Riyadh: – An important agreement was signed between the Hadi government in Yemen which was supported by Saudi Arabia and the rebels, Southern Transitional Council (STC), affiliated to the United Arab Emirates. The agreement between the STC and Hadi government is for forming a coalition government in Yemen and this was made possible because of the mediation from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince […]
Niamey: Since the last one year, the region known as the Sahel Sector in Africa has been facing a spate terror attacks. Although the African countries have united to fight the Al Qaeda and IS terrorists, the efforts are falling short. In view of this, the United States has activated its first airbase in Niger, […]
Gaza: Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar threatened Israel ‘If Israel carries out one more attack on Gaza, will shower rockets on the Israeli financial capital Tel Aviv, continuously for six months. Hamas has the strength to make the Israeli cities deserted.’ Sinwar announced during a meeting in the Gaza Strip that Hamas got these capabilities because of Iran. Two days […]
Kabul/Islamabad: The political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have festered following the military conflict on the border. Pakistan has closed its embassy and visa office in Afghanistan, citing security threats to its Ambassador and the embassy staff. Afghanistan has lashed out at Pakistan by stating that all these allegations are baseless. The Pakistan embassy in Afghan capital […]
Amritsar: India has been demanding for opening of the Kartarpur corridor for the last 70 years from Pakistan. The entire Sikh community was appealing for it. Punjab Chief Minister Amrinder Singh indicated that Pakistan has an ulterior motive behind agreeing to open the Kartarpur corridor, raising question on Pakistan’s sudden move of opening the corridor, which it ignored for over so many years. The Kartarpur corridor will be open from […]
Bangkok: The United States has announced a new scheme to counter the ambitious Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The information was given by Wilber Ross, the US Secretary for Commerce during the meeting of the Indo-Pacific Business Forum held in Bangkok. The scheme envisages providing huge funding for important projects in the Indo-Pacific sector, over the next few years. […]
Athens: Severe tension has been created in Greece, in view of the action initiated by Turkey in Syria and the repeated threats, issued by the Turkish President of releasing the immigrants in Europe. Since the last few months, the immigrant influx has increased in Greece and the emergency situation has been created on the islands where these […]
Jerusalem: Strong demonstrations are being held against the Iranian control over the Iraqi government, and they have destabilised the Iraqi government. Therefore, the control over Iraq is claimed to be no more with the government but has been taken over by Iranian military official General Qassem Soleimani. An Israeli army website reported the information. The […]
Tokyo: Japan has expressed concerns over the display of military strength, by China, during the National Day celebrations, last month. Japanese Defence Minister Taro Kono criticised that the Chinese missiles are a cause of grave concern not only for Japan but for the entire international community. At the same time, Japanese Defence Minister Kono demanded ‘If regional peace and […]
Paris: Thirty-one Pakistani immigrants trying to illegally enter France from Italy were arrested by the French security agencies. There was an attempt made to bring these Pakistani immigrants in France by hiding them in a truck. The truck driver, also of Pakistani origin, has been arrested in the matter. This intrusion is suspected to be a part of a […]