Author: Disha Mishra
(Forelines): Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the continuous terrorist activities of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from across the Afghanistan border, urging them intolerable and a red line, and called the Taliban regime in Afghanistan to take sudden action against the group, according to ARY News report on Friday. During a federal cabinet meeting, Shehbaz Sharif stressed that the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), operating from Afghanistan, continues to launch attacks and kill innocent people in Pakistan. “This cannot go on. We have conveyed to the Afghan government that we desire good ties with them, but TTP should be stopped from killing…
(Forelines): India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC on Thursday. The two leaders reviewed the advancement of India-US partnership over the last four years and agreed that collaboration has strengthened in various sectors. S Jaishankar expressed confidence that relations between India and US will serve mutual interests and global good. S Jaishankar wrote in a post on X, “Delighted to meet @SecBlinken yesterday evening in Washington D.C. Reviewed the advancement of India – US partnership over the last four years. Agreed that our cooperation has strengthened in many…
(Forelines): Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper expressed his condolences over the death of former Indian Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday (local time). In a post on X, Stephen Harper remembered Dr Manmohan Singh, calling him as an individual of “exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom.” Stephen Harper wrote “I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was an individual of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom. Laureen and I wish to convey our condolences to all his family and friends.” Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, passed…
(Forelines): Antony Blinken, U.S Secretary of State extended his deep condolences on the death of former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, praising him as a crucial figure in enhancing US-India ties. Antony Blinken praised Dr. Manmohan Singh for his leadership, and stated that Dr. Singh played a significant role in advancing economic reforms in India, strengthening the US-India strategic partnership, will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together including the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement. In a statement, Antony Blinken expressed, “The United States offers our sincere condolences to the people of…
After airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Barmal district of Paktika province killed 46 and injured six, Pakistan defended its counter-terrorism operations and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding citizens from threats such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), according to The Express Tribune. The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office also reiterated country’s respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, emphasizing that operations are based on intelligence and prioritize civilian safety. In a weekly news briefing on Thursday, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Foreign Office spokesperson stated, “Pakistan is committed to the security of its people. Our security and law-enforcement personnel conduct operations in the border areas to protect the…
(Forelines): On Thursday the Israel Defence Forces confirmed that they killed Islamic Jihad terrorists posing as journalists. The Israel Defence Forces reported that they obtained a key source, which was a list of Islamic Jihad operatives discovered during operations in Gaza. According to the Israel Defence Forces in a post on X , “Overnight, with the direction of IDF and ISA intelligence, the IAF conducted a precise strike on an Islamic Jihad terrorist cell inside of a vehicle in the area of Nuseirat. A number of Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in the strike. Intelligence from multiple sources confirmed that…
(Forelines): Five journalists were killed in Gaza when an Israeli strike hit their vehicle, CNN reported, quoting a hospital and their news outlet statement. As per the hospital, the vehicle, belonging to Al-Quds Today Television, was parked outside Al-Awda Hospital when it was hit. The television channel, based in Gaza, is affiliated with the Palestine Islamic Jihad group. Other journalists present at the scene stated Ayman Al-Jadi, Faisal Abu Al-Qumsan, Mohammed Al-Lada’a, Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Ali, and Fadi Hassouna were all sleeping in the vehicle when the strike hit, as stated in the report. Footage from the aftermath showed the vehicles…
South Korea’s main opposition party said it will introduce a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo on Thursday and hold a vote on Friday, a move that could deepen the country’s constitutional crisis triggered by a short-lived martial law. The opposition Democratic Party had threatened to impeach Han if he does not immediately appoint three justices to fill the vacancies at the Constitutional Court. Parliament voted in favour of three nominees on Thursday, but they have yet to be formally appointed by Han. The court is trying the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration…
Richard Grenell, US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming envoy for special missions, called on Wednesday, for the release of Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who is detained in Pakistan on charges of corruption. In an interview with the American news outlet Newsmax, Richard Grenell discussed the US and Pakistan relationship during Trump’s first term as president, emphasizing that the relationship with Pakistan improved after Imran Khan took to power. Richard Grenell, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan was viewed as an outsider and not a traditional politician, highlighting his connection with Donald Trump.…
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new convention on Tuesday, which aimed at preventing and combating cybercrime, marking the conclusion of a five-year negotiation process. The UN Convention against Cybercrime is designed to prevent and combat cybercrime more efficiently and effectively, including by enhancing international cooperation and by offering technical assistance and capacity-building support, especially for developing countries. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General welcomed the adoption of the Convention – the first international criminal justice treaty to have been negotiated in more than two decades. In a statement, the spokeperson of Antonio Guterres stated, “This treaty is a demonstration of…