Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, has leveled a serious accusation against India, stating that India is backing the Afghan Taliban in Kabul and using Afghan territory to wage a “low-intensity war” against Pakistan. Speaking in an interview with an Arab TV channel, the Defense Minister claimed that the Taliban are acting as India’s “proxy.” “We have evidence of the relationship between New Delhi and the Afghan Taliban,” Khawaja Asif stated. He pointed to the timing of recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, noting they occurred at the exact same time a Taliban minister was visiting India. The Federal…
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In a significant development for global trade, the United States has announced a 10% reduction in tariffs on China. The announcement came shortly after a crucial meeting between the US and Chinese presidents in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday. Speaking to journalists on Air Force One while returning home, the US President called the summit extraordinarily successful. “The meeting with my Chinese counterpart was very good,” he stated, rating it “a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10.” He confirmed that this cut would lower the total tariff rate on China from 57% to 47%. According to the…
The United Kingdom has launched one of its largest-ever operations targeting illegal immigration, resulting in the detention of more than 8,000 undocumented migrants from across the country. This significant crackdown signals a major hardening of the nation’s immigration policies. According to British media reports, over 1,000 individuals residing in the country without legal permission have already been deported as part of this sweeping operation. The raids have also extended to Northern Ireland, where authorities arrested more than 200 people who were found to be working illegally. UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, affirmed the government’s tough stance. She stated that…
In a move raising serious questions about freedom of speech, the renowned Nigerian Nobel Prize-winning author, Wole Soyinka, has revealed that his visa to the United States has been revoked. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, the 91-year-old writer and prominent critic of Donald Trump explained the ban was a direct result of a speech in which he compared the US President to the infamous Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin. “I have no visa now, I am facing a ban,” Soyinka told reporters. In a sarcastic tone, he added, “Idi Amin was an international figure, a head…
The Australian cricket community is in a state of mourning following the tragic death of a 17-year-old player, Ben Astin, who died after being struck by a ball during a practice session. The incident is a heartbreaking reminder of the death of Phillip Hughes 11 years ago. According to Australian media, the devastating accident occurred earlier this week at a training session in Melbourne East. Cricket Victoria confirmed the news, stating that Astin was hit in the neck by a ball delivered from a “throwing device.” Reports indicate that while the young cricketer was wearing a helmet, it was…
In a stunning move that has sparked global concern, US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the military to “immediately” resume the testing of nuclear weapons. This decision threatens to undermine decades of international efforts aimed at controlling nuclear proliferation. President Trump defended the directive, stating that the United States must be on “equal footing” with other nations that possess active nuclear testing programs. “I have ordered the Department of War to begin testing nuclear weapons, and this process must happen immediately,” President Trump declared. The president further asserted his belief that the US currently possesses the largest arsenal of…
US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung finalized the details of a major trade agreement during their summit in South Korea on Wednesday. According to a Seoul news agency, an initial deal was reached in July under which Seoul agreed to invest $350 billion in the United States. This agreement was made to avoid heavy tariffs on its imports to the US. However, negotiations over the structure of that investment had stalled, but those details have now been settled. Under the new agreement, $200 billion will be provided in cash installments. The remaining $150 billion will…
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful storm carving a path of destruction through the Caribbean, made landfall on Cuba’s eastern coast on Wednesday after battering Jamaica. The storm has already been blamed for four deaths in the region and has forced a mass exodus of half a million people. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Melissa has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm but remains extremely dangerous, packing sustained winds of 120 mph. In Cuba, authorities implemented mass evacuation plans, moving approximately 500,000 people from vulnerable coastal areas to safer ground. This comes after the storm inflicted severe damage…
According to a report by the American publication Bloomberg, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun avoiding encounters with US President Donald Trump. The report suggests Modi is skipping international events where a meeting with Trump is likely. The core reason, alleges the magazine, is Modi’s fear that President Trump will once again publicly claim credit for mediating the ceasefire between Pakistan and India. India does not officially accept Trump’s version of events, and the report notes that Trump’s “blunt style” on the matter could cause “embarrassment” for Modi. Bloomberg states that the Indian Prime Minister is unwilling to take…
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday that his nation’s forces are “advancing overall” on the battlefield in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia is actively working to ensure its long-term security. In his statement, President Putin specifically highlighted the Kupiansk and Pokrovsk regions, asserting that enemy forces in those areas are “encircled and besieged.” In an unusual offer, he stated that Russia is prepared to grant journalists access to these trapped Ukrainian soldiers. He added that it is now up to Ukraine’s political leadership “to make a decision” regarding its besieged citizens. Beyond the comments on the war, President…
