Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently initiated legal proceedings before the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn protections provided to Venezuelan nationals living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), sparking widespread criticism among immigrant advocates and political opponents alike. The legal request, filed by attorneys aligned with Trump’s campaign, alleges that Venezuela’s temporary protected...
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US Urges India and Pakistan to De-Escalate After Kashmir Killings Intensify Tensions
Following recent violence in Kashmir that resulted in several civilian and security personnel deaths, the US has issued an urgent call on India and Pakistan to immediately take steps to defuse tensions and reduce fears of potential escalation between their nuclear-armed neighbors. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed Washington’s displeasure over “disturbing” killings in Kashmir...
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IAF Jets Retreat After Patrolling in IIOJK, Says APP
Islamabad, April 30, 2025 — Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets reportedly conducted aggressive low-altitude patrols over the illegally Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) region on Tuesday morning but swiftly retreated after coming close to the Line of Control (LoC), according to military sources cited by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The provocative maneuver...
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India-Pakistan Tensions Spew Panic and Drive PSX Down Over 4,000 Points
On Tuesday, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced one of its worst one-day crashes ever, plunging over 4,000 points amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India. Investors responded negatively when reports surfaced suggesting Pakistan had received credible intelligence of an imminent Indian military strike within 36 hours, sparking fears among investors who believed this may trigger...
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Blast in South Waziristan Near Peace Committee Office Leads to Nine Fatalities
At least nine people were confirmed dead and several more injured following a powerful explosion that rocked Wana area of South Waziristan on Monday, striking near an office of a local peace committee and targeting its office. Authorities suspect this attack as being carried out deliberately to destabilize ongoing efforts at peacemaking within this volatile...
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Senior Iranian MP Says United States Is Sending Out Positive Signals on Nuclear Talks
On Monday, an Iranian lawmaker asserted that the US is sending “positive signals” in ongoing indirect negotiations aimed at reigniting talks over Iran’s nuclear program. reports in local media, Abbas Moghtadaei, deputy chairman of Iran’s parliamentary committee for national security and foreign policy has suggested recent communications from Washington point to a “more realistic” approach...
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Pakistan Strikes Blow at India at UNSC
Pakistan was successful in dealing a significant diplomatic blow against India during a heated session dedicated to South Asian regional security at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), marking a rare but noteworthy achievement by Islamabad on an international stage where it often struggles to compete against India’s rising influence. Pakistan raised Kashmir during a...
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Trump and Zelensky Engage in “Productive” Negotiations Amid Pope Funeral As US Pushes for Peace Deal
Unexpectedly, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held what both described as “productive” talks during Pope Francis’ funeral service – an event which brought world leaders from around the globe together for this global moment of reflection and honor. Though their meeting at the Vatican was meant to honor the legacy...
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Tensions escalate: Trump Orders an Urgent Military Briefing Amid Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump convened an emergency military briefing late Thursday at the Pentagon, heightening fears of potential military conflict with Iran. While no formal declaration has been issued by either side, recent military actions from both countries indicate significant escalation between them. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Alex Grynkewich led this...
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President Abbas Urges Hamas to Give up Arms in Order to End War
Mahmoud Abbas issued a forceful call for Hamas to abandon its weapons and end the ongoing conflict, in one of the most direct pleas yet from the Palestinian Authority for peace through demilitarization. Abbas stressed the urgent necessity of ending violence that has claimed thousands of lives and deepened internal Palestinian divisions. Abbas noted: “To...