TEHRAN – Human rights organizations have condemned what they describe as a “mass killing campaign” in Iran, as the number of executions in 2025 has reportedly soared to its highest level in more than a decade. According to the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR), the Islamic Republic has executed at least 1,000 people between…
THE HAGUE – The United States is reportedly considering a new and unprecedented escalation in its pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC): imposing sanctions on the entire institution. This move, widely seen as retaliation for the court’s investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza, could paralyze the ICC’s operations, potentially affecting the…
UNITED NATIONS – In a recent address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump accused India and China of being the “primary funders” of the ongoing war in Ukraine, citing their continued purchase of Russian oil. The President called on European nations to join the U.S. in imposing powerful tariffs against Moscow…
NEW YORK – French President Emmanuel Macron announced France’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine on Monday, a landmark diplomatic move made during a high-profile summit at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The decision, which was met with loud applause from a gathering of world leaders, positions France as one of…
An airstrike carried out by the Pakistani Air Force in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has reportedly killed at least 30 civilians, including women and children. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, with local reports suggesting that multiple bombs were dropped on the Matre Dara village.While Pakistani authorities have…
UNITED NATIONS – During the ongoing annual session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), a coalition of ten nations is set to formally recognize Palestine as a state. This coordinated move, spearheaded by a group of countries from Europe, Latin America, and Asia, marks a significant diplomatic push to bolster the Palestinian position on…
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Afghanistan, demanding the return of the Bagram Air Base to the United States or face severe consequences. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday, President Trump wrote: “If Afghanistan doesn’t give…
THE HAGUE – A Dutch Member of Parliament who was recently expelled from a parliamentary budget debate for wearing clothing in the colors of the Palestinian flag has returned to the chamber in a new sartorial protest. The MP, Maaike van der Werf, arrived for the debate on a new budget wearing a black t-shirt…
KYIV – A series of large-scale Russian missile and drone attacks has resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians and widespread destruction across several regions of Ukraine. The attacks, which began overnight, targeted critical infrastructure, residential buildings, and other civilian sites, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks, calling them…
Bahawalpur: The notorious Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which has been a source of regional instability and cross-border terrorism, is reportedly re-branding itself as “Al-Murabitun” within Pakistan, according to reports in the Pakistani and international media. The new name, which translates to “defenders of Islam,” was announced during the memorial service for Yusuf Azhar, the…
