Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test New Delhi’s efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the war in Ukraine grinds on.

Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces, a new role created under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. He will oversee all armed forces while continuing as army chief, marking a major shift in the country’s defence structure.

A brief conversation with a partisan AI chatbot can influence voters' political views, studies published Thursday found, with evidence-backed arguments -- true or not -- proving particularly persuasive.

Women with an average risk of developing cervical cancer may test themselves at home for the virus that causes the disease, the American Cancer Society (ACS) advised Thursday.

Former Pornhub owner Bernd Bergmair is considering the purchase of sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil’s international assets, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

A US F-16C crashed during a training mission over California on Wednesday morning, the Air Force reported.

The Rafah crossing into Egypt is a crucial entry point for humanitarian workers and for lorries transporting aid, food and fuel, which is essential for daily life in a territory deprived of electricity.

"Yes, I'll come to New York," Netanyahu said in a virtual interview with the New York Times' Dealbook forum.

Authors takes a closer look at how the 27th Amendment created a five-star defense post without tenure, rules, safeguards, or global precedent — and why the delayed notification threatens constitutional coherence.

A new quiet resistance is emerging, one that honors lives over slogans and truth over heroism, as Iranians increasingly refuse to participate in the state’s staged remembrance.

Iran’s geographic advantage has been offset by sanctions, regulatory instability, and logistics concerns, leading Central Asian states to quietly pivot toward more predictable trade networks.

Afghanistan’s upstream control of critical river systems gives the Taliban rare geopolitical leverage over Pakistan and Iran, despite lacking international recognition or economic strength.

Marking its tenth anniversary, the C5+1 summit underscores Central Asia’s growing role as a strategic hub in global trade, infrastructure, and critical minerals amid rising U.S., China, and Russia competition.

The article states that Iran, founded on a revolution against monarchy in 1979, has evolved into a system dominated by interlinked elite families, a reality underscored by the leaked wedding video of Ali Shamkhani’s daughter—seen as a display of privilege amid growing public hardship.

The author believes Gaza revealed Zionism’s global power network and awakened a new Global South consciousness demanding justice.

The author believes the 27th Amendment represents a turning point—restructuring Pakistan’s judiciary and military roles while raising vital constitutional questions.