Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, made this announcement at her annual State of Union address to European Parliament this Wednesday in response to Israel’s response to Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. She condemned it as a man-made famine and demanded immediate measures taken to alleviate it. Details of Suspension Von der Leyen stated...
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Khalil al-Hayya: Senior Hamas Leader Target of Israeli Strike on Doha
On September 9, 2025, Israel conducted a targeted airstrike on a Hamas leadership compound in Doha, Qatar, reportedly targeting Khalil al-Hayya a senior Hamas official. This strike took place near Legtaifiya petrol station and resulted in explosions and black smoke enveloping the area; initial reports suggested al-Hayya was one of those targeted, though subsequent information...
Flooding from Intense Monsoon Rain Continues in Punjab Province
Lahore, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Punjab province has been hit hard by monsoon rains this week, leading to widespread flooding and devastating impacts on communities already struggling with earlier seasonal rains. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency as rescue operations intensify for thousands of stranded residents stranded in flood zones. Since Thursday’s rainfall began,...
Millions Displaced As Pakistan Recovers From Historic Floods; India Also Hit
Worsening monsoon rains and swelling rivers have unleashed one of the worst floods ever experienced in South Asia, uprooting millions in Pakistan’s Punjab province and wreaking widespread damage across northern India. Pakistan: Flood Catastrophe of Unprecedented Proportions Pakistan has experienced devastating floods this month due to heavy rainfall, leaving millions homeless and two million people...
Senior White House Officials Have Demanded Hamas Release Hostages, End the War
Senior White House officials have called for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas and an immediate end to Israel and Hamas’ ongoing conflict, seeking a peaceful resolution of this debilitating war. Their comments come amid increasing international pressure for both parties involved to de-escalate violence and negotiate a ceasefire agreement, while U.S. authorities...
Israeli Forces Killed 44 People Throughout Gaza on Friday
At least 44 people were killed on Friday when Israeli forces carried out airstrikes across Gaza, creating one of the deadliest days so far of this conflict. Targeting both residential buildings and militant positions, these airstrikes have generated widespread outrage from international human rights organizations as they intensify calls for an immediate ceasefire. Israel military...
Hamas Stated That it Is Ready to Resume Hostage Talks Amid US Diplomatic Efforts
Hamas has signaled its willingness to resume negotiations regarding the release of hostages being held in Gaza following diplomatic initiatives led by the US. This announcement comes at a time of mounting international concern regarding foreign and local hostages held captive, some for months amid rising tensions in Gaza. On September 4, 2025, Hamas released...
Israel Launches Satellite Ofek 19 Successfully into Orbit
Israeli has achieved another significant achievement with the launch of Ofek 19 satellite, marking an important milestone in their space exploration capabilities. The launch was conducted from Palmachim Airbase in central Israel on September 4, 2025 and served to showcase their technological and scientific advancement. With its successful deployment of Ofek 19, Israel further cemented...
Putin Informs Prime Minister Shehbaz that Russia Is Hoping to Strengthen Ties With Pakistan
Beijing, China — September 2, 2025. Russian President Vladimir Putin made headlines at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing when he expressed Russia’s intention to deepen relations with Pakistan, meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and emphasizing its traditional partner status within Asia as well as expanding bilateral ties across various sectors. For more...
UK, France and Germany to Reintroduce UN Sanctions against Iran
United Kingdom, France and Germany–collectively referred to as the E3–have today activated the United Nations “snapback” mechanism against Iran following Tehran’s ongoing violations of the 2015 nuclear agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Their move seeks to hold Iran accountable for their actions while halting further nuclear proliferation in the region.Axios...