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...
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Pakistan Condemns Israel for Violating Gaza Peace Deal
Pakistan has strongly denounced Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza, characterizing them as violations of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US and other international mediators. Israel airstrikes that killed over 100 Palestinians — women and children — has drawn widespread outrage from both Pakistan’s government and civil society. Recent Renewed Strikes have led to...
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After Hamas Returns the Remains of Former Hostage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced that he will convene an emergency meeting of Israel’s security leadership following what his office described as a “clear violation” by Hamas militant group, which handed over remains of a hostage who Israeli authorities say had already been recovered and buried nearly two years prior. i24NEWS/AP News...
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Iran Critiques UN’s Failure to Act against Israeli Aggression, Demands Change for Global Peace
Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, issued a pointed criticism at the United Nations on its 80th anniversary by lashing out against its failure to adequately respond to Israel’s military actions against Iran earlier this year. Baqaei noted that due to American influence over its Security Council members, no condemnations was issued of this 12-day...
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Will Travel to Saudi Arabia Next Week for the FII9 Summit
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi Arabia next week to attend the Future Investment Initiative 9th Edition Summit (FII9), an exclusive global gathering centered around investments, innovation, and strategic economic cooperation. Pakistan seeks to deepen economic ties with Gulf nations while simultaneously attracting foreign investments to shore up its struggling economy through...
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Hamas Condemns Israeli Settler Attacks as Organized Terrorism Policy
Hamas has strongly denounced Israel’s recent surge in settler violence in the occupied West Bank as an “organized terrorist policy” intended to displace Palestinians and consolidate Israeli control over the area. Their condemnation follows a significant escalation in attacks during olive harvest season 2025 – traditionally an important time economically and culturally for Palestinian farmers....
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Rare Group of Bryde’s Whales Spotted Near Gwadar Coast
Four Bryde’s whales were recently seen off of Gwadar, Balochistan; this marked their first confirmed sighting since November 2023. A local fishing boat captained by Amir Dad Karim observed the whales, reporting them as part of WWF-Pakistan’s citizen science initiative. Sighting was approximately 5 kilometers north of their operation area in calm Arabian Sea waters...