No Meeting with Starmer Amid High-Stakes Visit UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined a formal request to meet with Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, during his visit to London. The decision, reported by the Financial Times, underscores the diplomatic chill surrounding Yunus’s controversial rise to power and the international skepticism his government now faces. UK officials confirmed…
High Alert Over a Tense Standoff The United States is reportedly on high alert amid escalating fears that Israel may launch a unilateral military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Tensions have surged as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran appear to falter, raising alarms in both capitals. Intelligence reports suggest that Israel, impatient with stalled nuclear talks, might…
India Slams UN for Naming Pakistan to Anti-Terror Panels: “Like a Cat Guarding Milk” India has sharply criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after Pakistan, a country long accused of harboring terrorists, was appointed to prominent positions in the UN’s counter-terrorism architecture. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the move, stating it was akin to “making a cat guard the…
Putin’s Push: Goodbye WhatsApp, Hello ‘National Messenger’ Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the complete phase-out of WhatsApp among government officials, demanding its replacement with a Russia-made national messaging app. This move marks the final step in cutting off foreign digital platforms in Russia, with WhatsApp standing as the last widely used Western service in the…
Musk Backs Down After Blistering Feud with Trump Elon Musk expressed regret over his recent online attacks on Donald Trump, saying some of his posts had “gone too far.” The billionaire’s apology followed days of escalating tensions with the U.S. President, sparked by Musk’s public condemnation of a key spending bill central to Trump’s second-term domestic agenda….
Rising Tensions with India Prompt Defence Build-up Pakistan is increasing its defence budget amid recent tensions with India, signaling a renewed military focus despite a crippling economic crisis. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal confirmed the decision on June 7, stating it is a “national duty” to bolster military readiness. His comments referenced the recent Indian strikes under Operation Sindoor, which targeted key…
A Decade of Rapid Expansion Islam has emerged as the fastest-growing major religion in the world, adding nearly 300 million followers between 2010 and 2020, according to a comprehensive report from the Pew Research Center titled “How the Global Religious Landscape Changed From 2010 to 2020.” Over the decade, the global Muslim population rose from 1.7 billion to 2 billion, marking a 21%…
US and China Strike Trade Framework Amid Fragile Peace and Looming Tariff Deadline In a significant step toward easing global economic tensions, the United States and China agreed on a foundational framework to manage their escalating trade disputes after two days of high-stakes negotiations in London. The breakthrough came just weeks after President Donald Trump intensified tariffs, sparking fears…
The Maldives tourism industry has announced Bollywood actress and style icon Katrina Kaif as its new global brand ambassador. This strategic move, unveiled by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) alongside their summer sale campaign, aims to draw travelers worldwide to the picturesque archipelago. This appointment carries significant weight, coming after a period of diplomatic tension between India…
Trump deploys 2,000 more National Guard troops in Los Angeles As demonstrations against immigration raids reached their fourth consecutive day in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard troops, bringing the total to over 4,100 troops on federal orders. The Pentagon also announced the deployment of 700 Marines to assist in…
