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News Desk GAZA: The Tata Group faced serious allegations of complicity in Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, following the release of a detailed report by a US-based South Asian advocacy organization, Salaam. The 59-page investigation, published in New York, accused the Indian conglomerate of playing a pivotal role in supporting Israel’s military operations through its defence manufacturing subsidiaries and global partnerships. According to the report, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a key defence arm of the group, supplied crucial components for Israel’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets and Apache gunship helicopters—aircraft heavily deployed in the bombardment of Gaza. The…

Amid Cherat’s rugged hills, Pakistan and Kazakhstan sealed Dostarym–5 with a salute of friendship, unity, and shared resolve against evolving threats. News Desk CHERAT, KAZAKHSTAN: In the rugged hills of Cherat, beneath a haze of dust and autumn sun, the rhythmic cadence of drills came to an end as special forces from Pakistan and Kazakhstan concluded their two-week joint military exercise, Dostarym–5—translated aptly as “Friendship–5.” The closing moments carried both the solemnity of completion and the quiet pride of achievement, marking another chapter in the growing defence cooperation between the two nations. The exercise, which began on October 14, brought…

Washington accuses Colombia’s President Petro of fueling a cocaine surge, straining decades of cooperation and threatening a once-stable anti-narcotics alliance. News Desk WASHINGTON: In an unusually blunt reprimand that has strained one of Washington’s most enduring alliances in Latin America, the United States has accused the government of Colombian President Gustavo Petro of presiding over a sharp rise in cocaine production and trafficking. The charge has cast a shadow over decades of close security cooperation between the two countries, threatening to upend a partnership once held up as a model in the global fight against drugs. The allegation came from…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has launched the “Public Facilitation Portal,” an online platform designed to make the judicial system more accessible and efficient. Introduced under Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s instructions, the portal allows citizens to access case information, monitor applications, and submit complaints without visiting court premises, benefiting especially Pakistanis living abroad. The portal’s Case Information section lets users search cases by name, number, or petition type, providing instant updates. A dedicated helpline, 1818, offers direct assistance, while FAQs explain legal terms and procedures in simple language. The Application Status section enables tracking of early hearing…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim their missile arsenal remained entirely intact after the 12-day war with Israel, dismissing Israeli damage reports. News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed that the country’s missile stockpile emerged unscathed from its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, with a senior commander insisting that not a single launcher had been significantly damaged. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a prominent figure within the elite force, told Iranian media that the missile arsenal remained “completely safe,” dismissing Israeli reports that suggested Tehran’s capabilities had been seriously degraded. He said Israel’s bombardment had only destroyed about 3% of Iran’s launch…

Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad, the latest in a string of espionage-related executions amid rising tensions. News Desk TEHRAN: Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, in what officials described as another blow against foreign espionage networks operating inside the country. The execution, reported by state media on Tuesday, marked the latest in a growing number of death sentences carried out against individuals accused of working with Israel. According to judicial authorities, the convicted man was found guilty of gathering and transmitting sensitive information to Mossad operatives. Prosecutor Kazem…

Donald Trump’s praise for Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir marks a sharp US policy shift, cooling ties with India and boosting Islamabad’s strategic standing. News Desk WASHINGTON: US president Donald Trump appeared to have redrawn the contours of America’s South Asia policy, pivoting away from his once-celebrated camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toward a strikingly cordial relationship with Pakistan’s military leadership. According to political analyst Fareed Zakaria, Trump’s renewed focus on Pakistan – particularly on Field Marshal Asim Munir – marked a “sudden and dramatic” reversal of his earlier stance. Speaking on CNN, Zakaria said Trump seemed “enamoured”…

After Israeli airstrikes killed 42 Palestinians in Gaza, a fragile ceasefire was hastily restored through US, Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediation to avert renewed war. News Desk GAZA: Calm returned to Gaza on Tuesday after a brief but devastating flare-up that left at least 42 Palestinians dead, in what was described as one of the bloodiest days since the truce took effect earlier this month. The ceasefire was restored following an intense round of diplomacy involving the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, whose envoys worked through the night to salvage the agreement and prevent the fighting from spiralling into…

News Desk BERLIN: Germany is set to strengthen its air force with plans to acquire 15 additional US-made F-35 fighter jets, a move that would expand its fleet to 50 and further integrate its capabilities within Nato’s European defence framework, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The German news magazine, citing classified documents prepared for the Bundestag’s budget committee, said the government had earmarked approximately $2.92 billion for the new aircraft. The funding proposal is expected to be presented for formal parliamentary approval in the coming weeks, marking another step in Berlin’s accelerated military modernization drive. The decision to…

Gaza officials accuse Israel of breaching the ceasefire 80 times since 10 October, with 97 Palestinians killed and 230 wounded, highlighting fragile truce. News Desk GAZA: The Gaza media office has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement at least 80 times since it was signed on 10 October, claiming that military operations have killed 97 Palestinians and wounded 230 others. In a statement released today, officials described the actions as a “flagrant violation of international humanitarian law,” asserting that they reflect Israel’s “aggressive behavior and desire for bloodshed.” The allegations underscore the fragile nature of the…