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Pakistan puts Trump forward for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Despite disputes from Indian authorities, Trump has consistently claimed to have significantly contributed to alleviating the conflict.
Ex-Envoy D.P. Srivastava: US-Pakistan Relations Tied to West Asia, Not India.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Srivastava contended that the White House’s engagement with Pakistan is likely motivated by its strategic significance in any potential…
FATF report reveals connections between cryptocurrency and front companies in international arms financing.
In its most recent report, FATF noted that state actors in North Korea have turned to cyberattacks and cryptocurrency theft as means to secretly fund prohibited weapons.…
US Federal Reserve Could Reduce Interest Rates in July, Indicates Governor Christopher Waller
On Friday, June 20, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated that tariffs are unlikely to significantly fuel inflation, implying that the central bank may…
China deploys military aircraft near Taiwan following visit by U.S. lawmakers.
China dispatched its largest number of warplanes towards Taiwan since October, a response coinciding with US lawmakers’ visit to a senior military official, and naval…
Live Updates on the Israel-Iran Conflict: IndiGo Participates in Operation Sindhu
In light of increasing tensions, the Indian government has launched an evacuation operation to bring back its citizens currently in Israel. The Ministry of External…
Donald Trump to make a decision on military action against Iran in the next two weeks.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt shared a message from Trump stating, “Considering the substantial likelihood of negotiations that may or may not happen with…
Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell as ‘harmful,’ claims rate decision is costing billions.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated: “Too Late” Jerome Powell is costing our nation hundreds of billions of dollars. He is truly one of the dumbest and most…
Piyush Goyal Discusses Key Focus Areas for India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Ethical AI Regulations and Early Benefits for Startups
At the Future Frontiers Forum in London on Thursday (June 19), Piyush Goyal highlighted the “risks associated with deepfakes and misinformation” and called for a…
Russian and Chinese Leaders Denounce Israeli Attacks on Iran, According to Reports
Multiple reports suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating supporting Israel in these strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that…
Iranian Missile Targets Israeli Army and Intelligence HQ, Strikes Soroka Hospital Instead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later verified that Iran targeted Soroka Medical Centre, the leading hospital in southern Israel, affecting the “civilian…
Trump’s Ambassador to China Highlights Risks of Global Supply Chains
“Unrestricted globalization has increasingly led to vulnerabilities in single-source supply chains,” David Perdue, who took office last month, shared during a dinner in…
US Federal Reserve maintains its key interest rate but anticipates two reductions later this year.
During their fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday (June 18), the Fed decided to maintain its key rate and indicated that the economy is growing at “a solid pace.”…
India initiates ‘Operation Sindhu’ to repatriate nationals from war-affected areas in Iran.
During the initial phase of this operation, 110 Indian students were successfully rescued from northern Iran. They were transported overland to Armenia on June 17, with…
Expert Claims Trump’s Invitation to PM Modi Post-G7 Acknowledges Mistake Regarding Kashmir Issue
“The meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and the Indian parliamentary delegation following Operation Sindoor served as a gesture from the United States…
Khamenei Declares Iran’s Resistance and Cautions Israel About a Serious Error
On June 18, both Israel and Iran conducted new missile strikes. According to reports from Reuters, the Israeli military stated that two series of Iranian missiles were…
PM Modi and German Chancellor Discuss Strategies to Enhance Bilateral Collaboration in Key Sectors
The leaders convened during the G7 Summit on Tuesday (June 17) and shared perspectives on regional and global developments. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to…
Trump states the US maintains ‘Complete Control’ over Iranian airspace.
“Iran possessed effective sky-tracking systems and various defensive equipment, but it pales in comparison to American-made, designed, and produced technology. No one…
Disgraceful Behavior: Pakistan Army Chief Munir Confronted in the U.S.
As he arrived at a hotel in Washington, he encountered public outrage with protesters chanting “shame on you, mass murderer” and “dictator.”
US Manufacturing Struggles in May; Retail Sales and Export Prices Indicate Economic Slowdown
In May 2025, industrial production in the United States dropped by 0.2% month-on-month, as reported by the Federal Reserve on Tuesday (June 17). This figure fell short…
UAE Coast Guard Rescues 24 Individuals from Oil Tanker Accident in Eastern Strait of Hormuz
The crude oil tanker, ADALYNN, was en route to Egypt’s Suez Canal when the accident occurred in the Gulf of Oman. NASA FIRMS satellite imagery detected heat signatures…
US Changes Course, Suspends ICE Raids at Farms, Hotels, and Restaurants, According to WaPo
Officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including those from the Homeland Security Investigations division, informed agency leaders during a call on Monday…
Missile Strikes Haifa Refinery, Explosions Shake Fordow Nuclear Facility
It declared that all cities, locations, and facilities will be treated as legitimate military targets.
Iran urges Gulf states to push the US for a ceasefire in Israel, sources report.
Officials from Gulf nations and their top diplomats have been communicating throughout the weekend, engaging with each other, Tehran, Washington, and beyond in a bid to…
Israeli Airstrike Targets Iranian State Television Studio During Live Transmission
According to Iran’s state-run news agency, the live transmission ceased immediately after the strike. In the midst of the broadcast, an Iranian reporter described the…
India Leads Pakistan in Nuclear Arsenal and Missile Technology, While China Accelerates Development: SIPRI Report
The SIPRI report also highlights India’s strategic focus on China, along with the accelerating nuclear modernization efforts among regional powers as arms control norms…
FATF denounces the Pahalgam terror attack and urges a coordinated global effort to combat terrorist financing.
FATF expressed deep concern regarding the Jammu and Kashmir attack, noting that the incident could not have taken place without financial resources and the mechanisms to…
Taiwan includes China’s Huawei and SMIC in its export restrictions list.
Being included on the “strategic high-tech commodities” list requires Taiwanese firms to secure export permits prior to selling products to these companies. Other…
China’s consumer spending unexpectedly rebounded following a reduction in tariffs.
Retail sales grew by 6.4% last month, marking the quickest pace since December 2023 and surpassing all forecasts, according to official data released on Monday. This…
Conflicts Fuel an Arms Race
Following years of relative tranquility, the globe is now experiencing a surge in military conflicts, prompting a significant arms race that holds major implications for…
G7 Summit: German Chancellor Calls for Solidarity Among Leaders on Israel-Iran Dispute
As he prepared to depart for Canada for the meeting, Merz anticipated that the Middle East issue would be a primary focus and expressed his desire for the G7 to show a…