Day: November 17, 2025

Kabul: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly with the Taliban in power, have escalated after recent peace talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Istanbul failed. With the risk of renewed violence looming, Iran has now stepped forward with a proposal to mediate the dispute. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered to assist both Islamabad and Kabul in resolving their ongoing conflicts through dialogue. According to IRNA, Araghchi proposed the mediation during a conversation with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday night. Highlighting the historical friendship and close…

New Delhi: The United States is preparing to implement stricter immigration measures that could make it more difficult for citizens of certain countries to obtain green cards and other immigration benefits. According to reports from American media outlets, including The New York Times, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has drafted internal guidelines instructing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to consider an applicant’s nationality from travel-restricted countries as a negative factor when evaluating applications for green cards, parole, or other immigration benefits. This move stems from policies introduced…

Mexico City: Widespread protests have erupted across Mexico after the assassination of Michoacán Mayor Carlos Manjo earlier this month. Led largely by Gen Z activists, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to demand action against corruption, violence, and governmental failures. The killing occurred during a public “Day of the Dead” event at the start of November, sparking outrage nationwide. In Mexico City, protesters clashed with authorities outside the presidential residence, breaking the perimeter fence of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s National Palace, prompting police to respond with tear gas to disperse…

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to oppose any recognition of a Palestinian state, ahead of a United Nations Security Council vote on a U.S.-backed proposal. The move comes in the aftermath of a ceasefire in Gaza, as the U.S. seeks to present its resolution aimed at stabilizing the region. Netanyahu has long argued that the creation of a Palestinian state would benefit Hamas and potentially lead to the establishment of a larger, Hamas-controlled entity along Israel’s borders. Despite growing international pressure to show flexibility, Netanyahu remains…