Over 200 inmates managed to break out of Karachi’s Malir Jail on Monday night after taking advantage of chaos caused by mild earthquakes that struck the city. Their escape prompted a large-scale manhunt by security forces; their efforts have focused on recapturing any fugitives they find. (Sources include Halifax.citynews.ca; Economictimes; Indiatimes and Triune; as well...
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Ukraine and Russia Restart Istanbul Peace Talks Amid Escalated Drone Strikes
ISTANBUL, June 2, 2025 — Delegations from Ukraine and Russia arrived in Istanbul Monday for their second round of direct peace talks since 2022, amid rising military tensions after unprovoked drone attacks by both nations over the weekend. These talks came despite reports by The Moscow Times, The Washington Post, Reuters, etc. which indicate military...
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Netanyahu Rejects Permanent Ceasefire Agreement
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, has once more reiterated his pledge not to end Israel’s military campaign in Gaza until Hamas is entirely dismantled despite mounting international pressure and humanitarian crises in the region. Recently, Prime Minister Netanyahu declared at a press conference: “Israel will only end its war in Gaza once Hamas has been...
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UN Declares Gaza Food Delivery Group Not Humanitarian Aid Amid Growing Criticism
Date of Creation: May 31st 2025 Source of News Agency Information. The United Nations has publicly condemned the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an initiative supported by both the U.S. and Israel, on grounds that its operations do not meet established humanitarian principles and should therefore not be considered legitimate humanitarian assistance. See Wikipedia +20 The...
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Aid Enough to Save 200,000 in Gaza Idle as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
As Gaza City prepares to face imminent famine, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has reported that lifesaving aid for over 200,000 people remains trapped in warehouses just hours from Gaza City. Despite mounting international pressure and an increasingly dire humanitarian catastrophe, bureaucratic and security obstacles continue to prevent deliveries of essential supplies....
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Pakistan and Iran Aim to Keep Border Open For Pilgrims during Muharram and Arbaeen
Pakistan and Iran have taken significant steps to ease religious pilgrimages, agreeing to keep their border open 24/7 during Muharram and Arbaeen (Islamic months which mark religious festivals), following a high-level meeting between Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan’s Interior Ministry and Eskandar Momeni from Iran’s Interior Minister held in Tehran. Nations plus-8 The News International +8...
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Top Military Commanders From Pakistan and Iran Discuss Evolving Regional Security Landscape
May 28, 2025 Tehran–In an important step to strengthen regional security and defense cooperation, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iran’s Chief of General Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri on May 27, 2025 at Iran’s General Staff Headquarters in Tehran for a meeting which focused on strengthening bilateral defense ties...
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Historian Warns that President Trump’s Approach Undermines Resolution of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Timothy Snyder, an acclaimed historian specializing in Eastern European history at Yale University, has voiced concerns over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting his policies may be undermining attempts to end it. According to Snyder, Trump has emboldened Russian President Vladimir Putin while weakening Ukraine in negotiations. Snyder noted...
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Punjab Caught Up in Storm’s Destruction; Eight Killed and 45 Injured
On Saturday evening in Punjab, a powerful windstorm ripped across parts of the province, leaving destruction in its wake. At least eight people died as a result, and 45 others were injured according to provincial disaster management authorities. Heavy winds accompanied by torrential rainfall struck several cities on September 12th, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and...
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Pakistan Urges UN to Implement Gaza Reconstruction Plan Prior to June Peace Conference
United Nations, New York — Pakistan has demanded the immediate implementation of the Gaza Reconstruction Plan endorsed by OIC and Arab Group during a preparatory session at the UN in New York. This session aimed to lay down groundwork for an upcoming international conference on Israel-Palestine conflict scheduled to be held June 17-20 at UN...