Category: World

Islamabad: Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in terrorist violence during May, signaling renewed security concerns across the country despite ongoing counterterrorism operations by security forces. Recent security assessments indicate that militant groups significantly increased their activities after a brief decline in attacks earlier this year. According to the latest data, 128 terrorist incidents were recorded nationwide during May, compared to 101 attacks in April, representing a 27 percent increase in just one month. The rise highlights the continuing ability of extremist organizations to carry out coordinated attacks in various regions…

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Washington/Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put plans for a major military operation in Beirut on hold following direct intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting Washington’s growing efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. The development surfaced on Monday after Trump publicly stated that he had urged the Israeli leader to avoid launching a large-scale strike on the Lebanese capital. According to the U.S. president, Israel subsequently adjusted its military plans and stepped back from a potentially significant escalation. Diplomatic Push Amid Rising Regional…

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Washington, D.C.: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face detailed questioning from lawmakers this week as he appears before Congress for hearings primarily focused on the State Department’s budget request. However, the proceedings are expected to go far beyond fiscal matters, with the spotlight firmly on Washington’s evolving strategy toward Iran and the broader direction of American foreign policy. Budget Hearings Overshadowed by Foreign Policy Debate Rubio’s testimony before House and Senate committees comes at a sensitive moment, as diplomatic efforts aimed at containing tensions with Tehran…

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New Delhi | Veteran commentator and columnist Tanveer Jafri has argued that Israel, rather than Iran, represents the most serious threat to global peace, challenging what he describes as decades of international narratives portraying Iran as a destabilizing force in the Middle East. In a strongly worded analysis, Jafri contends that Iran has long been subjected to a global propaganda campaign aimed at presenting it as a rogue state. According to him, Israeli leaders have repeatedly justified concerns about Iran by claiming that a nuclear-armed Iran would endanger Israel’s existence. However,…

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Washington: A new diplomatic rift appears to be taking shape in the Middle East as differences emerge between the United States and its long-standing Arab ally, Saudi Arabia, over President Donald Trump’s latest approach to regional peace. On May 25, Trump suggested through social media that any future peace agreement with Iran should be linked to broader regional participation in the Abraham Accords. He called on several Muslim-majority nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, to normalize relations with Israel as part of a wider peace framework. Saudi Arabia, however,…

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New Delhi: Even amid heightened tensions and persistent criticism from Pakistan, India has once again demonstrated a responsible and humanitarian approach in dealing with cross-border water management issues. The development comes in the backdrop of India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty following the terror attack in Pahalgam, a move that dealt a significant diplomatic and strategic setback to Pakistan. Pakistan has recently urged India to honour the treaty, warning that any attempt to suspend or alter the agreement could create a dangerous global precedent. Addressing an international water…

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New Delhi/Ottawa: Relations between India and Canada have begun witnessing a noticeable improvement following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India earlier this year, with both countries now actively working toward rebuilding trust, reviving trade negotiations and strengthening cooperation across strategic sectors. Mark Carney visited India from February 27 to March 2, 2026, marking the first bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly eight years. The visit is widely being viewed as a turning point after a prolonged period of diplomatic strain between the two nations. During…

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Washington: A major political shake-up has hit the administration of Donald Trump as Tulsi Gabbard has stepped down from her role as the United States’ Director of National Intelligence (DNI). While the official explanation cited family reasons, political circles in Washington, D.C. are buzzing with reports that growing policy disagreements and internal tensions had effectively isolated Gabbard within the White House. Anti-War Position Clashed With Administration Policy Gabbard, long known for her anti-war stance and criticism of American military intervention abroad, reportedly found herself increasingly at odds with the Trump…

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Amsterdam: Amsterdam has introduced restrictions on the use of “fatbikes” in one of its busiest public parks after growing complaints over safety risks and reckless riding behavior. Fatbikes — electric bicycles fitted with oversized tires and designed to resemble small motorcycles — have become extremely popular among children and teenagers in the Netherlands. While many riders view them as a fast and stylish mode of transport, critics say they have turned cycle lanes and pedestrian areas into dangerous spaces. These electric bikes are capable of reaching speeds of up to…

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Tehran: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has been re-elected as the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament for a seventh consecutive term, reinforcing his position as one of the country’s most influential political figures. According to Iran’s state news agency ISNA, Ghalibaf secured 235 votes out of 271 during Monday’s parliamentary vote, comfortably retaining the top legislative post. His re-election comes at a crucial moment as diplomatic discussions between Iran and the United States continue over efforts to ease tensions and explore pathways to ending ongoing hostilities. Political observers view Ghalibaf as one of…

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