The harrowing murder of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf on June 2, 2025, allegedly at the hands of an obsessed stalker for rejecting his romantic overtures, has once again exposed the sinister undercurrents of toxic masculinity and the lethal entanglement of honour with female autonomy. Tragically, her story is neither unique nor exceptional. It […]
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Russia says ties with US still in ‘crisis’ despite prisoner swap
Russia said Friday that its ties with the United States were still in “crisis” despite a prisoner swap involving US basketball star Brittney Griner and Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Tensions between Moscow and Washington have soared in recent months over a range of issues, peaking after President Vladimir Putin sent troops into pro-Western Ukraine. […]
UK inflation hits new 40-year high as food prices rocket
LONDON: British inflation surged to a new 40-year high in July on soaring food prices, official data showed Wednesday, adding to a cost-of-living crisis as the country faces the prospect of recession. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) accelerated to 10.1 percent last month from 9.4 percent in June itself a four-decade high the Office for […]
UN chief maintains his ‘neutral’ position over Middle East crisis
NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an urgent appeal for all parties involved in this week’s escalation of violence in Gaza, and Israel, to immediately cease fighting, as over 100 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,000 wounded in the occupied territories. The ongoing military escalation has caused great […]
US Dept of Homeland Security requests 1,000 soldiers to manage migrant crisis
The US Department of Homeland Security requested 1,000 additional soldiers to help manage the migrant crisis in Texas, the Pentagon said Monday, amid growing outcry over conditions in migrant detention facilities. In a statement, the Pentagon said they had been asked to authorize the Texas National Guard to lend support to Customs and Border Protection […]
Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia for Iran crisis talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived Monday in Saudi Arabia for talks amid mounting tensions with Iran. Pompeo is expected to meet in the Red Sea city of Jeddah with King Salman and the powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, before flying for talks in the UAE, US officials said. Pompeo said earlier he wanted to […]
Boeing crisis, trade tensions cast pall over Paris Air Show
Safety concerns, trade wars and growing security tensions in the Gulf are dampening spirits at the world’s largest planemakers as they arrive at this week’s Paris Air Show with little to celebrate despite bulging order books. The aerospace industry’s marquee event is a chance to take the pulse of the $150-billion-a-year commercial aircraft industry, which […]
Heightening antagonism escalates chances of an Israeli ground invasion in Gaza
The Gaza crisis is simmering towards further escalation as reports emerge of an impending Israeli invasion. The Israeli army has made public pronouncements that show its willingness to launch a ground invasion into Gaza “if needed”. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, a spokesman for the Israeli army, announced that the 7th brigade had been deployed to […]
Houthi militia intensifies civilian suffering for political purposes claims Saudi state news agency
The Houthis have intensified civilian suffering in a number of Yemen’s regions, Saudi state-news agency SPA reported on Thursday. According to a recent report issued by the Higher Relief Committee, the Houthis continue to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in a desperate attempt to sway the international community by blocking food supplies to the capital Sanaa […]
Did Pakistan establish ‘deterrence’ during the recent crisis with India?
A recent article published by the Foreign Policy magazine in the United States exposed India’s claims of downing one of Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets during the recent crisis. The article states that the U.S. carried out a count of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet and none was found missing. Moreover, the story also makes it clear that […]