Mumbai/Islamabad – Stock markets in both India and Pakistan experienced sharp falls on Friday as tensions over a recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir sent shockwaves through investor confidence and regional economic outlooks. India’s benchmark BSE Sensex experienced a drop of 1.8%, shedding over 1,200 points; NSE Nifty then fell below 22,000 on fears...
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Analysts Warn of Cross-Border Retaliation Amid Escalated Tensions
Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in 26 civilian deaths, Indian security forces have intensified operations to locate those responsible. While India has pledged its strong response, analysts warn against cross-border retaliation as it risks further inflaming tensions across this already volatile region. The attack, targeting tourists in Baisaran...
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Iran Boasts of Ultra-Secret, AI-Powered Weapons; Enemy Has No Chance to Survive, Says Army Commander
Tehran – In an extraordinary declaration that has garnered global attention, an Iranian Army commander recently boasted that their army now possessed “ultra-secret, AI-powered” technology capable of neutralizing any enemy threat with devastating accuracy. These statements come at a time of rising regional tensions and increased focus on artificial intelligence use in modern warfare. At...
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Pope Francis Dies at 88; Global Tributes Pour in for Transformative Pontiff
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the second Latin American pontiff and 266th Pope overall of the Roman Catholic Church, died peacefully on Easter Monday at 7:35 am local time at his Domus Sanctae Marthae residence due to complications due to double pneumonia, following extended hospitalization for said infection. (Vatican News/Reuters).Pope Francis made history in 2013...
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Protesters Protest Trump’s Gaza and Immigration Policies
Over the weekend, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in major U.S. cities in an unprecedented show of opposition to former President Donald Trump’s position on Gaza war and immigration policies, amid rising political polarization ahead of his 2024 rematch presidential election bid. Large-scale rallies were reported in New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los...
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Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Issues warning to Israeli settlers against any plans they have in mind to demolish Al-Aqsa Mosque
Ramallah – April 19 2025 — The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a strong warning of plans by Israeli settlers to demolish Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem – one of Islam’s holiest sites. On Saturday, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong statement alleging that extremist settler groups openly advocated for the...
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Iran Remains Open to Negotiations If U.S. Takes Realistic Approach
On April 18, 2025, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed optimism about reaching a nuclear agreement with the U.S. provided Washington adopts a more “realistic” stance towards Iran’s demands and instead focuses on nuclear issues solely. Araghchi made these remarks after holding discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
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Dhaka and Islamabad Will Relaunch Foreign Office Talks After 15-Year Pause
Bangladesh and Pakistan will hold their first foreign secretary-level talks since Bangladesh achieved independence from Pakistan in 1971, in what could mark a significant development diplomatically. Last time around in 2010, discussions stalled amid historical grievances and political tensions. With this meeting set to take place in Dhaka this time around, discussions hope to address...
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Attempted Targeted Attack Leads to Shooting of Nowshera Civil Judge
Nowshera, Pakistan — In an unprecedented and shocking incident on Tuesday afternoon in Nowshera, a senior civil judge was shot dead, sending shockwaves through Pakistan’s legal community and prompting urgent discussions over their security. Attaullah Khan was attacked while driving his official vehicle near Cantonment area when unknown assailants on motorcycles opened fire with close...
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Tahawwur Rana Arrested After Extradition From United States; Set to Face NIA Trial Next Week
Tahawwur Rana, the Canadian businessman of Pakistani descent who stands accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been officially arrested by Indian authorities following extradition proceedings in the US. Following years of legal battles and diplomatic negotiations, Rana was brought back to India early this week where he will now stand trial...