Small Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers have launched a boycott of Turkish products, ranging from chocolates and coffee to clothing and cosmetics, in reaction to mounting resentment over Turkey’s backing of Pakistan during a recent conflict with India. The diplomatic tensions escalated after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan publicly expressed solidarity with Pakistan […]
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Ukraine Says 9 Killed in Russian Strike Shortly After Ceasefire Talks
Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia of committing a war crime after a deadly drone strike in the northeastern Sumy region, as diplomatic efforts to secure a temporary ceasefire faltered during talks in Turkey. Ukraine’s National Police condemned the attack in a statement posted on Telegram, describing it as “not just another shelling — it is […]
Yoon Suk Yeol Exits People Power Party as Conservative Candidate Lags in Polls
A few weeks before South Korea’s June 3 snap presidential election, former President Yoon Suk Yeol declared on Saturday that he is leaving the conservative People Power Party (PPP). In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Yoon said his departure was a step toward safeguarding South Korea’s democracy, urging voters to back PPP candidate […]
Trump Calls India-Pakistan Ceasefire His ‘Bigger Success’ in Foreign Policy
U.S. President Donald Trump has called his intervention in preventing a potential conflict between India and Pakistan one of his most significant diplomatic accomplishments, claiming that his efforts helped avert a dangerous escalation between two nuclear-armed neighbours. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said his mediation led to a ceasefire between the rival South […]
Israel Slams UN Aid Chief Over Gaza Genocide Warning as UN Urges: ‘Let Us Do Our Work’
As UN assistance chief Tom Fletcher warned of the danger of genocide and urged adherence to international humanitarian law, he called on the international community to take immediate action to stop the widespread suffering in Gaza, intensifying a diplomatic confrontation between the UN and Israel this week. “Will you act – decisively – to prevent […]
Gaza Rescuers Report 100 Killed in Latest Israeli Airstrikes
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels following Israel’s reimposition of a full blockade in early March, just days before the collapse of a fragile two-month ceasefire with Hamas. Acute shortages of basic goods, such as food, clean water, gasoline, and medication, are being warned about by aid organisations. During a press appearance […]
Trump administration plans new travel ban affecting 41 countries
The Trump administration is considering a major expansion of travel restrictions that could impact citizens from 41 countries, including Pakistan. The strictest category includes 10 countries, such as Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, and North Korea, facing a full visa suspension. The second category includes five nations, like Myanmar and Haiti, with partial visa restrictions on tourist […]
Protesters rally for justice: nearly 100 arrested for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Nearly 100 people were arrested during a protest at Trump Tower in Manhattan. The demonstration aimed to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, protesters occupied the golden atrium, chanting “Free Mahmoud Khalil” and calling for justice. The rally […]
Putin condemns Jaffar express attack, offers support to Pakistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences to Pakistan after the deadly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan. In a message to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he condemned the brutal act and mourned the loss of innocent lives. He also praised the bravery of Pakistani security forces, who […]
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia University to Protect Activist Records
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, has filed a lawsuit against the university. He is joined by seven unnamed individuals in this legal battle. Their goal is to prevent Columbia from sharing student activists’ personal information with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. This lawsuit comes in response to a request from the House Committee on Education […]