Madrid – The Spanish government has canceled a defense contract worth nearly €700 million for Israeli-designed rocket launchers, officials confirmed. The deal, which had been under negotiation for Spain’s armed forces, was terminated amid rising political and public pressure over Spain’s stance on the Gaza conflict. According to defense ministry sources, the cancellation reflects Madrid’s…
Berlin – Polish President Andrzej Duda has arrived in Germany for a high-level visit aimed at discussing bilateral ties, despite ongoing tensions over World War II reparations. The visit comes amid renewed debates in Poland regarding compensation for damages inflicted by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. Warsaw has repeatedly emphasized that it expects…
Kabul – The United Nations has warned that millions affected by the recent devastating earthquake in Afghanistan will face extreme difficulties surviving the upcoming harsh winter without international assistance. According to UNOCHA, thousands of homes in the affected areas have been destroyed, forcing many families to take shelter under the open sky or in tents….
Los Angeles – The Emmy Awards ceremony in the United States took on a political tone as several artists and attendees raised the slogan “Free Palestine” on stage and on the red carpet, while calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Eyewitnesses reported that many performers wore ribbons and badges in the colors of the…
NEW DELHI – Indian media has claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Pakistan’s request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from overseeing the high-profile Asia Cup fixture between Pakistan and India. According to reports, ICC informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of its decision last night. Pakistan had earlier lodged a protest…
Islamabad (M.Saleem ) – Germany has reaffirmed its solidarity with Pakistan in the aftermath of devastating floods that have left thousands in urgent need across the country. In partnership with the Human Friends Organization, the German Embassy has launched a relief initiative in Buner district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under this program, 300 flood-affected families are receiving…
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned U.S. billionaire Elon Musk after he delivered a fiery speech at a mass anti-immigration rally in the United Kingdom, accusing him of using “dangerous and inflammatory language.” The rally, held on Saturday, was the largest of its kind in Britain in recent years. Addressing the…
NEW YORK,— U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed “shock” at New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s public support for State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, warning that the move could harm New York City and even result in the suspension of federal funding. Speaking to reporters, Trump said Hochul’s decision was “shocking” and “deeply damaging,” adding that…
JERUSALEM, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday declared Washington’s “unwavering support” for Israel’s objectives in Gaza after meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the United States backed efforts to ensure Hamas “is no longer a threat” and pressing for the release of all Israeli hostages. Speaking at a joint news conference, Rubio said…
Doha — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on the sidelines of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, denouncing Israel’s recent strike on Qatar as a conspiracy to derail the Middle East peace process. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting was attended by…
