Category: World

Islamabad: In a high-stakes military operation, the Pakistan Army successfully rescued 346 hostages from the Jaffer Express passenger train in Balochistan’s Bolan district. The standoff, which lasted over 24 hours, concluded with security forces eliminating 50 militants belonging to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Majeed Brigade. Pakistan Army Eliminates 50 Attackers According to official sources, the military campaign to free the hostages has been completed. Approximately 350 people were taken captive, and as per confirmed reports, 346 passengers were rescued. The military engaged in intense combat with the armed insurgents,…

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Washington: U.S. authorities have intensified their search for 20-year-old Indian student Sudhiksha Konanki, who went missing in the first week of March from the Dominican Republic. Investigators have identified a 24-year-old individual for questioning in connection with the case. Sudhiksha, a permanent resident of the United States, was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Extensive Search Operations Launched According to a CNN report, investigations conducted up to the seventh day have revealed that Sudhiksha, a student at the University of Pittsburgh,…

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Washington: The United States’ Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has embarked on an Indo-Pacific tour, during which she is also scheduled to visit India. She recently announced her itinerary, which includes stops in Japan, Thailand, and India. Meeting with PM Modi In February, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States, where he met several key leaders, including President Donald Trump. During this visit, PM Modi also had a meeting with Tulsi Gabbard. Following Modi’s U.S. trip, Gabbard is now set to visit India as part of her…

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New Delhi: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is set to return to Earth next week after being stranded in space for the past nine months. Despite facing several challenges during her mission, she remained resilient and determined throughout her time aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Record-Breaking Achievements Sunita Williams has made history with her achievements in space exploration. Over the course of three space missions, she has spent more than 600 days in space and logged a total of 62 hours and 9 minutes of spacewalks—the highest for any female…

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London/Kyiv: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has garnered significant support from European nations following a heated exchange with former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a major announcement, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged substantial defense assistance to Ukraine, further strengthening its military capabilities. UK Commits to Strengthening Ukraine’s Defense In a press conference following a high-profile summit with Western leaders in London, Prime Minister Starmer declared that the UK would allocate £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in British export finance to facilitate Kyiv’s acquisition of over 5,000 air…

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Tel Aviv: Arab Summit: Consensus on Gaza Plan The draft statement from the Arab summit has officially adopted Egypt’s proposed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The summit has called upon the international community and financial institutions for immediate cooperation to make Gaza habitable once again. The primary objective of this summit is to counter the proposals put forth by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which included gaining control over Gaza and relocating the Palestinian population to Egypt and Jordan. Arab Summit: The Proposed Plan Additionally, the plan aims to…

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Toronto: In a major political shift, Canada’s Liberal Party has chosen former central banker Mark Carney as the country’s next Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau. Carney, who previously served as the Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, takes charge at a crucial time when Canada faces trade tensions and merger threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Mark Carney Challenges Trump’s Trade Policies Mark Carney has directly challenged the United States and President Donald Trump, asserting that his government will implement its plans to build…

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Washington: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has hinted that the recent cyber attack on social media platform X may have originated from Ukraine. The cyber assault resulted in a major global outage, affecting users across India, Europe, North America, and Asia. On Monday, millions of users were unable to access the micro-blogging platform for an extended period. According to outage tracking platform Downdetector, the disruption peaked around 3 PM. Musk Accuses Ukraine of Cyber Attack on X Speaking to the media, Musk alleged that digital traces of the cyber attack led…

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London: A massive protest erupted outside the BBC headquarters in London over the controversial documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone.” Demonstrators accused the BBC of giving a platform to individuals linked with Hamas. The protest saw slogan-shouting, flag-waving, and speeches from prominent figures, including renowned actress Dame Maureen Lipman. How did the controversy start? The controversy erupted after revelations that the child presenter of the documentary, Abdullah, is the son of senior Hamas member Ayman Al-Yazouri. The documentary aimed to depict the plight of children during the Gaza war,…

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Washington – US President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against India’s trade policies, asserting that New Delhi had decided to drastically cut tariffs on American goods due to his administration’s aggressive stance. “Somebody’s finally exposing them for what they have done,” Trump declared during an Oval Office briefing. Trump has now criticized India’s high tariffs three times this week, calling India a “very high-tariff nation” and confirming that reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2. “Our Nation Has Been Ripped Off” “Our nation has been completely ripped off by…

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