Berlin: Ten years ago, in 2015, then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her defining statement “Wir schaffen das” (“We’ll manage it”) as Germany opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war and persecution. On this anniversary, Germany is reflecting on the impact of that decision. According to DW’s analysis, the past decade has…
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sharply criticized ongoing protests against social inequality, warning that the demonstrations verge on “treason and terrorism.” Speaking at a press conference, Subianto accused organizers of undermining national stability, but sought to ease tensions by announcing concessions. He confirmed that parliament had agreed to revoke certain allowances for lawmakers, a…
Beijing: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a host of other world leaders have arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking a high-profile diplomatic gathering in the region. The two-day summit is set to bring together leaders from over 20 nations, focusing on regional security, trade,…
New Delhi: India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has issued a strong response after the United States announced a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, saying that New Delhi “will neither bow down nor appear weak.” Speaking to reporters, Goyal stressed that India will not succumb to external pressure and will instead focus on expanding its…
Beijing (International Desk) – In a landmark development, the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India are set to sit at the same table for the first time since the recent conflict, as world leaders convene in China for a high-level gathering. During the grand military parade, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be joined on stage…
Washington (International Desk) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reaction during the recent India-Pakistan conflict reportedly angered former U.S. President Donald Trump to such an extent that Washington began to view Pakistan more favorably than India, according to a U.S. newspaper report. During Trump’s first term, India enjoyed close ties with the administration, with American…
Yemen’s Houthi group has confirmed that an Israeli airstrike in the capital Sana’a killed its de facto Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahwi along with 12 cabinet ministers. According to the Houthis, the strike took place on Thursday while al-Rahwi was attending a workshop with several ministers. The statement added that other officials were also killed, though…
Islamabad,M.Saleem Jutt . A major financial scandal has surfaced in Pakistan after revelations that billions of rupees from the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), originally intended to aid the poorest families, were unlawfully transferred to government officials. An audit report presented before a sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Convener Moeen Aamir Pirzada,…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, toured flood-affected areas of Punjab, including Sialkot sector, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur, where he reviewed ongoing rescue and relief operations. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said General Munir was briefed on the latest flood situation as well as preparations…
Germany has launched its largest Islamic conference today, a three-day event regarded as one of Europe’s most significant religious and spiritual gatherings of Muslims. This year, around 40,000 participants are expected to attend, arriving not only from across Germany but also from other European countries. Men, women, children, and elders are gathering in a vast…
