“No Room for Mediation”: PM Modi’s Firm Message to Trump Reasserts India’s Red Lines on Kashmir

A 35-minute phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reinforced India’s unwavering position on Kashmir, as well as its muscular response to terrorism via Operation Sindoor. Here’s a breakdown of the call, Trump’s claims, and the geopolitical currents surrounding this high-stakes conversation. Operation Sindoor: India’s Swift Reprisal The context for this critical conversation was…

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Mission Power cut: Pak Minister Takes Credit for IPL Lights Out, Internet Switches to Roast Mode

Lights Out or Logic Out? Pak’s Bizarre IPL Sabotage Claim In a claim that raised more eyebrows than applause, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared in Parliament that Pakistani cyber operatives “did wonders” during the recent India-Pakistan standoff — by remotely switching off floodlights during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. According to Asif, this was part of a strategic…

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“If Israel Nukes Iran, We Will Respond” — Iran Alleges Pakistan’s Nuclear Warning Amid Rising War Tensions

Pakistani Nuclear Threat Claim: Iran Alleges, Islamabad Denies In a dramatic claim aired on Iranian state television, General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and member of the National Security Council, alleged that Pakistan has pledged to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if Israel were to use a nuclear weapon against…

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US Honors Pakistan Army Chief Munir with Invite Amid Rising Regional Tensions

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….

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Pakistan Hikes Defence Budget Despite Soaring Debt and Economic Crisis

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…

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India’s IWT Suspension: Pakistan’s Growing Water Crisis

India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has plunged Pakistan into a deepening water crisis, exacerbated by an ongoing heatwave. A report from Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) highlights a 13.3% year-on-year shortfall in water released from the Indus basin, severely impacting farmers in Punjab province. This drastic measure by India, following the April 22…

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Pakistan’s ‘Religious Unity’ Card Fails to Block Indian Diplomacy in Malaysia

Islamabad’s Bid to Derail Indian Delegation Thwarted in Kuala Lumpur Pakistan’s latest attempt to obstruct India’s growing diplomatic influence fell flat in Malaysia. An Indian all-party delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, successfully held 10 diplomatic outreach events in Kuala Lumpur, despite Pakistan’s direct appeal to Malaysian authorities to cancel them. The events…

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