Category: World

New Delhi – Pakistan’s Sharif government has recently passed a significant constitutional amendment that grants unprecedented powers to its army chief, Munir. The amendment not only places him at the helm of the country’s entire military apparatus but also gives him full control over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Moreover, the amendment shields Munir from any legal proceedings, effectively removing judicial oversight over his actions. This move marks a major shift in Pakistan’s internal political balance and raises serious concerns for regional security and stability. Historically, the tug-of-war between civilian governments and…

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Moscow: Russia has confirmed major progress in its next wave of nuclear-powered cruise missile technology, signaling a renewed push in its long-term defence modernisation program. President Vladimir Putin made the announcement at a Kremlin ceremony honouring the country’s leading military scientists and engineers. According to the briefing, Russia’s upcoming missile systems are designed to fly at over three times the speed of sound, with later variants expected to achieve hypersonic capability. Putin reiterated that the nation’s strategic weapons roadmap remains firmly on track, with the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle now…

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Islamabad: Imran Khan’s life has always unfolded on a grand stage. A boy born into Lahore’s leafy privilege, a young man shaped by Oxford’s debates and England’s cricket greens, a national hero forged in the fires of World Cup glory, and later a charismatic philanthropist who built Pakistan’s first cancer hospital with sheer willpower. But it is his transformation into a political juggernaut—and the brutal unraveling that followed—that has cemented Khan as one of the most compelling and controversial figures in South Asian history. Today, as he sits inside Adiala…

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Islamabad: Pakistan’s latest outburst over the ceremonial flag hoisting at the newly built Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya has once again exposed what Indian diplomats describe as Islamabad’s “habitual India-bashing” and “chronic insecurity” over New Delhi’s growing global stature. The event—deeply symbolic for millions of Indians—was celebrated across the country as a cultural and civilizational milestone. But in Pakistan, the ceremony became a trigger for yet another round of accusations, diplomatic complaints, and commentary that many observers say reflect more of Islamabad’s own internal turmoil than any real foreign-policy concern.…

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New Delhi |Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong and clear-headed intervention at the opening session of the G20 Summit has brought global attention to a fast-intensifying threat: the dangerous nexus between terrorism and drug trafficking. Modi warned that narcotics smuggling has now become as lethal to global peace, stability, and human security as any form of organised violence. His remarks resonated widely, reflecting the rising alarm over the expanding reach of drug cartels and their deepening ties with terrorist groups. Calling the drug trade “the biggest fuel powering global terror networks,”…

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Washington D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled the Genesis Mission, a landmark national initiative designed to strengthen America’s global technological leadership and accelerate scientific research through artificial intelligence. According to a White House statement, the Genesis Mission will establish an integrated AI platform that leverages the largest collection of federal scientific datasets in the world, built over decades of government investment. The platform will train scientific foundation models, create AI agents to test new hypotheses, automate research workflows, and fast-track breakthroughs across multiple scientific fields. The program will…

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London: British billionaire and steel tycoon Lakshminivas Mittal is reportedly considering relocating from the United Kingdom due to proposed heavy taxes on the nation’s wealthiest individuals. The move, if confirmed, would be part of a broader trend of ultra-wealthy business figures shifting their residency to low- or no-tax jurisdictions such as Dubai and Switzerland. The UK government is set to announce its highly anticipated budget this week, which includes proposals for substantial inheritance and exit taxes on the country’s super-rich. Many industrialists, seeking to protect their assets, are exploring relocation…

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Washington/ Beijing:  U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to visit China next year after a detailed phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The discussion, held on Monday morning, covered issues including Ukraine, fentanyl trafficking, and trade deals affecting American farmers. Trump stated that he accepted Xi Jinping’s invitation to visit Beijing in April and, in return, extended an official invitation for Xi to visit the United States by the end of next year. The call comes roughly a month after the leaders met in person in Busan, South…

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New Delhi: India-Canada relations are entering a new and positive phase. Ahead of a key meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, Canada delivered a significant relief to Indian-origin families living abroad by reforming its citizenship laws. The Canadian government recently granted Royal Assent to the “Lost Canadians” bill (Bill C-3), a crucial amendment to the Citizenship Act 2025. This law addresses longstanding citizenship challenges faced by thousands of families whose children, born or adopted abroad, were previously…

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Kuala Lumpur: After Australia, Malaysia is preparing to impose strict restrictions on social media use for children in an effort to enhance online safety. The government is considering a nationwide ban on social media accounts for users below the age of 16, a move expected to take effect next year, according to officials. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that Malaysia is closely examining global models—particularly Australia’s new age-limit framework—to understand how countries are safeguarding minors from digital harm. He emphasised that the measure is essential to protect young…

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