Category: World

Damascus : In a horrifying act of terrorism, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest inside St. Elias Church in the Douweila (Dwaila) district of Damascus, Syria on Sunday during a prayer service. The deadly blast claimed the lives of 20 worshippers and left 13 others critically injured, sending shockwaves through what is considered one of the most secure zones in the Syrian capital. According to reports from Reuters and official Syrian media, the attacker entered the church while a large crowd had gathered for Sunday prayers. Eyewitnesses and security…

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Tehran: As Israel tightens its grip on Iran’s airspace and delivers relentless strikes targeting nuclear and military sites, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces the most serious threat of his 35-year rule. For the first time, his own survival is being openly challenged, with Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz declaring that Khamenei “cannot continue to exist.” Now 86 years old, Khamenei must make a defining choice: retaliate forcefully and risk broader devastation, or pursue a diplomatic solution that could see Iran shelve its decades-long nuclear ambition—the cornerstone of its regional…

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Geneva: The United Nations has raised alarm over what it describes as “unprecedented levels” of violence against children in armed conflict during 2024, marking the highest figures ever recorded since the UN began monitoring three decades ago. According to the Secretary-General’s Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict, the number of grave violations against children surged by 25 percent compared to 2023. The report documented a total of 41,370 serious infractions, with 36,221 committed in 2024 alone and 5,149 violations from earlier years confirmed during the reporting period. This figure…

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Tel Aviv: In a powerful address at an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, warned that the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran poses a grave threat to regional and global peace, calling for immediate diplomatic intervention. “The imperative for diplomacy has seldom been greater,” DiCarlo stated, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation and dialogue as violence spirals across the Middle East. She cited the recent Geneva meeting involving Iran’s foreign minister and officials from Britain, France, and Germany as a hopeful sign that…

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London: In a momentous and emotionally charged development, British lawmakers gathered on Friday to vote on the historic ‘Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill,’ which would legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill individuals in England and Wales. The proposed legislation, which has been one of the most contentious social policy debates in recent British history, would allow adults over the age of 18 diagnosed with a terminal illness and given six months or less to live to choose an assisted death—provided they are mentally capable and able to self-administer…

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Washington: Tensions reached a critical point  as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its second week with no sign of de-escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he is seriously considering authorizing airstrikes against Iran, giving Tehran a two-week ultimatum to avert possible U.S. military involvement. The statement came as diplomatic efforts led by European foreign ministers collapsed during negotiations in Geneva, leaving the door wide open for further military action. President Trump warned that any American intervention would likely target Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility—a heavily fortified underground site…

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Washington: In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan has officially nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” and “pivotal leadership” in de-escalating the recent India-Pakistan conflict. The nomination, announced via Pakistan’s official account on X (formerly Twitter), credited Trump’s efforts for helping secure a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Islamabad lauded Trump’s role in facilitating dialogue that led to a de-escalation, hailing it as a model of “robust diplomatic engagement.” Speaking at a press conference on June 20, Trump…

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Tel Aviv : Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically as Iran launched a powerful counter-offensive against Israel, targeting key civilian and military infrastructure, including the Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva—Israel’s largest hospital in the southern region. The missile strike, carried out using Iranian ballistic technology, left the hospital in ruins and reportedly injured over 200 people, sparking nationwide outrage. The Iranian military claimed the hospital sat atop a covert Israeli military base. The same wave of attacks also hit the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building, Gav-Yam military…

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Islamabad: Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and significantly reduced the flow of water to Pakistan through the Indus River system. This move is now triggering a major water crisis in Pakistan, especially in its Sindh and Punjab provinces, where Kharif crop sowing is underway. The attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, has led India to adopt a stricter stance, linking water diplomacy with national security. Indian officials cited the need to reassess cooperation until Pakistan stops harbouring and…

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Toronto: In a significant endorsement of India’s rising stature on the world stage, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence at the G7 Summit as a “reflection of India’s economic size, dynamism, and leadership in global affairs.” Speaking at a press conference at the conclusion of the G7 Leaders’ Summit held in Canada, Carney emphasized that Modi’s continued participation in G7 summits since 2018 reflects not only India’s growing economic and technological influence but also its increasing role in shaping global agendas beyond the G20.…

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