In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan has declared a complete closure of its airspace for 48 hours following precision missile strikes by the Indian armed forces. The unprecedented move comes after India targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and deeper within Pakistan in a coordinated military action dubbed Operation Sindoor. Until…
A deadly wave of drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine has intensified just days before Moscow’s annual Victory Day parade, with casualties reported in multiple cities and air travel briefly halted in the Russian capital. On Wednesday, Ukrainian officials confirmed that a Russian drone strike on Kyiv killed two people and injured eight others. Debris…
In a moment steeped in tradition and spiritual significance, 133 cardinal electors from around the globe gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the sacred and secretive process of selecting the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis last month, ending a 12-year papacy marked by…
In a significant move to revive its faltering economy, China on Wednesday announced a series of sweeping monetary policy changes aimed at boosting consumption, lending, and investment. The announcement comes as the country continues to grapple with post-pandemic sluggishness, a deepening property sector crisis, and the weight of a protracted trade war with the United…
Asian equities saw a welcome rebound on Wednesday, buoyed by news that the United States and China are set to resume trade talks this weekend—offering a glimmer of hope amid fears of a prolonged trade war. The announcement helped lift market sentiment across the region, with major indexes from Hong Kong to Jakarta registering solid…
In a bold statement that signals ongoing regional tensions, Mahdi al-Mashat, the head of Yemen’s Houthi Supreme Political Council, has declared that the Iran-aligned group will continue launching attacks in solidarity with Gaza. The announcement was made through Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV, reaffirming the group’s position despite a reported ceasefire agreement involving the United States….
In the wake of reported Indian missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has declared a state of emergency across the province. Responding to the escalating regional tensions, Maryam Nawaz issued immediate directives mobilizing key emergency services. All doctors and medical personnel across Punjab have had their…
In a strong and decisive response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India launched targeted military strikes early Wednesday on nine terror-related locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). According to government sources, these preemptive actions were aimed at dismantling the infrastructure supporting terrorist operations in the region. The move follows the brutal Pahalgam terror…
In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, India’s army has launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, sparking alarm and retaliatory warnings from Islamabad. According to Pakistan’s military, the Indian forces fired missiles at three separate locations, prompting a stern response from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who labelled the strike an…
In a pulsating night of Champions League football at the iconic San Siro, Inter Milan edged past Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League final. The second leg of the semifinal clash saw Inter storm into a 2-0 lead by halftime, overturning the balance of a tightly contested tie…
