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Pakistan test-fired a ballistic missile as tensions with India escalate following a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir. Pakistani media reported that the country’s army successfully test-fired the short-range surface-to-surface missile “Abdali” (Hatf-II) today, Saturday, May 3, 2025. The missile, with a range of 450 kilometers, is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. According […]

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Written By: Sajad Junid India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, escalating tensions with Pakistan and raising fears of a potential water conflict in South Asia. In a dramatic escalation of tensions, India has suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a 64-year-old water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir. The […]

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A deadly stampede during India’s Zatra Festival in Goa killed six people and injured over 30, causing widespread chaos. Indian media have reported a tragic incident during the annual “Zatra” festival at the “Lairai Devi” temple in Goa, where at least six people lost their lives and over 30 others were injured. The incident occurred […]

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On World Press Freedom Day, Afghanistan witnesses alarming media restrictions, with over 200 violations and growing threats against journalists and free expression. On Saturday, May 3, World Press Freedom Day arrives amid mounting concerns over the deteriorating state of media freedom in Afghanistan. Under Taliban rule, the country’s once-vibrant press landscape continues to shrink under […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Harvard University would lose its tax exemption, criticizing the prestigious institution’s actions. On Friday, Trump posted on his social media, declaring that Harvard deserved to lose its tax-exempt status, describing it as “deserved.” Trump had previously threatened to review the tax status of elite universities like Harvard, accusing them […]

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Trump criticized the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, claiming Bagram Airbase is now controlled by China, raising security concerns. In a recent statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump referred to the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the abandonment of the Bagram Airbase as “tragic.” Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump argued that the […]

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The UN urged the Taliban to release imprisoned journalists and called for global support to protect Afghanistan’s media freedom. Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has called on the Taliban to immediately release all detained journalists. His appeal came in a video message on World Press […]

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Media freedom violations in Afghanistan have surged by 58%, with increased arrests, threats, and restrictions imposed by the ruling authorities. The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have reported a dramatic decline in press freedom in Afghanistan over the past year. According to their latest findings, violations against media outlets and journalists […]

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Turkish police arrested 35 suspects in nationwide raids targeting ISIS-linked individuals accused of financing terrorism, with 10 more pursued. Turkish security forces have arrested 35 individuals suspected of having ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) in coordinated raids across the cities of Adana, Osmaniye, Manisa, and Izmir. According to Turkish police, the operations were launched […]

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Amid escalating trade tensions, China is evaluating the U.S. proposal for talks, conditioned on Washington showing genuine sincerity. Amid rising trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, China has announced its readiness to consider the U.S. proposal for trade negotiations. On Friday, May 2, China’s Ministry of Commerce stated that it is reviewing the U.S. offer, […]

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An AI-generated image of Trump dressed as Pope went viral, sparking debates over its disrespectful nature and political humor. A digitally altered image of U.S. President Donald Trump dressed in papal robes has gone viral across social media, prompting mixed reactions. The image gained traction following Trump’s joking comment that he “would like to be […]

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), led by Elon Musk, has revealed that the U.S. Institute of Peace paid $132,000 to Mohammad Qasim Halimi, a former Taliban member and ex-Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs of Afghanistan. In an interview with Fox News on Friday, May 2, Musk disclosed that weapons were found at the […]

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The explosion in Bandar Abbas was linked to mishandling of hazardous cargo, resulting in 70 deaths and over 1,300 injuries. A recent explosion in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, particularly in the area of the Shahid Rajaee Port, has drawn significant attention. Experts from The Washington Post have assessed that the force of the explosion was equivalent […]

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Australians are voting today with high inflation, a housing crisis, and political uncertainty at the forefront of the election. Voting has begun across Australia in what is shaping up to be one of the most challenging elections in recent years. Issues like inflation, the housing crisis, and the global resurgence of Donald Trump have added […]

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Apple is shifting production of some iPhones to India and Vietnam to reduce the impact of new U.S. tariffs. Apple has announced that a significant portion of the iPhones entering the U.S. market in the coming months will be produced in factories in India and Vietnam. This shift in production is part of the company’s […]

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Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, announced on Friday that Moscow is prepared to assist the Taliban in their fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, announced that Moscow is prepared to collaborate with the Taliban in combating the Islamic State (ISIS) affiliate in Afghanistan, known as ISIS-Khorasan. He […]

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Qatar’s Special Envoy, UN officials, and UNAMA discussed preparations for the fourth Doha meeting, focusing on Afghanistan’s future. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab, Qatar’s Special Envoy, met with Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Afghanistan, and Scott Smith, UNAMA’s Political Affairs Officer. The […]

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The U.S. has prepared new sanctions targeting Russia over the Ukraine war, but President Trump has not approved them yet. According to a report by Reuters, the United States has finalized a new package of sanctions targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, including banking and natural resources. The sanctions also reportedly include measures against […]

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Pakistan is deporting Afghan refugees, including those married to Pakistani citizens, separating families despite years of residency. As Pakistan intensifies the deportation of thousands of migrants, many families with cross-border ties are on the brink of collapse. Afghan citizens, who have lived in Pakistan for years and married Pakistani citizens, now face forced expulsion and […]

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The U.S. anticipates additional American detainees will be released from Taliban custody, following recent diplomatic efforts. Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, announced that additional American citizens are expected to be released from detention in countries including Afghanistan, Russia, and Venezuela. She highlighted that, within the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s […]

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