EL FASHER, SUDAN — In a dramatic turn within Sudan’s protracted civil conflict, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly arrested one of their own senior officers, Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, widely known by his nom de guerre “Abu Lulu” and infamously nicknamed the “Butcher of the Century.” The detention comes in the wake…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In a major development that has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s militant networks, Sheikh Moeez Mujahid, a senior commander of the proscribed terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was shot dead by unidentified assailants, according to initial intelligence and local media reports. The incident reportedly took place in an undisclosed area of Sindh province, though…
TEHRAN — On 18 October 2025, the Iranian capital celebrated the inauguration of the Maryam Moghaddas (Holy Mary) metro station, located on Line 6 of the Tehran Metro and situated next to the historic St. Sarkis Armenian Cathedral in downtown Tehran. Iranian authorities describe the station as a significant gesture of religious tolerance — yet…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif issued an uncompromising warning to the Afghan Taliban on Wednesday, threatening to “completely obliterate” the group and drive fighters “back to the caves” if militants continue to launch attacks from Afghan soil against Pakistan. The remarks followed the breakdown of peace talks in Istanbul aimed at resolving…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa, a record-shattering Category 5 storm, slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, unleashing catastrophic winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges that have caused widespread destruction across the island nation. Officials described it as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history — and the most powerful storm ever to hit…
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced a major battlefield success, claiming on Sunday, October 26, 2025, that they have seized the headquarters of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)’s Sixth Infantry Division in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The development, if confirmed, marks a potentially decisive moment in the ongoing Sudanese civil…
Overview French police have made significant progress in their investigation into the spectacular jewel heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, arresting two suspects believed to be involved in the theft of priceless French Crown Jewels. The daring robbery, valued at nearly €88 million (around $102 million), took place on October 19, 2025, and has been described…
Overview A victims’ advocacy group in Italy has alleged that nearly 4,400 people have been abused by Catholic priests since 2020 — a figure that far exceeds official numbers released by the Italian Catholic Church. The report was published by Rete L’Abuso, an independent association that documents sexual abuse within the Church. Its findings have…
Afghanistan’s bold move to harness its rivers threatens to deepen regional rifts In a move with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has announced plans to accelerate the construction of multiple dams on the Kunar River — a vital transboundary waterway that flows into Pakistan. The directive, reportedly issued by Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada,…
New Delhi, October 24, 2025:In a landmark move to address its worsening air pollution crisis, the Delhi government has announced that the city is ready to implement artificial rainfall through cloud seeding, following a successful trial flight and equipment test conducted on Thursday. The initiative, developed in partnership with IIT-Kanpur, marks the first time that…
