Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing over Yemen’s capital city Sanaa after Israeli airstrikes targeted Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport on Wednesday night as part of Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, further exacerbating regional tensions.The Times of India +9; Jerusalem Post +9; Washington Post +9, and AP News with +2...
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Lebanon and Palestinian Leaders Reach Agreement to Bring Refugee Camps Under State Control
Beirut, May 23 2025Lebanese and Palestinian leaders have reached an historic agreement to disarm Palestinian factions operating within Lebanon’s refugee camps and bring them under full state control, ending decades of autonomous armed presence in these camps while restoring Lebanese sovereignty over all its territory.This move marks a pivotal move that seeks to end decades...
Things Are Growing Worse Daily’: Gazans Face Starvation as UN Reports Aid Has Yet to Reach Civilians
Gaza City – May 21, 2025 — The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached an acute point, with the UN reporting that, despite aid trucks entering its territory, no assistance has yet been distributed to civilians. Residents describe a desperate situation of widespread hunger and desperation increasing daily.Al Jazeera +15Reuters +15Wikipedia plus twoMahmoud al-Haw, a...
Kremlin Declares No Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts
Kremlin officials recently issued a statement noting the complexity of Russian and Ukrainian peace talks as evidenced by no set timetable for starting negotiations, underscoring their negotiation process. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted both countries would need to exchange draft proposals and engage in detailed talks in order to come to an agreement on a...
Russia Launches Largest Drone Assault on Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Ceasefire Talks
On May 18, 2025, Russia conducted its most intensive drone offensive against Ukraine since the start of war by deploying 273 drones across multiple regions – Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk among them – at once. This unprecedented assault resulted in one person’s death and three injuries including that of a child; Ukrainian air defenses successfully...
India and Pakistan Are Sustaining an Impermanent Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions
Islamabad/New Delhi, May 17 (2025) – A fragile ceasefire brokered by the US on May 10 remains in place despite mutual allegations of violations and rising tensions between them. It followed a period of intensified military escalation sparked by April’s Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 27 dead; Politico/AP News reports it has continued...
Resolution of Kashmir Conflict Key for Lasting Peace: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need for adhering to United Nations Security Council resolutions when resolving Kashmir dispute, in order to achieve lasting peace in South Asia. His statements came amidst renewed tensions between Pakistan and India following recent cross-border hostilities and an uncertain ceasefire agreement. (National Geo News +2 PID News.).As part...
What Have India and Pakistan Learnt From Their Military Standoff?
Following a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, 2025, India and Pakistan engaged in a brief yet intense military confrontation that lasted four days and resulted in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on May 10. Both nations have claimed victory; however, outcomes show both gains and losses on both sides. On May...
Hamas to Hand Over Edan Alexander to Red Cross Amid Conflict
Hamas announced yesterday, in a significant development, their intention to release Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier held captive since October 7th 2023. Handing him over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) should take place today as part of coordinated effort between United States, Egypt and Qatar.Alexander was taken hostage during a Hamas-led...
Pakistan Alleges Deliberate Destruction of S-400 System in Adampur by India; India Refutes Such Allegations
Pakistan’s military announced on Saturday that it had successfully destroyed an S-400 air defense system stationed at Adampur in Punjab with hypersonic missiles fired from JF-17 Thunder jets as part of their ongoing Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, which involves taking retaliatory actions following Indian attacks against Pakistani territory. DeepNewz +7The Express Tribune.India purchased the S-400 system from...
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