NEW DELHI — India’s opposition party, Congress, has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of diplomatic failures that have left India embarrassed and weakened internationally. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Modi’s government has turned India into a pawn of global powers, claiming that major policy decisions are revealed abroad before they are announced at home — exposing what he called Modi’s “dependent and weak diplomacy.” Ramesh pointed out that U.S. President Donald Trump had disclosed Modi’s commitment to halting Russian oil imports, even though New Delhi never issued an official statement. “Modi hides national…
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Saudi Arabia and Israel are close to finalizing an Abraham Accords-style normalization agreement by the end of this year. In a detailed interview with TIME magazine on October 15, Trump said talks between the two countries were moving in a “positive direction,” and expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia would lead the process. “I think we’re very close to the deal,” Trump said. “Saudi Arabia has always played a central role in Middle Eastern peace, and I believe they will lead the way.” He added that the Gaza conflict and Iran’s influence…
TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suspended plans to implement a parliamentary resolution to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, a decision that comes after intense pressure and clear warnings from the United States. According to international media reports, Israel’s legislature had previously approved a bill that would bring certain areas of the West Bank under Israeli law. Facing diplomatic pushback from Washington, the Israeli government has now paused any immediate implementation of that resolution. The U.S. message was direct: proceeding with annexation could jeopardize American support and cooperation. That warning increased diplomatic pressure on Jerusalem…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for a ground operation against Venezuela, citing serious concerns over the country’s role in regional instability and drug trafficking. Speaking at a ceremony at the White House, Trump said he was “not happy” with Venezuela for several reasons and declared that America would take firm action against those bringing narcotics into the country. “There’s no need for a declaration of war on drug traffickers,” he said. “Those who bring drugs into the U.S. — we will eliminate them.” Trump added that new measures were being implemented to curb drug smuggling via…
TAUNSA — Security forces have successfully reclaimed a government primary school from militants in the border region between Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, restoring calm and resuming educational activities. According to police officials, militants had recently taken control of the Government Primary School, performed dances at its gate, and planted landmines along nearby routes to spread fear among locals. A joint operation led by the District Police was launched to clear the area. During the operation, explosive devices were defused, and full control of the school was reestablished. Authorities confirmed that the school has now been reopened and classes have resumed…
KARACHI — Two Afghan nationals living in Karachi have publicly apologized after a viral video showed them using abusive language against Pakistan amid discussions over the deportation of Afghan refugees. According to police and local reports, one of the young men, identified as Farhad, worked at a grocery store. His video, filmed by two customers, spread rapidly on social media after he was seen making inappropriate remarks about Pakistan. However, a new video later surfaced in which Farhad appeared in tears, expressing regret for his actions. He admitted his mistake, repeatedly said “Pakistan Zindabad” (Long live Pakistan) and “Sindh Police…
TEL AVIV — In a provocative statement, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that Israel does not need relations with Saudi Arabia, adding sarcastically that the Saudis can “keep riding camels in the desert.” Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem, organized by the Zomet Institute and Makor Rishon newspaper, the far-right Religious Zionism Party leader dismissed any possibility of normalization with Riyadh if it involves the establishment of a Palestinian state. “If Saudi Arabia says we should normalize relations in exchange for a Palestinian state — no, thank you,” Smotrich declared. “They can continue riding camels in their desert, and…
TANK — In a shocking act of violence, unidentified armed men blew up a girls’ primary school in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late last night, spreading panic among residents. According to District Police Officer Shabbir Hussain Shah, the incident occurred in the Garah Budha area, where militants planted an explosive device inside the school building. The bomb detonated with a powerful blast, completely destroying the structure and shaking the surrounding area. Fortunately, the school was empty at the time, and no casualties were reported. However, the explosion left residents terrified, fearing further attacks in the region. Local elders…
Rawalpindi — In a major legal development, an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of Aleema Khan’s national identity card and passport, citing her repeated absence from court proceedings. Aleema Khan is the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan. The court also directed authorities to freeze all of Aleema Khan’s bank accounts. Official instructions have been issued to NADRA and the immigration department to ensure compliance and prevent her from leaving the country. Additionally, the court ordered the confiscation of property belonging to her guarantor, Umar Sharif, as he failed to ensure Aleema Khan’s appearance before…
Quetta: Confusion and conflicting statements have emerged between Pakistan’s two major ruling coalition partners, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the PML-N, over an alleged 2.5-year power-sharing agreement in Balochistan. Members of the PML-N legislative assembly claim their central leadership informed them that the provincial government was formed based on a rotational agreement for 2.5 years each. On the other hand, PPP leaders are flatly denying that any such agreement exists. Zarak Khan Mandokhail, a PML-N assembly member, told the media, “Our leadership told us there is an agreement for a 2.5-year government term in Balochistan… When the government…
