Category: World

New Delhi – As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate, concerns are mounting worldwide over the security of global energy supplies. Iran’s recent threat to close the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes—has triggered alarm not only in Middle Eastern geopolitics but also in energy-dependent nations like India. Often referred to as the lifeline of global oil transport, the Strait of Hormuz facilitates nearly 20% of the world’s crude oil shipments. The narrow maritime passage links the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea,…

Lucknow/Washington D.C. – Pakistan’s powerful Field Marshal Asim Munir faced an unexpected backlash during his visit to Washington, D.C., as a large group of overseas Pakistanis openly protested against him. The incident occurred even as U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Munir for a high-profile lunch—marking their second meeting since India’s Operation Sindoor. The protests erupted outside a luxury hotel in Washington, where Munir was scheduled to be felicitated at an event. Protesters, many affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), chanted powerful slogans including “Asim Munir is a murderer of Islamabad,” and…

Lucknow – The United States’ increasing military involvement in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has sparked global concern, with several countries reportedly considering distancing themselves from Washington’s policies. At the heart of the controversy is U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on intervention, which many nations fear may escalate rather than de-escalate the crisis. President Trump has already confirmed that the U.S. is ramping up its military activities in the Middle East. In a surprising move, he cut short his participation in the G7 Summit in Canada to…

Theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” Lucknow — Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Food Safety, and Drug Administration, Dr. Dayashankar Mishra ‘Dayalu’ inaugurated the 11th International Yoga Week at the State Ayurvedic College and Hospital Auditorium in Lucknow today by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The week-long celebration is being held in the run-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, under the central theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” In his keynote address, Dr. Mishra highlighted India’s global contribution in popularizing yoga as a daily…

Tehran: In a significant reshuffle of Iran’s military leadership, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Major General Amir Hatami as the new Chief Commander of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, following the assassination of several top military officials by Israeli forces. The announcement, made via Iran’s state news agency IRNA, comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates sharply. Major General Hatami, who previously served as Iran’s Minister of Defense from 2013 to 2021, was praised by Khamenei for his “loyalty, capability, and experience.”…

Vatican City/Tehran: Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran, calling for both nations to exercise restraint and return to the path of wisdom and dialogue. In what is being seen as his strongest call for peace yet during his five-week papacy, the Pope addressed the crisis during a Jubilee ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica. “In these fragile times, I appeal for responsibility and discernment,” said the Pope, urging world leaders to work toward a future free of the threat of nuclear…

Tehran: Amid the ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran, a shocking new development has sent tremors through the international community. Senior Israeli officials and political sources have hinted at the possibility of targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to a report published in the Wall Street Journal, a high-ranking Israeli official openly stated that there is no restriction on targeting Khamenei and that the war would not end until Iran voluntarily dismantles its nuclear program or is rendered incapable of restarting it. This sentiment was echoed by…