Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under increasing scrutiny for his government’s response to calls for an investigation of Hamas militants’ deadly assault on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, when militants from Hamas launched a massive strike – which resulted in numerous deaths, opposition parties, and security officials demanding such an inquiry; instead of...
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Experts estimate Pakistanis may possess $30 billion worth of crypto assets backed by assets.
At the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) conference in Pakistan recently, analysts revealed that Pakistanis may have invested between US$20 and 30 billion in asset-backed cryptocurrency instruments such as stablecoins or tokenised real world assets. Geo News + The News International both reported this information.Though exact figures remain elusive, this estimation demonstrates the depth of...
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Christian nationalist slogans have been prominent in attacks against UK mosques that are on the rise. Flags and Christian nationalist slogans have also been featured as weapons during such assaults.
Recently, attacks against mosques across the UK have escalated dramatically, often featuring British or English flags and Christian nationalist slogans alongside acts of violence, according to British Muslim Trust (BMT), the government’s Islamophobia monitoring partner.Between July and October 2025, BMT data showed 25 mosques had been attacked in 27 separate incidents, of which over one...
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Shotgun blast at start of Bangladesh election campaign results in death of one person
Bangladesh was rocked by an attack at the start of their election campaigning that claimed one life and raised alarming concerns over political stability ahead of their national vote scheduled next month. Armed men on motorbikes opened fire at a political rally in Chattogram city, killing one person while injuring two more–including a candidate–officials reported.The...
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Four “India-Sponsored” Terrorists Killed in Balochistan IBO: Pakistan Military
Pakistani security forces carried out a successful counterterror operation Tuesday in Balochistan province that resulted in four militants who may have been part of an “India-sponsored” terror network being shot dead, according to military media wing announcement. Officials stated this incident occurred during an “intelligence-based operation” (IBO) in Machh area of Kachhi district and took...
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Israel Defense Forces successfully neutralises an armed group crossing the “Yellow Line” in southern Gaza Strip | live blog update
Israeli forces announced on Monday, that in response to an attempt at crossing the so-called Yellow Line into territory under Israeli defence control by an armed group, Israeli military forces intercepted and neutralised it – according to The Times of Israel + Anadolu Ajansi +2 sources.What happenedAccording to the IDF, an individual or small militant...
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Ukraine children among victims of deadly Russian missile strikes
Recent missile and drone attacks from Russia against cities in Ukraine have resulted in tragic civilian casualties — including children — underscoring the human toll of war. Officials report that children aged as young as 11-14 have been among those killed, underlining how vulnerable non-combatants remain as conflict intensifies. Al Jazeera +2 and Reuters each...
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South Korean President Reaches Out to China for North Korea Engagement
President Lee Jae-Myung of South Korea made an official request of Chinese President Xi Jinping that he help open dialogue between North and South Korea as part of a broader plan to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula. His request came during his historic 11-year visit to Gyeongju for the APEC 2025 Summit that started...
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Pentagon Clears Path for Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine; Final Decision Awaits Trump’s Approval
The Pentagon has approved the provision of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine after concluding that such a transfer will not disrupt U.S. military stockpiles. President Donald Trump remains to make his final decision regarding such supplies – although he has expressed reservations about sending these advanced weapons directly to Kyiv. shafaq.com/+1/62472884485Strategic Considerations and Military Capabilities...
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President Trump Lauds Tariffs and Rare Earth Agreement with China Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping made history on 30 October 2025 when they jointly declared a breakthrough in trade relations, unveiling an agreement that includes tariff relief combined with China relaxing its restrictions on rare-earth materials. This landmark meeting took place during APEC Summit in Busan, South Korea and marks a...