PTI amped up for general elections as KP Assembly gets dissolved

With the dissolutions of the assemblies of Punjab and KP, which are home to 70% of the country's population, PTI believes that Pakistan is now closer to general elections. 

Russia’s top spy offers view on why Ukraine crisis remains deadlocked

Kiev’s Western “masters” are to blame, Sergey Naryshkin says

US quietly shipping arms from Israel to Ukraine – NYT

The move has stoked concerns among officials in Israel, which has so far refused to send weapons to Kiev

Scottish Parliament strongly condemns Senator Azam Swati’s arrest

The Scottish Parliament believes that freedom of expression and of debate is a fundamental principle for parliamentary democracies and further believes that those in government and military leadership are never above the scrutiny of parliamentarians

Russian monopoly watchdog slaps Apple with massive fine

The company has been ordered to pay more than $17 million for muscling developers into using the AppStore payment system

Imran Khan: Mirroring Roosevelt’s determination?

Khan’s story is a reminder of the power of determination and resilience. Though his temporary disability may be a physical one, his determination to make a difference in Pakistan is no less strong.

The Demonization of Imran Khan

As Khan’s political fortunes have improved, the new coalition government is struggling to handle the hot potato of a deteriorating economy and the army is facing criticism unprecedentedly in recent years.

Power Dynamics: India, Pakistan and the US

GVS invited Michael Kugelman, director of the South Asia program at the Wilson Center and also deputy director of the Asia program, for an exclusive interview. Kugelman is a leading commentator on South Asia.

Greta Thunberg briefly detained at German coal mine protest

Thunberg has been in Germany for several days to support protests against the demolition of Luetzerath, which have become a symbol of resistance against fossil fuels.

UN envoys in Kabul to press for women’s rights

The visit follows the weekend slaying of a former Afghan lawmaker who was killed at her home in Kabul, a murder that "shocked" Guterres, another spokesperson said.

Saudi businessman bids $2.6m for Ronaldo-Messi ticket

The match on Thursday in Riyadh is set to pit Messi's Paris Saint-Germain against a select side made up of players from Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr and their Saudi rivals Al Hilal.

Jailed ‘El Chapo’ drug kingpin sends ‘SOS’ to Mexico president

The message, described as "an SOS," was transmitted via one of Guzman's lawyers in the United States as well as his family, Rodriguez said.