Pakistan-administered Kashmir goes to the polls despite protests

Polls opened on Monday in parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir where voting for the local legislature will take place in three rounds with heavy security following protests demanding electoral reforms.

India’s Modi announces reforms following student protests

India set up a task force to suggest exam reforms a day after student protests over an exam paper leak led to the ouster of the federal education minister.

The World’s Convenient Blindness to Pakistan’s Military State

Understanding the Limited International Focus on Pakistan’s Political Developments: Media Attention, Geopolitical Interests, Democratic Challenges, and Human Rights Issues

Trump Thanks King of Morocco After Major Highway Named in His Honour

The route stretches from Tiznit to Dakhla in Western Sahara, underscoring growing US-Morocco ties and highlighting Rabat’s strategic partnership with Washington over the disputed territory.

Pakistan Warns Houthi Rebels Against Maritime Attacks, Declares Threats to Ships a “Red Line”

Islamabad also pledged support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi threats to block the Bab el-Mandab waterway, a key global shipping route linking the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.

Indian youth protesters call for nationwide rallies as Modi govt imposes tough curbs

India’s youth protesters called for nationwide demonstrations on Friday even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government urged them to join talks, while shutting metro stations and mobile internet services and curtailing business in central Delhi.

US-Saudi nuke deal depends on recognizing Israel – White House

A landmark US-Saudi nuclear agreement will only proceed if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and establishes diplomatic relations with Israel, the White House said on Thursday

US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes nonproliferation safeguards.

Iran declares US radars suffered a ‘dark night’ of missile strikes

Iran’s latest round of missile and drone strikes disabled multiple US radar, communications, and air-defense systems in Kuwait, according to Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC which claimed American bases across the region had suffered a “dark night.”

Rahul Gandhi Detained During Delhi Protest Against Modi Government as Youth Movement Intensifies

The demonstration followed clashes between students and police in Delhi over exam paper leaks and calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

US, Saudi Arabia Strike Landmark Deal on Civilian Uranium Enrichment Program

The United States and Saudi Arabia have reportedly reached a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program.

New Delhi Rocked by Dual Protests Over Kashmir Statehood and Exam Paper Leak Crisis

Hundreds of protesters led by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah staged demonstrations in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of the region's statehood seven years after Article 370 was revoked.