Riyadh,/International Desk): Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reported a major crackdown on violations of residency, labor, and border security regulations, resulting in the arrest of thousands of individuals.During joint inspection campaigns conducted across the Kingdom from March 26 to April 1, 2026, a total of 14,242 violators were apprehended. This includes 7,884 cases related…
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict will have prolonged and far-reaching consequences for Pakistan, requiring trillions of rupees to manage its economic and regional fallout.Addressing the inauguration ceremony of development projects in Sialkot, Asif said Pakistan must brace for a long struggle ahead as the ripple effects of the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially confirmed the safe recovery of a Colonel serving as a weapons officer aboard an F-15 aircraft that went down inside Iranian territory, calling it one of the greatest search-and-rescue operations in military history.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Colonel was stranded deep in Iran’s dangerous mountains…
Berlin — April 4, 2026Germany has introduced a sweeping new military service regulation requiring all men under the age of 45 to obtain formal approval from the Bundeswehr before spending more than three months outside the country.The measure, part of a broader overhaul of national defence legislation, reflects growing security anxieties across Europe amid the…
Paris French-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan has hit back at authorities pursuing legal action against her, accusing them of politically motivated “judicial harassment.” Speaking alongside her lawyer at a press conference, she stated: “I am being targeted simply because of my political views.”The 33-year-old La France Insoumise (LFI) politician was held for…
Washington/Los Angeles As US–Iran tensions escalated sharply, Hollywood rallied in rare political unison. Mark Ruffalo urged his millions of followers to reject military action, stating: “War never solves anything — our leaders must choose peace.” Ben Stiller called the standoff “unnecessary and dangerous,” with his post shared hundreds of thousands of times globally.Over fifty entertainers…
London/IslamabadIn a striking acknowledgement published in the prestigious British newspaper Financial Times, Indian defence analyst Sushant Singh has conceded that Pakistan has secured a commanding diplomatic position that represents a significant setback for New Delhi.In his analytical piece, Singh wrote that Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, while…
Karachi —In a significant boost to Pakistan’s naval strength, the second PNS Khyber was formally inducted into the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony held today. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf presided over the event, reaffirming the country’s commitment to developing a modern and capable maritime force.Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Naveed Ashraf stated…
IslamabadAs tensions in the Middle East cast a shadow over global energy supplies, Pakistan’s federal government is seriously considering early closure of markets and a nationwide “smart lockdown” as preemptive measures to manage a potential energy crisis.Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik disclosed in a private television programme that a high-level meeting, chaired by…
Washington — April 4, 2026U.S. President Donald Trump has issued his most direct ultimatum yet to Iran, declaring that Tehran has just 48 hours to either reach a nuclear agreement or open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping — or face what he described as devastating consequences.Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated:…
