Pakistan and India exchange lists of nuclear installations in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Pakistan and India reaffirmed their commitment to the “Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities”, exchanging lists of nuclear installations for the 33rd consecutive year. The annual exchange, initiated in 1992, is part of a bilateral agreement signed on December 31, 1988, which came into effect on January […]
End of era: Russian gas transit to EU through Ukraine stops
Russia has stopped the flow of natural gas to EU nations through Ukraine, ending a decades-long transit agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky affirmed that his country would not let Russia profit further from its aggression. Poland also welcomed the cutoff, calling it a “victory” against Moscow’s energy dominance. The halt occurred at 8:00 AM local […]
Former Gilgit-Baltistan CM Khalid Khurshid sentenced to 34 years in jail for threatening security agencies
Former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Khalid Khurshid, received a 34-year prison sentence from an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Gilgit. The court convicted him of threatening security agencies, including the GB chief secretary and chief election commissioner, during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on May 26, 2024. The ATC also imposed a fine of Rs600,000 […]
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea has entered uncharted political territory as a court approves an arrest warrant for its suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol. He was impeached in mid-December after declaring martial law on December 3, a decision he reversed within hours due to parliamentary backlash. The move ignited a political crisis and alarmed international observers. The Corruption […]
Former US president Jimmy Carter passes away at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, has passed away at 100. He served as president from 1977 to 1981, achieving historic milestones like the Camp David Accords, which fostered peace between Israel and Egypt. This landmark agreement remains one of his greatest legacies. Despite his diplomatic success, Carter faced significant challenges during his term. […]
Putin apologizes for tragic Azerbaijan airlines crash
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a rare apology to Azerbaijan for a tragic incident that occurred over Russian airspace on Christmas Day. An Azerbaijan Airlines plane, Flight J2-8243, crashed after Russian air defense systems reportedly engaged in response to Ukrainian drone strikes. While Putin expressed regret for the loss of life, he did not […]
King Charles implements new Rules for the royal family following Prince Andrew’s scandal
King Charles is taking decisive action and implementing new rules for the royal family in response to recent scandals, particularly the spy scandal involving Prince Andrew. This decision marks a significant shift in the monarch’s approach to modernizing the monarchy. Earlier this year, both King Charles and Prince William faced criticism over undisclosed earnings from […]
Traffic disruptions in Karachi continue as protests against Parachinar killings persist
Karachi continues to face heavy traffic congestion as protests against the Parachinar killings persist. Sit-ins, organized by the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM), have spread across the country, with Karachi’s traffic severely impacted. The protests began on December 20 in Parachinar, Kurram district, where residents staged a sit-in to demand better law and order and the reopening […]
Military denies involvement in Nov 26 crackdown on PTI supporters
The Pakistan military attributes the rise in terrorism to political support for illegal activities and governance failures. Speaking at a press conference, ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry highlighted how political backing obstructs measures under the Revised National Action Plan and Azm-i-Istehkam. He called for strict laws and enforcement to dismantle the illegal […]
Biden rushes military aid to Ukraine amid Russia’s Christmas day strikes
Russia launched devastating airstrikes on Ukraine during Christmas, targeting energy infrastructure and leaving millions vulnerable in freezing conditions. The strikes resulted in one fatality in Dnipropetrovsk and six injuries in Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, calling them inhumane and accusing Russia of intentionally targeting critical infrastructure during the holiday season. In response, […]
