Trump Thanks PM Shehbaz and ‘My Favourite’ COAS Asim Munir for Gaza Peace Effort
US President Donald Trump thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and “my favourite” Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in securing the Gaza ceasefire at the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit
Trump calls Italian PM ‘beautiful’ at Gaza summit
US President Donald Trump had some choice words for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the only female leader on stage at a Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday: "She's beautiful."
Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US
Google said Tuesday it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years, as it announced a giant data centre and artificial intelligence base in the country
Who is setting fire to the Amazon?
In Brazil’s Amazon, entrenched use of fire for cattle ranching, combined with climate-linked droughts, caused unprecedented forest fires in 2024, destroying millions of hectares and reversing progress on deforestation
When Poverty Becomes a Prison: The Cruel Normalisation of Child Labour in Pakistan
In Pakistan, millions of children — mostly girls — work as domestic helpers in middle-class homes, enduring long hours, meagre pay, and frequent abuse despite laws banning child labour.
Hamas Rejects Participation in Gaza Peace Deal Signing, Citing Concerns Over Plan
Hamas announced it will not attend the signing of the US-brokered Gaza peace deal in Egypt, citing reservations over parts of President Trump’s plan
Trump Says He’s “Good at Making Peace” Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions
US President Donald Trump offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan after deadly border clashes, claiming he was “good at making peace.”
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Dangerous Game: Ethnic Blaming, Fear, and the Risk to Pakistan’s Unity
The author observes that Field Marshal Asim Munir’s leadership reflects a growing focus on internal security, where political dissent and ethnic issues are increasingly viewed through a security lens. This trend, the author notes, may contribute to Pakistan’s ongoing governance challenges.
Seven Policemen Martyred as Militants Live-Stream Attack on DI Khan Police Training Center
Militants launched a deadly late-night assault on a police training center in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ramming an explosive-laden truck into the main gate.
Afghanistan Warns Pakistan On PAF Strikes: ‘Learn from the Fate of the US, NATO, and Soviets
Amid claims of PAF airstrikes on Kabul, Afghanistan’s foreign minister issues a sharp warning to Pakistan — reminding it of the fate met by the US, NATO, and the Soviet Union on Afghan soil.
China Hits U.S. Ships with Fees; Trump Responds with 100% Tariffs on Exports
President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese exports and export controls on critical software
Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages
Hamas has harshly criticized Donald Trump, calling him a racist and a "recipe for chaos" with an absurd vision for Gaza. Yet, a remarkable phone call last month convinced the group he might enforce a peace deal with Israel, even if they released all hostages.