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UN Council Confronts Pakistan Over Kashmir Massacre
The United Nations Security Council convened a confidential session on Monday to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists. During the meeting, several member states scrutinized Pakistan’s alleged involvement and...
Modi Convenes Emergency Security Meetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a series of high-level meetings today, including the second Cabinet Committee on Security session within a week, as tensions along the India-Pakistan border intensify following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The CCS meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence, focused...
Turkey’s Naval Outreach to Pakistan Signals Strategic Shift
The Turkish Navy’s corvette, TCG BUYUKADA, docked in Karachi on Wednesday, marking a significant development in the evolving military dynamics of South Asia. Officially described as a “goodwill visit” by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations , the timing and context of the deployment suggest deeper strategic undertones. The arrival of...
Israel Vows Escalating Response After Houthi Missile Hits
A hypersonic ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, injuring eight people and prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pledge a forceful and sustained military response. The missile, which evaded interception by both Israeli and U.S. defense systems, landed close to...
Security Forces Uncover Explosives Cache in Poonch
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have recovered five improvised explosive devices from a concealed militant hideout in the Surankote area of Poonch district. The discovery, made during a joint operation by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Special Operations Group, forms part of a broader crackdown following...
UN Security Council Convenes Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold closed-door consultations today to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The meeting, prompted by Pakistan’s request, comes as both nations engage in a series of retaliatory measures, raising concerns...
Pakistan Closes Ports to Indian Ships Amid Escalating Tensions
Pakistan has announced the closure of its ports to Indian-flagged vessels, intensifying a diplomatic and economic standoff between the two nations following a deadly attack in Kashmir. The move comes in response to India’s decision to ban imports from Pakistan and prohibit Pakistani ships from docking at Indian ports....
Ties with Turkey Face Scrutiny Amid Ankara’s Embrace of Pakistan
India’s diplomatic and commercial engagement with Turkey is under increasing scrutiny as Ankara deepens its defence and political alignment with Pakistan, particularly over the Kashmir issue. National security analysts and foreign policy commentators have voiced concerns over the strategic implications of this trilateral dynamic, especially in the wake of...
Pakistani Ranger Detained Amid Rising Border Tensions
A Pakistani Ranger was apprehended by the Border Security Force along the Rajasthan frontier, intensifying the already strained relations between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The BSF confirmed the detention occurred near the Sriganganagar sector. Preliminary reports suggest the Ranger may have...
Pak Missile Launch, Naval Drills Intensify Tensions
Pakistan has test-fired its Abdali surface-to-surface ballistic missile, escalating tensions with its neighbour following the deadly Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. The launch, conducted on May 3, demonstrated the missile’s 450-kilometre range and enhanced manoeuvrability, according to Pakistan’s military. Officials described the exercise as a validation of operational readiness amid...
Mahayuti Faces Strains as NCP Drive Sparks Discord
Tensions within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti coalition have intensified following the induction of several former opposition leaders into the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party , prompting unease among its allies, particularly the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party . The entry of former state ministers Dr Satish...
India mulls sanctions and FATF move against Pakistan
India is weighing robust punitive measures against Pakistan in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. The attack, which targeted security forces, has led to a significant shift in India’s diplomatic stance, with the government exploring various strategies to hold Pakistan accountable. Central to this response is...
China Weighs US Tariff Talks Amid Mounting Trade Strains
China’s Ministry of Commerce has confirmed it is evaluating the possibility of entering tariff negotiations with the United States, following overtures from Washington aimed at easing escalating trade tensions. The announcement comes as both nations grapple with the economic fallout from a series of tit-for-tat tariff hikes that have...
Terrorists Retreat from POK Launchpads in Tactical Shift
Scores of terrorists have vacated forward launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and retreated deeper into the region or into Pakistan, following intensified security operations by Indian forces in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Intelligence inputs indicate a significant reduction in militant presence near the Line of...
Beijing Eases Tariff Burden on U.S. Imports Amid Trade Tensions
China has granted tariff exemptions to a significant tranche of American goods, covering approximately $40 billion in imports, in a strategic move to cushion its economy from the escalating trade conflict with the United States. The exemptions, announced by China’s Customs Tariff Commission, extend to a range of U.S....
Protests Surge in China Amid Economic Turmoil and Tariff Fallout
Mass protests have swept across China, with factory and construction workers taking to the streets in anger over the economic fallout of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. These protests have intensified in recent days, peaking in late April 2025, as workers across various industrial zones grapple with...
Bangladeshi Official Advocates Northeast India Occupation
A senior Bangladeshi official has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by suggesting that Bangladesh should seize India’s northeastern states if New Delhi initiates military action against Pakistan. Major General A.L.M. Fazlur Rahman, who chairs the National Independent Commission of Inquiry into the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles mutiny, made the provocative statement...
Court Upholds Religious Rights Amidst Civic Development Dispute
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to refrain from initiating any action against the Shahi Idgah in Sadar Bazar concerning a religious gathering held in the adjacent park in December 2024. Justice Vikas Mahajan issued a notice to the DDA following a petition by the...
