In a significant thawing of tensions, US President Donald Trump described the relationship with China as “very, very good” following successful trade discussions in Geneva. The two countries reached a crucial agreement to suspend previously announced reciprocal tariffs for an initial period of 90 days—an outcome Trump dubbed a “total reset” in bilateral
International Politics
Chess enthusiasts across Afghanistan are facing disappointment as the Taliban government has officially suspended the game nationwide, citing concerns that it promotes gambling — an act considered illegal under its interpretation of Islamic law. The decision was confirmed by Atal Mashwani, spokesperson for the country’s sports directorate, who stated, “Chess in
After four days of intense cross-border strikes and counterstrikes, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire—bringing a much-needed sigh of relief across the globe. The announcement, confirmed by leaders from both nations, has drawn swift and supportive reactions from world leaders, who praised the move as a step toward de-escalation and […]
In a swift escalation of tensions, peace along the India-Pakistan border was disrupted just hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached. Drone sightings in Jammu and Kashmir, reported by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on X, hinted at renewed hostilities — confirmed soon after as Pakistan breached the fragile truce. […]
In the wake of India’s strong diplomatic move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on hold, Pakistan is scrambling to mount a legal counteroffensive—but its options are quickly running into dead ends. The treaty, signed in 1960 and resilient through multiple wars between the two countries, now faces one of its biggest tests. India’s […]
Islamabad:Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has warned that an Indian military strike could be imminent following the recent deadly terror attack on tourists in Kashmir, which left 26 people dead and sparked outrage across India. Speaking to Reuters on Monday, Asif said Pakistan had reinforced its forces along the border, anticipating possible action from
China Expresses Concern Over Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, expressed concern over the growing tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. In a phone call with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Wang stated that China is closely monitoring the situation and hopes both
Passengers flying out of northern Indian cities to international destinations may soon feel the pinch—both in terms of longer flight durations and rising fares. Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines in response to escalating tensions following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The move has triggered immediate operational challenges for carriers like Air
In a rare shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a willingness to hold direct peace talks with Ukraine — the first such signal in years — as global pressure mounts to find a way out of the prolonged conflict. Speaking on Russian state television, Putin also indicated openness to further ceasefires after a short-lived […]
Ottawa, Canada:As Canada gears up for its national election on April 28, the spotlight is on a tight race between current Prime Minister Mark Carney of the Liberal Party and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Though it’s a standard parliamentary election, the Canadian voting process has a few unique twists that might surprise you. Here are […]
