International
Pakistan has strongly objected to the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a global terrorist organisation, calling the move “politically motivated” and “factually baseless.” In a statement issued on Thursday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office rejected what it termed an “unfounded allegation” of the TRF’s link with Pakistani soil or any support from
International
The German government deported 81 Afghan nationals in a chartered flight to Kabul on Thursday night, marking the second such deportation since Germany resumed returns to Afghanistan earlier this year. The deported individuals were all adult men with criminal convictions or denied asylum claims. This action is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s new hardline immigration
International
A group of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia’s capital on Friday to oppose the nomination of Nick Adams as the next American ambassador to the country. Adams, a conservative commentator originally from Australia and now a U.S. citizen, has drawn criticism for past remarks perceived as anti-Islamic and for strongly backing Israel’s […]
Business International
The European Union has added Nayara Energy to its latest sanctions aimed at Russia, targeting refined petroleum products made from Russian crude. Nayara, based in Vadinar, Gujarat, is nearly half-owned (49.13 %) by Russia’s Rosneft. The move could affect Rosneft’s planned sale of its stake to Reliance Industries, raising doubts over the deal’s future. What the […]
National
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that India is fully capable of meeting its energy needs even if Russian oil imports are cut off due to possible Western sanctions. Addressing concerns raised over potential secondary sanctions, Puri said India has prepared well by building a diverse and flexible sourcing strategy. Supply Diversification at […]
National
A wave of panic swept across educational institutions in Delhi and Bengaluru on Friday morning after more than 60 schools received bomb threat emails. Authorities responded immediately, evacuating students and staff while bomb disposal squads conducted extensive checks. In Delhi, nearly 20 schools were impacted, while around 40 private schools in Bengaluru, particularly in