India’s grand design
Listen to article The 1965 war between India and Pakistan may have been perceived as an aberration by India. Pakistan had successfully kept Kashmir alive as an issue awaiting resolution but had not gone to war over it. Between 1948 and 1965 sufficient time had elapsed and both nations had apparently found their mean despite periodic din. […]
South Korea wildfires ‘largest on record’: disaster chief – World
Wildfires in South Korea are now the largest and deadliest on record, having burned more forest and killed more people than any previous blaze, officials said on Thursday, as the death toll hit 27. More than a dozen fires broke out over the weekend, scorching wide swathes of the southeast and forcing around 37,000 people […]
HRCP, civil society urge govt to immediately address ‘human rights crises’ afflicting country – Pakistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and other civil society groups on Thursday urged the government to immediately address the prevalent “human rights crises” affecting the country, including the clampdowns on protesters and the misuse of blasphemy and cybercrime laws. The demand came amid a recent crackdown on protesters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee […]
One killed, one injured in landslides as rain lashes Gilgit-Baltistan: Rescue 1122 – Pakistan
One person was killed while another was injured in a landslide near Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday night, according to rescue officials. Rescue 1122 official Wazir Asad told Dawn.com that landslides caused by intense rainfall blocked the road from Astore to Dashkan for 24 hours. “A car was hit by a landslide, killing one person […]
Russia open to joint Arctic projects despite rivalries, says Putin
Listen to article Geopolitical rivalries are intensifying in the Arctic but Russia is willing to cooperate with foreign partners, including from the West, in economic ventures there that will benefit all sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. In a major speech, Putin said US President Donald Trump’s stated intention to acquire Greenland was “serious”, and it […]
Turkiye detains nearly 1,900 people in protests over jailed mayor, rejects international criticism – World
Turkiye said on Thursday it rejected “prejudiced” international statements over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and the nationwide protests triggered by it, as authorities detained nearly 1,900 people taking part in the demonstrations. Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s biggest political rival who leads him in some polls, was jailed pending trial for graft on […]
SHO, police unharmed in explosion in KP’s Bajaur area – Pakistan
A station house officer (SHO) and his colleagues remained unharmed when their vehicle was caught in an explosion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur area on Thursday, police confirmed. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in KP and Balochistan, after the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the […]
Salman Khan wants to work with Ananya, Janhvi but says public perception holds him back
Listen to article Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, currently promoting his upcoming film Sikandar, has addressed ongoing discussions regarding his collaborations with younger actresses, particularly in relation to age differences. During a press conference on Wednesday, Salman expressed his desire to work with new talents like Ananya Panday and Janhvi Kapoor, but noted that public perception often complicates […]
Four wounded in Amsterdam stabbing near central square, suspect arrested
Listen to article Four people were injured in a stabbing attack near Dam Square in central Amsterdam on Thursday, according to Dutch police. One suspect has been arrested, and authorities say the motive behind the assault remains under investigation. The incident occurred on a nearby street, prompting a swift emergency response. Police cordoned off the area as multiple […]
SHO, police escape explosion unharmed in KP’s Bajaur area – Pakistan
A station house officer (SHO) and his colleagues remained unharmed when their vehicle was caught in an explosion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur area on Thursday, police confirmed. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in KP and Balochistan, after the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the […]
