United States President Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his assertion that the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22 “completely destroyed” the sites, countering reports suggesting some had largely survived the attacks. On his Truth Social platform, Trump maintained his frequent claim that “all three nuclear sites in Iran were completely destroyed and/or OBLITERATED.” He contended that it would “take years to bring them back into service and, if Iran wanted to do so, they would be much better off starting anew, in three different locations.” The US bomb and missile strikes targeted Iran’s controversial nuclear program on…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
United States President Donald Trump may visit China before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, scheduled from October 30 to November 1, or he could meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the event in South Korea. This was reported by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, citing multiple sources. The two nations have been actively negotiating to end an escalating tit-for-tat tariff dispute that has disrupted global trade and supply chains. According to an individual familiar with the matter, discussions have taken place regarding a potential meeting between the leaders in the region this year,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been diagnosed with food poisoning and will be recuperating at home for the next three days, his office announced on Sunday. Despite his recovery period, the premier is expected to continue overseeing state affairs remotely. The 75-year-old leader reportedly began feeling unwell during the night and subsequently underwent a medical examination at his residence. Dr. Alon Hershko, head of the internal medicine department at Hadassah University Hospital – Ein Kerem, diagnosed Netanyahu with intestinal inflammation attributed to the consumption of spoiled food. According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Netanyahu…
At least 67 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded on Monday when Israeli forces opened fire near a UN aid convoy in northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. This incident marks one of the deadliest in recent weeks involving civilians desperately seeking food. The World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that its 25-truck convoy encountered “massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire” shortly after entering Gaza from Israel and clearing checkpoints. The UN agency condemned the violence against aid seekers as “completely unacceptable,” adding that 90,000 women and children urgently require treatment for malnutrition. The Israeli military…
Japan’s nascent far-right party, Sanseito, emerged as a surprising force in the country’s upper house elections on Sunday, securing 14 seats amidst burgeoning populist sentiment and public dissatisfaction with the incumbent ruling coalition. The party, which campaigned on a “Japanese First” platform, gained considerable traction with its stringent stance on immigration, commitments to tax reductions, and pledges to enhance social welfare programs. Sanseito now commands 15 seats in the 248-member upper house, a significant leap from the singular seat it held since 2022. In the more influential lower house, the party maintains its three seats. Under the leadership of 47-year-old…
According to Emirati officials, the United Arab Emirates has commenced the deportation of Afghan nationals who were provided temporary shelter during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. News agencies report that the UAE has formally notified the U.S. government of its decision, with the repatriation process having begun on July 10. These Afghans were relocated to the UAE at the request of the U.S. government following the fall of Kabul in 2021. Previously, Iran also deported thousands of Afghan nationals back to Afghanistan. On Sunday, President Donald Trump stated he would assist Afghans detained in the United Arab Emirates for years…
The Bombay High Court has exonerated all 12 individuals implicated in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, stating that the prosecution “conspicuously failed” to substantiate the allegations against them. This ruling comes 19 years after the synchronized explosions that targeted Mumbai’s Western Railway network on July 11, 2006, resulting in the deaths of over 180 people and injuries to hundreds. The divisional bench noted considerable deficiencies in the investigation and inadequate proof to establish the involvement of the accused in the fatal assaults. This verdict nullifies previous convictions and death penalties, prompting renewed inquiries into the management of one of India’s…
Microsoft Corporation has announced a significant policy shift that will prohibit engineers based in China from contributing to its work on cloud computing systems maintained for the United States Department of Defense (DoD). This decision comes after a report by investigative outlet ProPublica raised substantial national security concerns. The report, published earlier this week, revealed that Microsoft had been relying on China-based engineering teams to assist with technical maintenance for sensitive government cloud systems utilized by the Pentagon. While Microsoft had previously stated that these engineers operated under the supervision of “digital escorts”—U.S. citizens holding security clearances—the watchdog group alleged…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued an advisory on Sunday, urging citizens to exercise extreme caution while using WhatsApp. The warning highlights a recent surge in fake messages that could potentially lead to account hacking or data theft. According to the authority, numerous users have reported receiving suspicious messages on WhatsApp, originating from both local and international phone numbers. These deceptive messages often impersonate the official WhatsApp account, typically featuring the app’s recognizable logo and a clickable URL link. This tactic is specifically designed to trick users into believing the message is legitimate. “The public is strongly advised not to…
Despite a recent outing, Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz are not in a romantic relationship. The Dune: Part Two actor and the Big Little Lies alum sparked dating rumors after they were seen spending time together in New York City. However, a source with knowledge of the situation, privy to TMZ, informed the outlet that there is nothing romantic happening between them. Currently, the pair are filming for their upcoming movie titled Caught Stealing, which is being directed by Darren Aronofsky. Austin and Zoë were seen attending a show called Viola’s Room last weekend. As Darren was not accompanying them…
