The US dollar continues to decline as doubts about investor confidence in the global reserve currency persist, following a series of tariff-related remarks from President Donald Trump, according to Reuters. Investors are preparing for another week of volatility as Trump’s announcement of tariffs on imported goods, followed by their abrupt postponement, has created significant confusion. Currently, the US dollar is …
Saudi Arabia has slashed the private Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims by 80% for the upcoming Hajj season. This unexpected move has triggered serious concern among political leaders in India, including Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. Earlier this year, India and Saudi Arabia had agreed on a total Hajj quota of 175,025 pilgrims for 2025. Out of this, 70% was …
The Taliban government has expressed deep concerns about the treatment of returning Afghan refugees by Pakistani authorities. According to the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul, Obaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani, to discuss the mistreatment of Afghan refugees during deportation from Pakistan. Muttaqi condemned the inappropriate behavior by some Pakistani institutions, labeling it …
A delegation of American lawmakers, led by Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, recently visited Pakistan and met with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. This visit marks the second high-profile American delegation to Islamabad in April alone, following a previous trip led by State Department official Eric Meyer. The three-member congressional team, which included Congressmen Thomas Suozzi and Jonathan Jackson, …
The economies of cities near the U.S.-Canada border in Washington state are experiencing a downturn as Canadian tourists have begun avoiding trips to the United States. This change follows the imposition of tariffs by the American administration, making shopping and travel less affordable for Canadians. In the city of Blaine, where Canadian visitors once flocked to buy cheaper gasoline and …
“Please, before any kind of decisions, any kind of forms of negotiations, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead,” Zelensky said in an interview for CBS’s 60 Minutes program. The interview was recorded before a Russian missile hit the city of Sumy, killing 34 people and injuring 117 others. Russia has not commented. Trump said …
China’s recent ambition to create massive satellite constellations has raised major concerns within the global space community. The launch of the Guowang and Qianfan constellations is part of this plan, with China aiming to place thousands of satellites into orbit. However, this increased satellite activity could lead to more space debris, causing long-term risks to our orbital environment. As these …
Indian authorities have deployed troops to quell deadly protests in the eastern state of West Bengal following the passing of a controversial bill that critics argue undermines the rights of Muslims to manage religious endowments (waqf), worth over $14 billion. The protests erupted over the federal Waqf Amendment Bill in West Bengal’s Muslim-majority Murshidabad district, escalating on Friday and Saturday, …
The United Nations has strongly condemned the public execution of four individuals by the Taliban in the provinces of Nimroz, Farah, and Badghis, calling it a clear violation of international law. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, expressed deep concern over the executions carried out in these provinces. In a post on X …
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Political Committee has decided that only individuals listed by a designated committee will be allowed to meet Imran Khan in jail. In a detailed meeting, the political committee discussed the country’s overall situation and other key matters. It was decided that a five-member committee would be formed to oversee jail meetings with the PTI founder. This committee …
