What is happening in Balochistan?

On March 11, militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a train with approximately 400 passengers in the mountainous region between Quetta and Sibi in Pakistan. After releasing the…

Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir calls for turning country into ‘hard state’ in fight against terrorism

Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir on Tuesday (March 18, 2025) emphasised the need to turn Pakistan into a “hard state,” asserting that the struggle against militancy was “a battle”…

Why missing Indian student Sudiksha Konanki’s parents want her declared dead?

The parents of missing 20-year-old Indian student Sudiksha Konanki have asked the police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, PTI quoted US media reports. Konanki went missing while…

Houthis attack US ships: Iran-backed rebel group claim fourth attack in 72 hours

The Yemeni Huthi rebels, supported by Iran, announced on Wednesday that they conducted a fresh strike on US naval vessels in the Red Sea, claiming their fourth assault on the…

Israel Strikes Kills Over 400 In Gaza, Netanyahu Warns Hamas “It’s Only Beginning”

The Israeli strikes on Gaza, the largest since a ceasefire took effect in January, killed more than 400 people on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning Hamas that the…

‘Hamas responsible for this war’: Israeli PM Netanyahu after renewed attacks on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a public address to the nation, blamed Hamas for reigniting the conflict and defended the resumption of military operations in Gaza.  “Hamas is responsible…

March Madness As Balochistan Blows Up

Military overreach and political fragility in Pakistan have provided fresh oxygen to the decades-old Baloch secessionist movement. On 11 March, the BLA pulled off a stunt that would make the…

Opinion | How Serious Is Pakistan’s ‘Internal Meltdown’?

Between 2020 and 2025, Baloch separatist insurgents carried out at least 14 documented attacks against Chinese nationals, resulting in 20 fatalities and 34 injuries. More than 400 Pakistani security personnel…

Bye-bye, Rasha: White House shares Trump’s photo after Lebanese doctor deported

The White House ignited controversy on Monday by resharing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) post about the deportation of a Lebanese doctor, adding the phrase ‘bye-bye Rasha’ alongside a…

New Zealand Supports India’s Bid For Permanent Seat At UN Security Council

India has a significant role to play in the Indo-Pacific as its size and geo-strategic heft is crucial in an increasingly multi-polar world, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said…