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India has repatriated 100 metric tonnes of its gold stored in the UK to its domestic vaults in the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). This marks one of the largest gold movements by the country since 1991, when a portion of its gold holdings was pledged to overcome a foreign exchange crisis. The return of this … Read more
Four Pakistanis were killed and two others were injured when Iranian forces opened fire in the Washuk District of Balochistan. This event, confirmed by Umar Jamali, additional deputy commissioner, has once again highlighted the volatile nature of the region. The shooting took place late on Tuesday night, adding another chapter to the complex and often … Read more
An AI-generated image with the text “All Eyes on Rafah” has gone viral, being re-shared over 46 million times amid Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s Rafah. This image has dominated social media discourse on Israel’s war on Gaza, appearing on countless Instagram stories and other platforms. Here’s a deep dive into the trend and the significance … Read more
The Kargil War of 1999 remains one of the most significant and contentious conflicts between India and Pakistan. Marking its 25th anniversary, the war is remembered not only for its high-altitude combat but also for the diplomatic fallout that followed. Recently, Nawaz Sharif, the newly-appointed President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), made headlines by admitting … Read more
Six NATO countries neighboring Russia are joining forces to build a “drone wall” to protect their borders, Lithuania’s Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite announced on Friday. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing border security amidst increasing geopolitical tensions. The Concept of the “Drone Wall” The proposed “drone wall” is a pioneering project aimed at … Read more
Devastating Landslide in Papua New Guinea In a tragic event that has shaken the South Pacific island nation, a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. According to government reports, more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive when the side of a mountain … Read more
A Strategic Shift in Global Oil Trade Reliance Industries Limited has signed a one-year deal with Russia’s Rosneft to purchase at least 3 million barrels of oil monthly. This agreement, facilitated in Russian roubles, underscores a growing trend of countries seeking alternatives to the Western financial system amid increasing sanctions. Reliance’s Strategic Oil Acquisition Mukesh … Read more
The Chinese government’s campaign to sinicise religious architecture has reached a significant milestone with the transformation of the last major Arabic-style mosque in China, the Grand Mosque of Shadian. This article delves into the implications of this transformation, the broader context of mosque sinicisation, and the impact on China’s Muslim communities. The Grand Mosque of … Read more
Israeli and Egyptian forces exchanged fire, leading to the death of an Egyptian soldier. This event has heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries and drawn international attention. The exchange of fire and subsequent investigations highlight the delicate balance of security and cooperation in the region. The Incident On Monday, near the Rafah border, Israeli … Read more
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel conducted airstrikes on a camp for displaced people in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 26, 2024. This retaliatory strike came hours after Hamas launched a “large rocket barrage” targeting Tel Aviv, marking a significant intensification of hostilities. The strikes resulted in at least 35 Palestinian casualties, including … Read more