Authorities in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh have demolished one madrasa and ordered the closure of two others, drawing renewed attention to concerns over actions affecting Muslim religious institutions in the country. According to reports published by Indian media, the administration in Ghaziabad carried out the action after alleging that one of the seminaries […]
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Trump faces rising resistance from fellow Republicans
US President Donald Trump is facing increasing resistance from members of his own Republicans Party as concerns grow over key policy decisions and the political implications of upcoming midterm elections. Read More: Trump says Republicans ready to impose gun background checks Although Trump has maintained a strong grip on the Republican Party since returning to office in […]
Trump legal team blocks BBC request in $10bn lawsuit
Lawyers representing US President Donald Trump have refused to provide financial records requested by the BBC in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit, according to a report by the Financial Times citing court filings. Read More: BBC to fight Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit The dispute stems from a lawsuit filed by Trump in Florida in December 2025, in which […]
Xi to visit North Korea as China seeks closer ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years as Beijing moves to strengthen relations with its long-time ally. Read More: Trump praises China’s Xi over handling of North Korea According to Chinese state media, Xi will travel to Pyongyang at the invitation […]
Iran’s supreme leader urges unity against external threats
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for national unity and solidarity, saying external adversaries are attempting to create divisions within the country after failing to achieve their objectives on the battlefield. Read More: US says Khamenei “increasingly active” The message was delivered on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of Ruhollah Khomeini, the […]
Delhi orders fire safety crackdown after deadly hotel blaze
Authorities in India’s capital, Delhi, have announced a citywide crackdown on fire safety violations following a devastating hotel fire that killed 21 people, including several foreign nationals. Read More: Kashmiris warn India its crackdown is turning some to militancy The blaze erupted at a hotel in the Malviya Nagar area of New Delhi on Wednesday, making it […]
Hungary, Ukraine reach deal on minority rights
Hungary has reached an agreement with Ukraine on restoring and expanding the rights of the Hungarian minority living in the Transcarpathia region, a move that could help advance Ukraine’s long-stalled bid to begin accession negotiations with the European Union. Read More: Hungary signals shift on Ukraine EU bid Announcing the development, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the […]
North Korea says nuclear material capacity has doubled
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country’s capacity to produce weapons-grade nuclear material has more than doubled over the past five years, signaling Pyongyang’s continued commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal. Read More: North Korea may have made more nuclear bombs According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim made the remarks during […]
Israel, Lebanon agreed to ceasefire aimed at ending months of hostilities
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire aimed at ending months of hostilities, a development that has raised hopes for a broader agreement involving Iran and the United States to ease tensions across the Middle East. Read More: Lebanon ceasefire extended by 45 days The ceasefire was announced by the Trump administration following negotiations […]
US House of Representatives approved a resolution amid limit Trump’s war authority against Iran
The United States (US) House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without explicit congressional approval, marking a significant challenge to the administration’s war policy. Read More: Resolution moved in US House to designate Mar 23 as a Pakistan Day The resolution passed on Wednesday […]