Politics, World News

UAE bars Israel from participating in Nov 2025 Air Show after Doha strike

Although Abu Dhabi has not provided an official explanation, Israeli officials believe ban is linked to Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Doha

Albania appoints AI-generated minister to combat corruption  

Prime Minister Edi Rama unveils new cabinet member during a Socialist Party meeting, introducing AI-powered official responsible for public procurement. Named Diella—which means “sun” in Albanian—virtual minister will oversee public tenders and ensure transparency in process.

Spain announces sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

Sánchez says measures were intended to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinian people and to pressure Israel over its military actions

At least 14 killed as Nepal protests against social media ban turn violent

Thousands of students and young people gathered outside the parliament building in Kathmandu, where some attempted to break through barricades and enter compound

Violent protest erupts near Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence against his govt's policies 

Protesters set tank and car outside Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in occupied Jerusalem.

China marks 80th anniversary of victory over Japan with grand military parade

The event, attended by global leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, was described by Beijing as a demonstration of national unity and resilience

UK announces medical treatment, scholarships for Palestinians

UK Foreign Secretary David Lidington criticises Israel over Gaza crises

China proposes establishment of SCO Development Bank at Tianjin summit

Proposal has been made during  SCO summit in Tianjin, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and leaders of other countries

Maxwell clears President Trump, denies Epstein had client list

Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for recruiting minors for sexual exploitation with her infamous associate Jeffrey Epstein, says Epstein’s death in jail, which was ruled a suicide, was actually a murder

Australia cancels visa of far-right Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman

Muslims Association and other local communities welcome government's decision, demand ban on Jewish Association in Australia, terming it threat to peace

UK, France, Germany warn Iran of renewed sanctions over nuclear program

In a joint letter, European foreign ministers — Jean-Noël Barrot (France), David Lidington (UK) and Johan Wedfel (Germany) — stated that they are prepared to invoke “snapback mechanism” if Iran fails to comply with agreed deadline

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka arrested over protest against Modi-led BJP govt, ECI

Local media report Indian Opposition leader along with party leaders has been arrested during march towards Election Commission of India

Death toll from hunger, malnutrition in Gaza nears 200 amid ongoing blockade

Gaza’s Ministry of Health report five more people died over past 24 hours due to severe food shortages, bringing total number of deaths linked to malnutrition and starvation to at least 193 — including 96 children — since onset of crisis

Trump signals tougher trade action against India, issues 24-hour deadline

US president says they have already imposed a 25% tariff on India, but they will significantly increase it, with announcement expected within next 24 hours

Indian MLA mugged in Delhi’s high-security diplomatic enclave

Congress MLA Sudha Ramakrishnan says she was mugged when she was doing morning walk in high-security zone area

Former Indian PM's grandson sentenced to life imprisonment for raping domestic worker

Rewanna, 34, is grandson of former Indian Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and is affiliated with Janata Dal (Secular) party, a current ally of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir leads provocative incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Islamic Waqf of Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority and Jerusalem Governorate denounce act as a blatant desecration of holy site and a serious infringement on religious rights of Palestinian worshippers

WATCH: Video of Muslim youth assaulted mid-flight on Air India sparks outrage

Young man experiences a panic attack, and instead of receiving assistance, he is slapped by a fellow passenger during flight

Canada considers recognizing Palestinian state after France, United Kingdom

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to convene a virtual cabinet meeting focused on Middle East crisis, during which prospect of granting Palestine formal state recognition will be discussed

Elon Musk may re-enter US politics, SpaceX document reveals

Bloomberg reports that SpaceX is preparing to sell internal shares, a move that could raise company’s total valuation to as high as $400 billion

Russia labels WhatsApp a national security threat, pushes for local alternative

Russia will develop a state-supported messaging app named "MAX", which will be integrated with government services

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr. announces formation of new political party

Bhutto Jr. while addressing a press conference at Lahore Press Club says new party’s formal launch will be announced soon

ICC Issues arrest warrants for top Afghan Taliban leaders over crimes against women

ICC names two high-ranking Taliban officials in warrants: Afghanistan’s Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and regime’s Chief Justice, Abdul Hakim Haqqani

Impersonator uses AI-generated voice of US Secretary Marco Rubio to target officials  

US diplomatic sources say an unidentified individual used Signal messaging app to impersonate Secretary Marco Rubio, and reached out to three foreign ministers, a US state governor and a member of Congress