WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Tensions escalated across the Middle East on Wednesday as the United States (US) began withdrawing personnel from key regional bases, amid warnings from Iran that it would retaliate if American forces launched an attack. The situation follows widespread protests in Iran and threats by former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly signalled potential intervention, […]
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Seoul denies North Korea drone incursion claims
SEOUL/PYONGYANG: North Korea accused South Korea of flying drones over its territory, a claim strongly denied by Seoul as tensions continued over the weekend. The North said its airspace was violated in September and again last week, framing the incidents as provocations regardless of political leadership in South Korea. Read More: North Korea blames South Korea […]
Tensions in check: China, India pledge smooth border management
China and India held talks on Wednesday to manage their shared Himalayan border and reduce tensions. Both sides agreed to use existing mechanisms to address any issues along the Line of Actual Control. This follows a 2024 agreement designed to ease military tensions after the deadly 2020 clash that killed 20 Indian and 4 Chinese […]
Trump warns Iran to surrender, says Khamenei is a ‘visible target’
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to surrender unconditionally amid growing military tensions. In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the U.S. knows exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is hiding. He called Khamenei “an easy target,” but stated that the U.S. is not planning to eliminate him—for now. […]
$83 billion gone: Indian markets tumble amid Pakistan conflict fears
The losses followed rising military tensions with Pakistan, which launched a counterattack under “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.” This move came in response to Indian missile strikes earlier in the week. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell 1.1% on Friday, ending a three-week rally. At one point, losses approached $108 billion before a mild recovery. Experts […]
Shahid Afridi mocks indian media: ‘More cartoon network than news!’
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has sharply criticized Indian news outlets, comparing their coverage of the escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan to “Cartoon Network.” His comments come as both countries continue to grapple with heightened animosity along the Line of Control (LoC), particularly after Indian airstrikes reportedly killed dozens of Pakistani civilians, […]
BISE Lahore delays exams over India-Pakistan conflict fears
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has postponed today’s scheduled exams due to rising military tensions between Pakistan and India. A spokesperson confirmed that the decision was made in light of security concerns following recent cross-border military strikes and airspace violations. The postponed papers include the Inter Part II exams for Islamiyat […]