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
International Politics
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 […]
In a troubling turn for international education in the U.S., more than 130 foreign students have joined a federal lawsuit, accusing the U.S. government of abruptly and unlawfully revoking their student visas — leaving them in fear of detention, deportation, and an uncertain future. The legal action, which began with 17 students filing a complaint […]
In a significant diplomatic gesture aimed at boosting regional unity and economic cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on Monday, marking the beginning of a Southeast Asia tour at a time when global trade tensions are on the rise. Xi’s visit to Hanoi began with full ceremonial honors, including a 21-cannon salute and […]
In a symbolic yet strategic move, the United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program just days before high-stakes talks are set to take place in Oman. The new sanctions, announced by the US Treasury Department on Wednesday, target five entities—including Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization—and one individual, reinforcing Washington’s stance against
In a notable statement amid rising global trade tensions, a senior Chinese official has urged India to stand alongside China in addressing the economic challenges posed by U.S. tariffs, particularly those imposed by the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India, took to social media platform […]
