Category: World

Islamabad: Pakistan and Somalia have deepened their defence cooperation through a recent Memorandum of Understanding, under which Pakistani instructors will train Somali military personnel, from basic skills to specialised operations. While the agreement emphasizes technical assistance, maintenance, and capacity-building, analysts note its broader implications for influence and strategic alignment. Somali officers attending Pakistan’s National Defence University and Command and Staff College are not only learning tactical and operational skills but are also absorbing Pakistan’s approach to military doctrine and strategic thinking. Beyond classrooms, Pakistan will assist in modernizing Somalia’s naval…

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Beijing | China has announced the mass production of the world’s first ultra-sensitive quantum radar detector, named Photon Catcher, capable of detecting individual photons—the smallest units of light. This breakthrough enables the detection of stealth aircraft that evade conventional radar systems. Developed at the Quantum Information Engineering Technology Research Center in Anhui Province, Photon Catcher is expected to play a pivotal role in modern quantum radar and communication systems. The technology could allow China to monitor advanced fighter jets such as the American F-22 and India’s Rafale with unprecedented accuracy. According…

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Washington D.C. |  US President Donald Trump has publicly confirmed a covert operation conducted by the CIA in Venezuela, fueling speculation over whether it aims at regime change. The announcement follows recent developments in Venezuela, including opposition leader María Corina Machado receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and reportedly informing Trump of political changes in the country. While the US maintains the operation targets drug trafficking networks, critics warn it could serve to bolster opposition forces. Trump cited two main reasons for the intervention: the alleged influx of drugs into the…

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Rome | Pope Leo XIV called on international leaders on Thursday to take urgent action against global poverty and hunger, stressing the moral responsibility of the world’s decision-makers to address human suffering. Speaking at the World Food Day event in Rome, which also marked the 80th anniversary of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Pope Leo highlighted crises in Haiti, Afghanistan, Mali, Central African Republic, Yemen, South Sudan, as well as conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Citing UN data, the Pope noted that approximately 673 million people worldwide do not get…

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Paris |  French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly on Thursday, averting an immediate political crisis and securing the future of his fragile administration. The vote was seen as a test of Lecornu’s ability to navigate a deeply divided Parliament while preparing to pass the 2026 budget for France, the European Union’s second-largest economy. Failure would have forced President Emmanuel Macron to call early parliamentary elections and dissolve the National Assembly, a politically risky scenario. Two separate no-confidence motions had been…

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New Delhi | Denis Alipov, Russia’s ambassador to India, on Thursday highlighted the importance of Russian oil exports to India, calling them “very beneficial” and aligned with India’s national interests. Addressing queries about India’s continued energy imports from Russia despite pressure from former US President Donald Trump, Alipov stated, “Our cooperation is very much in tune with those interests, and the Indian government is acting with the country’s national interests in mind first and foremost.” The ambassador stressed that India-Russia ties are bilateral and not aimed against any third country,…

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New York: He lived more lives than the characters he created. Before he became the master of the modern thriller, Frederick Forsyth had already been a fighter pilot, war correspondent, undercover informant, political insider, and survivor of gunfire. He didn’t just write about danger—he chased it, inhaled it, and turned it into storytelling fuel. While other writers imagined conspiracy, Forsyth uncovered it. While others plotted fictional coups, he witnessed real ones. And when governments tried to silence wars, he exposed them to the world. At 32, he sat broke in…

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Florida: A team of divers has made a historic discovery off the coast of Florida, unearthing a Spanish treasure worth nearly $1 million (approx. ₹8.3 crore) from beneath the ocean floor. The find includes over 1,000 gold and silver coins, believed to be more than three centuries old. Linked to the 1715 Spanish Fleet Disaster Experts have confirmed that the treasure dates back to 1715, when a Spanish fleet carrying precious metals, jewels and goods to Spain was destroyed by a massive hurricane. The ships sank near the Florida coast,…

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Washington: The world economy is once again entering a period of heightened uncertainty, following fresh tariff threats from the United States. Just 48 hours after International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that “uncertainty is the new normal” and urged nations to “brace themselves,” U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose up to 100% import tariffs on Chinese goods. This move comes in retaliation to China’s restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals, which are critical for high-tech manufacturing. The announcement triggered sharp volatility in global…

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Deoband: In a historic development, Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, marking the first-ever official visit by a senior Taliban led Afghanistan minister to India. The visit, loaded with religious symbolism and geopolitical implications, has sparked widespread debate: Is this merely a spiritual homecoming or a strategic diplomatic signal? Deoband – A Symbolic Stop with Deep Historical Links Deoband is home to Darul Uloom, one of the world’s oldest and most influential Islamic seminaries, founded in 1866 after the 1857 uprising. The seminary played a key…

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