Sydney, February 5: A 19-year-old from Sydney has been charged with allegedly threatening to kill Israeli President Isaac Herzog. This threat was made just before Herzog’s scheduled visit to Australia. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) reported that the young man was arrested on Wednesday and faces charges for making online threats against a foreign head … Read more
Moscow, February 5: The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that there are no longer any obligations between Russia and the United States under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, commonly known as New START. The ministry believes that with the expiration of the treaty, both parties are no longer compelled to adhere to its rules. … Read more
Lisbon, February 5: Continuous storms in Portugal have resulted in the deaths of 11 people since the end of January. The latest incident involved a 64-year-old man who died near the Amoreira dam in the Serpa region of southern Portugal. He was attempting to cross the road when floodwaters swept his car away. According to … Read more
New Delhi, February 5: The sacred relics of Lord Buddha have arrived in Sri Lanka aboard an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft for a historic exhibition. The relics are now displayed at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, where the exhibition has officially commenced. The relics were brought to Sri Lanka under the leadership of Gujarat … Read more
Washington, February 5: Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated on Wednesday that India supports structured international cooperation to mitigate risks in critical minerals supply chains. This remark comes as the United States urges allied nations to work towards a coordinated trading framework. Addressing the ‘Critical Minerals Ministerial’ in Washington, Jaishankar highlighted the risks … Read more
New Delhi, February 5: The Line of Control (LoC), which separates Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), has transformed from a mere military boundary into a significant developmental divide. While Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, have witnessed structural changes and economic revitalization, POJK and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (POGB) continue to grapple with … Read more
Islamabad, February 5: The culture of illegal arms in Pakistan is not a sudden phenomenon. It is the result of long-standing instability, decades of conflict, lax governance, and a deep-seated connection to weapons within society, according to a recent report. The report, published by the Afghan Diaspora Network, features insights from Fatima Chaudhry, a lecturer … Read more
Islamabad, February 5: Allegations have emerged that the Christian minority community in Pakistan’s Punjab province is being targeted under an anti-drug campaign. Leaders from the Christian community in Faisalabad have accused the police of discriminatory actions and linking their community to drug-related activities. Local media reports indicate that raids have been conducted on members of … Read more
Juba, February 5: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended all operations in South Sudan’s Bieh County following an attack on its river convoy last week. WFP reported on Wednesday that its convoy, consisting of 12 boats carrying over 1,500 metric tons of essential food aid, was targeted multiple times by armed youths … Read more
Kathmandu, February 5: In preparation for the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5, Nepal has deployed its army nationwide to enhance election security starting Wednesday. Under a unified election security plan, the Nepalese government has decided to deploy a total of 79,727 soldiers to ensure peaceful elections. These troops will work alongside the Nepal Police, … Read more