INTERNATIONAL

Moscow: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated dramatically with a series of large-scale drone attacks from both sides, coinciding with Ukraine’s Independence Day. Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed its air defenses intercepted a total of 95 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight, while Ukraine reported that Russia fired 72 drones and a cruise…

Washington, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russia, stating that it will face “massive sanctions” or “massive tariffs” after a recent Russian missile strike hit an American-owned electronics factory in western Ukraine. The attack, which took place far from the front lines in Mukachevo, injured over a dozen people and…

London: Lord Swraj Paul, a leading UK-based industrialist, philanthropist, and a member of the House of Lords, has passed away at the age of 94. The founder of the Caparo Group died on Thursday evening in London, surrounded by his family, following a recent period of illness. Born in Jalandhar, Punjab, Lord Paul moved to…

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested in Colombo on Friday in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds. The arrest, a landmark event in Sri Lankan politics, occurred after he was summoned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for questioning. The charges against him relate to a trip he…

TEHRAN: Iran has announced a plan to expel approximately six million Afghan nationals, with the first phase targeting two million undocumented migrants for deportation. This move comes as Iran’s government cites national security concerns and a need to manage the country’s economic and social resources. According to Iranian officials, the mass deportation is part of…

WASHINGTON – A highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded without a definitive peace agreement for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting, which followed a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, focused on the path forward to end the conflict, but key disagreements, particularly on…

DHAKA – In a significant display of solidarity, the chiefs of Bangladesh’s armed forces actively participated in this year’s Janmashtami celebrations, sending a powerful message of unity and support to the country’s Hindu community. The presence of the top military brass at the religious event is being seen as a move to reassure minorities and…

KINSHASA, CONGO – Suspected Islamic militants have killed at least 30 people in a series of attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province. According to a Congolese military official, the attacks took place in Bapere village over several days. The Allied Democratic Force (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State,…

Kyiv, Ukraine – Russian forces have reportedly achieved their most rapid territorial gains in Ukraine since early 2024, seizing over 100 square kilometers of land in a single day, according to various reports. The sudden and swift advance has prompted a stark warning from a senior Ukrainian military figure, highlighting a potentially catastrophic situation for…

ISLAMABAD — Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed devastating flash floods and landslides across northern Pakistan over the past 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of at least 321 people. The majority of the casualties were reported in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which has been severely impacted by the continuous downpours. According to Pakistan’s National…