The White House announced that US President Donald Trump has extended his warmest greetings to Muslims around the world on the occasion of Ramadan. In a statement released from the White House, President Trump wished the Muslim community a blessed and peaceful Ramadan, highlighting its significance as a time for spiritual rejuvenation and renewal. The President emphasized that Ramadan is a sacred occasion that brings people together, strengthens family and social bonds, and reinforces shared values of compassion, charity, and empathy.
Meanwhile, a joint military exercise between Iran and Russia in the Gulf of Oman and the North Indian Ocean has raised concerns globally. According to British media reports, police had announced an investigation into allegations in early February. With no possibility of Iranian nationals leaving Poland remaining, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that the South Korean court’s decision to uphold the brief martial law imposed in December 2024 is final.
In other news, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ successor, Jensen Huang, has withdrawn from a high-profile event. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned of severe consequences if the US launches a new attack on Iran. The University of India faced severe backlash after introducing a Chinese-made robotic dog at a major AI summit.
A White House official stated that there is no need for a large-scale US military presence in Syria anymore. Dr. Satish Chandra, a former employee of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), allegedly strangled his wife to death. The Taliban-backed law, signed by the group’s Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, has officially come into effect.
In Jerusalem, Israeli forces arrested the Imam of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Muhammad al-Abasi, before Ramadan. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, over 72,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military operations. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on launching a strike against Iran. The price of 10 kilograms of wheat has been slashed in half, with a 12-pound bag of wheat now available for £6.25.
In the UK, Ramadan began on different days this year, with some following the calendar and others starting on a different day, depending on the sighting of the moon. Iran has issued a notice after announcing its plan to launch rockets in the southern regions. Players in the Pro Hockey League have been briefed about the unpleasant incidents, with PCB Chairman Mohsin Nawaz expressing regret.
The World Cup qualifying round will begin in Egypt on March 1. The Sports Board has made timely payments of its financial obligations. The Hockey Federation faced administrative and operational irregularities at its level. A significant discovery of oil and gas has been made in the Tando Allahyar district of Sindh. According to an OGDC spokesperson, the expected daily gas production from the Duster West 3 well is 97 million cubic feet.
Dr. Sajjad Raja expressed hopefulness about the latest development, while Dr. Nadeem Qureshi described it as astonishing. Dr. Qureshi shared his views with us at the PIMS Hospital, which are certainly heartening. The case of the arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has also been discussed.
