Pakistan on Thursday announced to suspend trade cooperation with India, close Wagah Border crossing, downgrade diplomatic ties and warned of holding all bilateral accords in abeyance, calling any attempt to usurp its water rights as an “act of war”. The decisions were taken

The Senate of the Pakistan on Friday (April 25) unanimously passed a resolution, saying that any misadventure by India will be met with a firm, swift and decisive response. The resolution moved by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan remains fully capable and prepared to

Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed

The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin. Many of the 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs attending Saturday's ceremony in St Peter's

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he was ready to travel to Europe for talks on Tehran's nuclear program, with France indicating European powers were also ready for dialogue if Tehran showed it was seriously engaged. Iran is looking to build on the momentum of

All roads previously closed have been opened following two separate fires spread across open fields in central Israel, crossing Highway 1 toward Jerusalem, Israeli media reported Wednesday.  Three firefighters were injured over the course of the day, and 16 people were treated for

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has criticised India’s recent diplomatic actions, calling them "unserious" and “inappropriate,” and assured that a firm, coordinated response will follow. Speaking to a private news channel on Wednesday,

Following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and a series of hostile measures after the deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s (IIOJK) Pahalgam area, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Wednesday that a meeting of the National Security

India has announced a raft of measures to downgrade its ties to Pakistan, a day after armed men killed 26 people in the tourist town of Pahalgam in the disputed region Kashmir. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told a media briefing on Wednesday that the cross-border linkages of

US President Donald Trump has accused Volodymyr Zelensky of harming peace negotiations, after the Ukrainian president said Kyiv would not recognise Russian control of Crimea. Writing on Truth Social, Trump claimed a deal to end the war was "very close", but that

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 struck Istanbul, Turkey’s largest metropolis and financial center, on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the city of more than 15 million people and prompting widespread panic. More than 150 people who jumped from windows during the

A groundbreaking tunnel is currently under construction beneath the Baltic Sea, linking Denmark and Germany in a project set to significantly reduce travel times and enhance connections between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.  The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will span 18 kilometers (11

Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, with the Vatican confirming that hundreds of thousands are expected to gather to pay their respects. The head of the Catholic Church passed away on Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke, just a day after

Diplomats from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine, and the US will meet in London on Wednesday to continue discussions aimed at securing a ceasefire in the ongoing three-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine. These talks come as speculation rises that Russia may be open to halting its

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced plans to stage a summit with the Arab League group of states later this year as Moscow searches for new partners after its three-year offensive on Ukraine. Slapped with sweeping Western sanctions after sending troops into Ukraine,

At least 25 people have been killed after terrorists struck a prime tourist location of Pahalgam in South Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22, 2025), government sources told The Hindu. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah though said the death toll is still being ascertained, and

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated a willingness to engage in direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since the war escalated in 2022.  Speaking on Russian state TV, Putin expressed that Russia has always been receptive to peace

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the company of deceptive billing and subscription cancellation practices.  The consumer watchdog claims that Uber charged customers for its Uber One service without obtaining proper consent and made

A senior Palestinian official with knowledge of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas has informed the BBC that Qatari and Egyptian mediators have introduced a new plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. The proposal suggests a truce lasting five to seven years, during which Israel

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Delhi on Monday, where he is set to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ongoing trade tensions and work towards advancing a long-awaited trade agreement between the two nations.  The high-level talks are expected to