In a significant move, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, in what many interpret as a gesture to reset ties between the Taliban government and India. The visit, filled with symbolism, included meetings with leading Islamic scholars and public statements suggesting a renewed diplomatic outreach. During...
Amid widespread criticism over a recent male-only press conference held by a Taliban minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a firm clarification: it had no involvement, direct or indirect, in organizing or endorsing the event. The MEA further condemned media reports that suggested otherwise, calling them “inaccurate, misleading, and irresponsible.” In its...
US President Donald Trump, aged 79, has been declared in “exceptional health” following his most recent medical evaluation conducted at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His personal physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, revealed that Trump’s cardiovascular system is functioning like that of a 65-year-old, making his “cardiac age” nearly 14 years younger than his...
In a politically charged statement that signals the deepening complexities of regional diplomacy, a Taliban minister has cautioned Pakistan, asserting that Islamabad should not “test the courage” of Afghans in relation to its relationship with India. The remarks come amid growing tensions in South Asia over security, cross-border influence, and shifting alliances. The minister, addressing...
In a move that has stirred political controversy, the official Facebook account of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav—which had over eight million followers—was suspended on Friday evening. The party has cried foul, describing the suspension as a deliberate attempt to silence opposition voices and calling it an attack on democracy. According to SP sources...
When the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was announced, pundits and supporters alike had speculated about former U.S. President Donald Trump as a possible contender—especially following his role in mediating peace efforts in Gaza and his public claims of ending multiple conflicts. Yet the Nobel Committee chose María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, citing her...
In the wake of a dramatic turn during the 2025 Asia Cup final, the tournament’s winning trophy now sits under lock and key at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters in Dubai. According to sources familiar with the matter, Mohsin Naqvi, ACC President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, has issued strict instructions that the...
In a landmark decision, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has named Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Her selection highlights her steadfast commitment to democratic rights in Venezuela, where she has campaigned for free elections, exposed human rights abuses, and confronted authoritarianism despite intense personal risk. Machado,...
In a high-level security review held in the national capital, Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the central government’s hardline stance on militancy in Jammu & Kashmir, asserting that security forces must enjoy “full freedom of action” to neutralize attempts that threaten peace and stability in the region. The meeting, attended by senior officials including the...
In a high-profile diplomatic meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer laid out plans to deepen India-UK collaboration across multiple fronts — most notably in defence industry, trade and education. Seen by analysts as part of both nations’ efforts to build a long-term strategic partnership, the discussions yielded several landmark announcements...