U.S.-based multinational companies are facing boycott calls in India as business executives and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi fuel anti-American sentiment to protest against newly imposed U.S. tariffs. This tension has damaged ties between New Delhi and Washington after Donald Trump’s administration imposed a 50% tariff on goods from India, rattling exporters. India, the world’s most populous nation, is a crucial market for American brands, which are seen by many affluent consumers as symbols of upward mobility. For instance, India is the largest market by users for Meta’s WhatsApp, and a popular U.S.-based pizza chain has more restaurants in…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The International Press Institute (IPI) has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s targeted killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, including prominent correspondent Anas Al-Sharif. The attack, which also resulted in the death of a freelance reporter and injuries to several other journalists, occurred on August 10 when a tent housing the journalists near the main entrance of Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital was struck. In a statement posted on X, the IPI called on the Israeli military to immediately cease its attacks on media workers covering the ongoing conflict. The organization also urged the international community to condemn these…
In an effort to fulfill his campaign promise of being a “law and order” president, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday the deployment of military and federal law enforcement to curb violent crime in Washington. The Republican leader stated he would place the city’s Metropolitan Police under direct federal control and send the National Guard into the streets of the U.S. capital. Republican politicians have criticized the predominantly Democratic city, alleging it is overwhelmed by crime, plagued by homelessness, and mismanaged financially, despite a recorded decrease in violent offenses. “This is Liberation Day in DC, and we’re going to…
Two people were killed and 10 were injured following a series of explosions at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh on Monday, according to the company and local officials. The blasts occurred at the Clairton Coke Works, a large industrial complex situated along the Monongahela River, shortly before 11 am ET (1500 GMT). Firefighters were deployed to combat the flames and thick smoke that billowed from the plant, which is owned by U.S. Steel, a subsidiary of Nippon Steel. Initially, two individuals were reported as missing. During an afternoon briefing, Allegheny County Police Assistant Superintendent Victor Joseph confirmed that one…
Colombian Senator and presidential aspirant Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head at a campaign event two months ago, passed away on Monday morning at the age of 39, as confirmed by the hospital. Uribe, a member of a prominent political family and a right-wing opposition lawmaker, was shot on June 7 in Bogota while campaigning for his party’s nomination for the 2026 elections. His death was announced on social media by his wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona. “I pray to God to show me the way to learn to live without you,” she wrote. “Rest in peace, love of…
Government sources have confirmed that authorities have decided to take action against terrorists in the Bajaur and Khyber districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This decision was made after negotiations between the militants and the Bajaur Amn Jirga failed. Tribal elders had presented three demands during the talks, including the expulsion of militants from the tribal area. According to official sources, there are approximately 300 terrorists in two areas of Tehsil Mamund in Bajaur, and over 350 in Khyber district. The population of Tehsil Mamund is more than 300,000, and over 40,000 people have already relocated to other areas from Bajaur. Official…
According to a report by The News, Pakistani diplomats at the Pakistani High Commission in India are experiencing harassment. At least four of them have received eviction notices for their private, rented residences in New Delhi. Sources indicate that the landlords issued these notices to the four diplomats before their contract periods had expired. The sources further claim that Pakistani diplomats are under constant surveillance, and their gas and internet services are frequently disconnected. The extension of visas for 17 staff members, including diplomats, is also pending with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. A request for these visa extensions…
In an ongoing anti-terror drive, security forces have neutralized three more terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district, bringing the total number of militants killed to 50. This four-day anti-infiltration operation is taking place in the Sambaza area along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement on Tuesday, revealing that the militants belonged to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it referred to as “Indian proxy Fitna al-Khwarij.” The ISPR also confirmed that weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the militants during the night of August 10-11. The military’s media wing added, “Security forces remain committed to…
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has issued a warning about the potential for flooding in rivers. This warning is a response to heavy rains in the country’s upper regions and the anticipated release of water from India in the coming days. A PDMA spokesperson stated, “There is a fear that India may release water into the Sutlej River in the next two days.” He added that Indian dams have shown an unusual increase in their water levels, with the Bhakra, Pong, and Thein dams reaching 61%, 76%, and 64% of their total capacity, respectively. In light of…
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding the bail petitions of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in the May 9 violence cases. This development occurred as a three-member bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, resumed its hearing on a series of appeals filed by the PTI founder. The appeals challenge the rejection of his bail applications by the Lahore High Court (LHC) in the May 9 incidents. During the proceedings, CJP Afridi noted that certain “findings” had been attached to the bail petitions. He stated that, for now, the court…
