At least 20 people, mostly women and children, killed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr amid a huge food crisis. Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate as they marked Eid al-Fitr with rapidly dwindling food supplies and no end in sight to the Israeli bombardment. Many held prayers outside demolished mosques on the day marking the …
Roshni Nadar has made history by becoming the first woman to join India’s top 10 wealthiest list, with an impressive net worth of US$40 billion, thanks to her father Shiv Nadar’s 47% stake in HCL Technologies. She joins a select group of prominent women such as Alice Walton and Francoise Bettencourt Meyers in the Hurun Global Rich List 2025. A …
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, shared on social media that an American woman, who had been in Taliban custody for two months, has been released. Khalilzad mentioned that the woman, named “Fay Hall,” has been freed from Taliban detention and is now under the supervision of Qatari officials. He further stated that she will return …
In Pakistan, a silent war is being fought on the glowing screens of computers and smartphones, and in the scrolling of social media feeds. This is not a battlefield of bullets and bombs, but a collision of words, thoughts, and differing opinions. To curb this conflict, the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has become a double-edged sword. While the …
Myanmar’s military chief has confirmed that 1,700 people have been killed following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday. The earthquake caused widespread devastation and has left countless others injured and homeless. In a tragic twist, a fresh earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 has been recorded near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. This aftershock has added …
At least 1,644 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday, according to the country’s military government. More than 3,400 people have been injured and 139 are still missing after the magnitude 7.7 quake, with rescue efforts continuing. The US Geological Survey has estimated the death toll in Myanmar could surpass 10,000. Earthquake hit Myanmar mosques as Muslims …
Abdul Qahar Balkhi: The Best Path for US-Afghan Relations is Diplomatic Engagement Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, has stated that the best way forward for US-Afghan relations is diplomatic engagement and addressing shared concerns and interests. This statement comes amid speculations regarding a potential deal with President Trump regarding leftover US …
A suicide bombing occurred near a protest organized by the Baloch Unity Committee for the release of detained women leaders and activists, including Dr. Maah Rang Baloch and Sami Baloch. The protest was led by Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the head of the Balochistan National Party (BNP). Shahid Rind, the spokesperson for the Balochistan government, confirmed that there were no casualties …
Death toll in Myanmar earthquake surpasses 1,000, over 2,300 injured Myanmar’s military leaders have reported that the powerful earthquake that struck yesterday resulted in a total of 1,002 deaths and over 2,300 injuries across the country. The highest number of casualties, 694, occurred in Mandalay, where power and communication lines have been cut off, and many people are missing. As …
A controversy has erupted after the purported washing of a temple in Bihar’s Saharsa district following Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar’s visit, with Congress questioning whether supporters of non-BJP parties would be treated as “untouchables,” while the BJP claims the incident reflects a “rejection” of Kumar’s politics. The incident occurred at the Goddess Durga temple in Bangaon village, which Kanhaiya Kumar …
