assassinate Trump. The US government…
At least 25 individuals have lost their lives following a bomb explosion at a railway station in Balochistan province, Pakistan, according to officials. A significant explosion occurred at Quetta station in southwestern Pakistan, injuring dozens as a famous morning train was preparing to depart for Peshawar. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for a…
On Thursday, the Israeli defence ministry announced that it had finalized an agreement to purchase 25 next-generation F-15 fighter jets from Boeing. The $5.2 billion agreement is reportedly part of a larger aid package sanctioned by the U.S. administration and Congress earlier this year, including an option for 25 additional aircraft. The introduction of the…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump steps into a complex landscape shaped by a recent recalibration of the United States-China relationship initiated by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. This diplomatic effort aims to elevate ties from a low point marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions surrounding Taiwan. Formal discussions are currently underway addressing a…
In a significant political upheaval, protests have erupted across Israel following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s decision to dismiss Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Prime Minister Netanyahu cited a “crisis of trust” between himself and Defense Minister Gallant as the reason for his decision to replace him. He noted that his confidence in Gallant had “eroded” over…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UK leader Keir Starmer have emerged as some of the initial world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump, who seems poised to secure victory in the US presidential election. The election of a new president holds significant implications for the United States and its global standing. A change in leadership…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned what he describes as “cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats” amid escalating tensions in the diplomatic dispute with Canada. Last month, diplomatic tensions escalated as both nations expelled their highest-ranking envoys. This move followed allegations from Canadian officials, who accused India of involvement in violent actions against Indian…
On Tuesday, a security guard at a garment factory in Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial center, opened fire, injuring two Chinese nationals. This incident marks the latest in a series of attacks that have prompted Beijing to call for enhanced security measures for its citizens abroad. In Karachi’s industrial area, a significant police presence was observed at…
During a visit to flood-affected Valencia, the king and queen of Spain faced a barrage of mud and various objects hurled by angry protesters. As the royal couple made their way through the town of Paiporta, one of the hardest-hit areas in the region, they were met with shouts of “murderer” and “shame” from the…
Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have decided to close all primary schools for a week due to unprecedented levels of air pollution in the city. Starting Monday, half of the office workforce will transition to remote work as part of a newly implemented “green lockdown” initiative. Additional measures encompass prohibitions on engine-powered rickshaws and restrictions on…
