Starvation looms for one in five people in Gaza, say food security experts
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has said one in five people in Gaza – 500,000 – faces starvation, amid ongoing conflict with Israel.
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US, China agree to pause tariff war for 90 days, will slash reciprocal duties by 115 percent
The United States and China on Monday agreed to roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period initially in a bid to defuse the rising trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Hamas to release American hostage Edan Alexander, confirms Trump
Hamas will release American hostage Edan Alexander from its captivity, US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US position on Russia-Ukraine war remains on reaching 'immediate ceasefire'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Secretary David Lammy that the US position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war remains to end the fighting and reach an 'immediate ceasefire'.
Trade war de-escalation: US, China decide to roll back most tariffs for 90 days
China and the USA have decided to ease the trade tension by agreeing to roll back tariffs announced recently for an initial period of 90 days, as per a joint statement issued by the world's two largest economies.
No Indian pilot in custody: Pakistan
The Pakistani Army on Sunday dismissed all media reports and confirmed that no Indian pilot was in their custody.
Pakistan: Suicide attack in Peshawar leaves two cops killed
A suicide attack in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Sunday left at least two policemen killed, media reports said.
Pakistan: Cop killed in Gwadar
A policeman died during an exchange of fire after attackers hurled a grenade near a mosque in Pakistan's Gwadar region on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV on Sunday delivered his first message to crowds in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City when he welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan, amid tensions escalating between the two warring neighbours following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Bangladesh's interim government bans ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League
Bangladesh's interim government on Saturday banned ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
India, Pakistan have reached full and immediate ceasefire: Donald Trump announces on Truth Social
US President Donald Trump on Saturday wrote on his social media handle that India and Pakistan have agreed to a 'full and immediate ceasefire'.
IMF approves $1 billion loan to Pakistan, India abstains from voting
Washington DC/IBNS: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a loan of $1 billion to Pakistan, which is currently engaged in an unprovoked conflict with India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, media reports said.
Rubio speaks with Pakistani Army Chief Munir, offers assistance to de-escalate India-Pakistan tension
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday spoke with Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir and asked India and Pakistan to find ways to de-escalate.
'President Trump wants India-Pakistan conflict to de-escalate as quickly as possible': White House
Washington DC/IBNS: Amid a heightened escalation between India and Pakistan, the White House on Friday said that US President Donald Trump wants the conflict to “de-escalate as quickly as possible”.
Indian-origin man stabbed to death inside bank in UK, suspect arrested
A 47-year-old man has been charged with the alleged murder of an Indian-origin man in the British city of Derby.
Indian-origin man stabbed to death inside bank in UK, suspect arrested
A 47-year-old man has been charged with the alleged murder of an Indian-origin man in the British city of Derby.
Balochi writer claims Balochistan's independence from Pakistan, urges UN for recognition
A prominent Balochi writer Mir Yar Baloch has claimed that Balochistan's independence from Pakistan amid the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan which spiralled following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
"None of our business": says US Vice President JD Vance on India-Pakistan conflict
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the US would not intervene in the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan that has escalated further in recent times after gunmen attacked and killed 26 people, mostly non-Muslim tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
"None of our business": says US Vice President JD Vance on India-Pakistan conflict
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the US would not intervene in the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan that has escalated further in recent times after gunmen attacked and killed 26 people, mostly non-Muslim tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope, takes Papal Name Pope Leo XIV
US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected in a surprise choice as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff.
It's on social media: Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on proof of downing Indian fighter jets
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has failed to provide any concrete evidence to back his claim of downing five Indian fighter jets which were used during Operation Sindoor and instead turned to social media posts for citation.
Multiple blasts heard in Pakistan's Lahore a day after India's Operation Sindoor: Reports
Lahore/IBNS: Multiple blasts were heard in Pakistan's Lahore a day after the Indian Army avenged the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor that decimated nine terrorist camps in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and beyond, media reports said.
I want to see it stop, will help if I can: Donald Trump on India-Pakistan confrontation after Operation Sindoor
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants the India-Pakistan confrontation to end after New Delhi avenged the deadly Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and beyond.
Pakistan shuts down airspace completely after India's precision strikes
Islamabad/IBNS: Following the Indian armed forces' missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), Islamabad and Rawalpindi have decided to shut down their airspace completely.
Operation Sindoor: BJP leader shares video of 'demolished' Jaish-e-Mohammad HQ in Pakistan
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday shared a video which showed the Markaz Subhan Allah camp in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, the headquarters of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, was reportedly turned into rubble after India conducted Operation Sindoor against terrorist camps located across the border.
If India backs down, we will definitely wrap up, says Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after India conducts Operation Sindoor
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif appears to soften his stance, hours after India conducted Operation Sindoor and targeted terror camps located across the border, and said his nation is ready to 'wrap up' the tension if India backs down.
Jaish chief Masood Azhar's 10 family members, four aides killed in Indian strikes: Reports
At least 10 family members and four aides of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, a UN-designated global terrorist, were killed in the military action conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in the Bahawalpur region of Pakistan.
Operation Sindoor: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Expresses Deep Concern, urges India, Pakistan to maintain military restraint
The UN chief has expressed deep concern over Indian military operations across the Line of Control and the international border with Pakistan and asked both the nuclear-armed neighbours to maintain military restraint.
Operation Sindoor: China calls India's military action 'regrettable', expresses concern over ongoing situation
China on Wednesday called India's military operation, named Operation Sindoor' that targeted terrorist camps at various locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) 'regrettable'.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio monitoring situation between India, Pakistan closely
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he is monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan 'closely', hours after the Indian Army conducted Operation Sindoor and targeted terrorist camps at various locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK).