US Invites Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for Army Day; Munir Heads to Washington Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir—now elevated to Field Marshal—has been formally invited to attend the 250th anniversary of the US Army in Washington on June 14, an event that also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Early Momentum Fizzles as Caution Prevails India’s benchmark indices opened positively on Tuesday, continuing a five-day upward streak. However, gains quickly tapered as investors turned cautious. As of 9:17 am, the BSE Sensex rose a modest 28.49 points to 82,473.70, while the Nifty climbed 21.15 points to 25,124.35, reflecting a tentative market mood. Sector-wise, technology, metals, and media…
A Shocking Encounter at Newark An Indian student was filmed being handcuffed, pinned to the ground, and restrained by multiple officials at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The footage, which has now gone viral on social media, shows the young man tied up and surrounded by at least four officers—two with their knees…
