Author: Disha Mishra

In the first acknowledgement of Israel’s involvement in the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday, issued a stern warning to the Houthi rebels from Yemen of destroying their infrastructure and ‘decapitating’ its leaders. Hamas leader Hanieyh’s killing came hours after top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in an Israeli air attack on the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, on July 31. Yahya Sinwar replaced Haniyeh as the group’s military chief. Sinwar was also killed in an Israeli military operation in southern Gaza on October 16. In another major killing, Hassan Nasrallah,…

The National Security Advisor of United States Jake Sullivan held talks with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday, reiterating the United States’ dedication to promoting a “prosperous, stable, and democratic” Bangladesh. In a telephone conversation, the two leaders highlighted the significance of ensuring human rights for all individuals and discussed approaches to addressing the challenges facing Bangladesh. “National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, head of the Interim Government of Bangladesh. Mr Sullivan thanked Chief Adviser Yunus for his leadership of Bangladesh during a challenging period,” according to a statement from the White House.…

The Israel Defense Forces reported on Monday that, during a routine operation in Syria, Israeli soldiers discovered the rotor head of an Air Force helicopter that crashed in Syria during the Yom Kippur War. The “Hatsara” helicopter crashed on April 27, 1974, whille on a mission to rescue injured paratroopers.The six crew members who lost their lives in the accident were later returned to Israel for burial. Israeli troops reached the mountain recover the rotor head as a gesture of commemoration and tradition. They also searched the area to ensure that there were no personal or significant items were left…

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the US from December 24-29 to engage on discussions on major bilateral, regional and global issues. He will also scheduled to lead a conference of India’s consul Generals in the US. According to a statement by the India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), “He will be meeting counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a conference of the Consul Generals of India in the USA.” On December 19, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, emphasized the strong potential of the US-India partnership, highlighting…

The increasing deforestation for firewood in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is escalating both environmental problems and a rising public health crisis. As residents struggle to keep warm during severe winters, the rapid depletion of forests is accelerating climate change and leading to a variety of health risks. “Gilgit-Baltistan is a cold area, and people rely on wood for warmth. Unfortunately, this is leading to the destruction of forests, and now glaciers are melting, temperatures are fluctuating dramatically, and the situation is getting worse. Deforestation is a serious issue that must be controlled immediately” stated by a local resident. The continued deforestation…

Protests over the prolonged road closures in Kurram district in Pakistan continued on Sunday, with residents holding a sit-in outside the Parachinar Press Club, despite freezing temperatures. The blockade has resulted critical shortages of food, medicine, and essential supplies in the region, as per the Dawn report. Philanthropist Faisal Edhi stated that over 50 children have died due to insufficient medical facilities, with some reports indicating that the death toll may be even higher, the Dawn report. Agha Muzammil Hussain, Tehsil Council Chairman criticized the government for “besieging” Parachinar, intensifying the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Provincial Assembly Member Ali Hadi Irfani…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a meeting with Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, to discuss strenghtening cooperation between the two nations. He also invited a Kuwaiti delegation to visit India to explore potential opportunities in the fields of energy, defense, pharmaceuticals and other sectors. The two leaders discussed a plans to enhance the strategic partnership in key areas such as political, trade, investment, energy, defence, security, health, education, technology, cultural, and people-to-people ties, according to the statement by Ministry of External Affairs. “They emphasized on deepening economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister invited a delegation…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Kuwait Crown Prince, Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, iscussed various facets of bilateral ties, and welcomed the elevation of India-Kuwait relations to ‘Strategic Partnership’. PM Modi said that their discussions covered ways to deepen economic and cultural linkages between India and Kuwait, and they are “extremely optimistic” about the India-Kuwait ties scaling new heights of success. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Had a very good meeting with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait. The discussions covered ways to deepen economic and cultural linkages…

South Korea successfully launched its third domestically developed spy satellite into orbit on Saturday, with the mission carried out from a U.S. space center, according to the country’s defence ministry. According to Yonhap News Agency a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite succesfully lauched at 8:34 p.m. (Korean time) from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as scheduled, and placed the reconnaissance satellite into orbit at 9:24 p.m. The satellite successfully established communication with an overseas ground station at 11:30 p.m., in a step indicating the satellite’s normal operation, further added in a report. This is the third…

INS Tushil arrived its first port visit to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment, according to the Indian High Commission in the UK. The Indian High Commission stated in a post on X,, “@HCI_London welcomes INS Tushil ! London is the first port of call for Indian Navy’s latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate INS Tushil on her maiden operational deployment.” The ship was constructed in Russia and officially commissioned on December 9 this year in the presence of Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India. As per a previous statement from Ministry of Defence, INS Tushil…