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Ukraine faces a pivotal future under proposed settlement terms demanding strict neutrality, banning all foreign military presence, alliances, and external defence partnerships News Desk ISTANBUL: The Russian memorandum on the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis envisions international recognition of Crimea, Donbass and Novorossiya as parts of Russia, as well as the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian armed forces from these territories. “The [main parameters of the settlement envision] international legal recognition of the incorporation of Crimea, the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions into the Russian Federation; the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian armed forces and other Ukrainian military…

News Desk KUWAIT: The Gulf Ministerial Council, in its 164th meeting held under the chairmanship of Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Yahya, issued a strong statement condemning the recent wave of violence targeting security installations and a train in Balochistan during March. The statement, released from Kuwait, also denounced attacks on mosques in Pahalgam, located in occupied Kashmir, alongside violence in several African countries, reflecting the council’s broad concern over rising regional and global insecurity. The council expressed its welcome for the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, urging both nations to capitalize on this development by pursuing…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may not attend the upcoming G7 summit, marking the first time in six years that he has not received an official invitation. Canada, the host of this year’s gathering, has yet to formally invite Modi, according to Indian media reports. Even if a last-minute invitation is issued, sources suggest Modi is unlikely to participate. Indian officials reportedly remain sceptical that Canada’s new government will take concrete steps to address longstanding concerns over the Khalistan separatist movement—an issue that continues to strain bilateral relations. India has voiced frustration over Canada’s handling of…

News Desk TEHRAN: Tensions are quietly simmering between India and Iran after three alleged operatives of India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), reportedly went missing in Iran. According to Indian diplomatic sources, the Indian embassy in Tehran has formally requested assistance from Iranian authorities to locate and safely recover the missing individuals. The Indian mission has confirmed ongoing communication with Iranian officials, stating they are making “all possible efforts” to secure the return of the three nationals. However, details about the circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, and no formal charges or public confirmation from Iran…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: Indian parliamentary delegations currently on foreign visits are facing a wave of sharp criticism on social media, with many users expressing frustration over what they perceive as a troubling disconnect between the delegations’ official mandates and their behavior abroad. One of the most vocal criticisms has come in the wake of the recent tragic attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people. Social media users have highlighted that none of the attackers have been apprehended, fueling widespread anger and concern. Against this backdrop, critics argue that while parliamentary delegations are meant to represent India’s…

News Desk NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate running for mayor of New York City, has reignited fierce debate by openly calling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “War Criminal,” reviving scrutiny of Modi’s controversial role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. In a recent interview, Mamdani spoke candidly about his personal connection to the violence, saying, “My father and his family are from Gujarat, India. And we are Muslim. I cannot forget or forgive what happened in 2002.” He accused Modi of having a direct hand in the organized massacre of Muslims during his tenure as the state’s chief…

News Desk ISTANBUL: An Indian YouTuber known online as Malik Swish Buckler, whose real name is Malik SD Khan, has been arrested in Türkiye after making offensive remarks about Turkish women in a video that sparked widespread outrage. According to Turkish media, the incident unfolded when Khan was caught on camera using deeply inappropriate language in Hindi to describe a Turkish woman. The video quickly went viral, drawing anger from citizens across the country. As public backlash grew, Khan was forced to issue an apology via his social media accounts, attempting to defuse the situation by expressing regret to the…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: Tesla, the electric vehicle pioneer led by Elon Musk, appears to be taking a cautious approach towards India, focusing on retail presence rather than local manufacturing, according to H.D. Kumaraswamy, India’s Minister for Heavy Industries. Speaking at a recent press conference, Kumaraswamy revealed that while Tesla has shown interest in opening showrooms across the country, the company has not yet expressed any concrete plans to establish manufacturing facilities on Indian soil. The stance contrasts sharply with several European carmakers, who have demonstrated a clear willingness to invest in building vehicles domestically. The announcement comes at a…

The development marks a significant breakthrough for the government’s long-standing struggle to unlock trapped revenue, offering hope for much-needed financial stability in the country News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has marked a significant milestone in its prolonged struggle to recover outstanding taxes, following a series of crucial legal victories that could reshape Pakistan’s fiscal landscape. According to informed sources within the Ministry of Finance, the Islamabad High Court has recently delivered rulings in favor of the FBR on cases worth a staggering Rs36.14 billion. The development is being hailed as a major boost to the government’s…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Shahbaz Sharif appeared before a Lahore sessions court via video link in a high-profile damages lawsuit seeking Rs10 billion, filed against the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The hearing drew significant attention as it unfolded amid ongoing political tensions between the two major parties. During the proceedings, the court questioned Shahbaz Sharif about whether he had reviewed the written reply submitted by the PTI founder. Shahbaz responded that he had not read the reply, explaining that he was attending remotely from a closed room, accompanied only by his lawyer, Mustafa Ramday. He also pointed out that no…