Sheikh Hasina Under Fire: Crimes Against Humanity Case Unfolds
Sheikh Hasina’s trial began on Sunday in Dhaka. The courtroom heard from the first witness, Khokon Chandra Barman. He is a 23-year-old student and a survivor of the 2024 protests. Barman was shot in the face during a protest on August 5, 2024. That same day, Sheikh Hasina left the capital by helicopter. Barman now […]
Govt Prioritizes Dams to Safeguard Water Amid India’s Treaty Suspension
The government of Pakistan has decided to speed up work on key hydropower projects after India suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the move aims to protect Pakistan’s long-term water security. Speaking to a delegation of engineers, Iqbal said the Diamer Bhasha Dam and other projects will now […]
Protecting Sanctity: Punjab Prohibits Religious Texts in Packaging
The Punjab government has taken a major step to protect the sanctity of religious texts. Starting May 12, a 90-day ban is in effect across the province. The order prohibits the use of newspapers and printed materials containing Quranic verses for wrapping or packaging items. The Home Department enforced this ban under Section 144 of […]
End of an Era: Virat Kohli Bows Out of Test Cricket
Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest batters, has officially retired from Test cricket, ending a legendary 14-year career. The 36-year-old announced his decision through an emotional social media post on Monday, just days after Rohit Sharma’s own Test retirement. Kohli’s post read: “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue… I’ve given […]
Jet Fights, Drone Strikes, and Billions Lost: The 87-Hour Conflict
In just 87 hours, South Asia witnessed one of the most intense military escalations in recent years. The India Pakistan war cost both countries billions in just 87 hours. At 1:05 a.m. on May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor. Rafale fighter jets, equipped with Scalp cruise missiles and precision bombs, struck nine civilian sites in Pakistan. […]
Zelensky Agrees to Meet Putin in Turkey After Trump Pushes for Immediate Talks
In a surprising development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct peace talks in Turkey on May 15, 2025. The announcement follows a public statement from former U.S. President Donald Trump urging Ukraine to accept Putin’s proposal for immediate negotiations, bypassing Western demands […]
Global Powers React to India-Pakistan Conflict: Calls for Restraint and Dialogue
Background On May 7, 2025, India launched missile strikes on Pakistan in response to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that killed 26 tourists. Pakistan denies involvement and has responded militarily, escalating tensions to their worst in two decades. World Leaders’ Reactions United States: President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over the escalation, calling it […]
Escalation Risks Soar Following Latest India-Pakistan Clashes: Expert Reactions
Analysts Warn of Growing Tensions After India’s Airstrike on Pakistani Territory Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan On May 7, 2025, India launched airstrikes targeting six sites in Pakistan’s Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in 26 civilian casualties and over 40 injuries. The Pakistani response was swift, downing five Indian jets and destroying […]
Albanese Makes History with Second Term Win in Australian Election 2025
Labor Party triumphs with strong majority as cost-of-living crisis dominates voter concerns and Liberal leader Peter Dutton concedes defeat In a historic political comeback, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second consecutive three-year term, marking the first time in two decades that an Australian prime minister has achieved such a victory. The Labor Party […]
Terror in Pahalgam: 26 Tourists Killed in Kashmir’s Deadliest Civilian Attack Since 2000
Pakistan Concerned Over 26 Tourist Killings in Kashmir; India Promises Strong Response On April 22, 2025, gunmen attacked tourists in Pahalgam, a popular spot in Indian-occupied Kashmir, killing 26 people. The victims were mostly men from India, with one from Nepal. The attack left 17 others injured, making it one of the deadliest assaults on […]
