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EU to review trade and cooperation with Israel over Gaza offensive. The European Union will review its wide-ranging trade and cooperation agreement with Israel over its widened offensive in Gaza and its failure to fully lift a two-month aid blockade. The decision came on Tuesday after 17 of the bloc's 27 foreign ministers backed the move, tabled earlier this month by the Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp. It means the EU executive will now launch a review to establish whether Israel has violated its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, a broad-ranging pact that defines the trading and diplomatic relations between both sides. "It is clear from today's discussions that there is a strong majority in Favour of a review of article 2 of our Association Agreement with Israel," the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Brussels. "We will launch this review and, in the meantime, it...

  FILE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, 5 September 2018 © Ronen Zvulun/Pool Photo via AP Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review trade and cooperation deal. Israel has said it rejects a decision by the European Union to review the bloc's wide-ranging trade and cooperation pact with the country over its intensified offensive in Gaza. The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated on Tuesday that the bloc would examine if Israel has violated its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which defines the trading and diplomatic relations between both sides. In a statement shared on X late on Tuesday, Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein dismissed Kallas' announcement. "We completely reject the direction taken in the statement, which reflects a total misunderstanding of the complex reality Israel is facing...

  Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza, calls for end to genocide campaign. Pakistan, May 21 -- ISLAMABAD, May 21 - Pakistan has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, urging the international community to take immediate action to stop the violence. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed deep concern over Israel's ground operations in Gaza, warning that they pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability. In his statement, Dar highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the entire population at risk of famine and widespread suffering. He stressed that Israel's actions are a clear violation of international laws and human rights, which are designed to protect civilians in conflict zones. The Foreign Minister called on the global community to intervene and halt the Israeli campaign of genocide against Palestinians, demanding an immediate end to the violence. He further emphasized the urgent need for unimpeded humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and...

  150 Israeli troops aided India before war, says Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan, May 21 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revealed that Israel provided major support to India during the recent war. He said 150 trained Israeli personnel reached India before the conflict started. According to him, India used Israeli weapons in Srinagar and other areas. This marks a serious development in the region's military cooperation. While speaking to senior journalists, the Prime Minister shared many key points. He said the decision to make the Army Chief a Field Marshal was his own. However, he always consults former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif before making important decisions. His remarks gave insight into how top-level decisions are made in Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that war is never a lasting solution. He added that one side may win, but another side always suffers. Therefore, lasting peace is the only way to ensure a secure future. He stressed the need for dialogue over conflict. ...

How India, Pakistan ceasefire saves millions globally. A recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan offers a moment of stability in the region, but the studies in recent times stress that a permanent truce is important for the region. Lasting peace between the two nuclear-armed nations would not only ease tensions in South Asia but also help prevent a broader humanitarian disaster that could spiral into global conflict. These two nuclear-armed nations have fought multiple wars since their independence in 1947, and continued hostilities – especially in the Kashmir region – pose a constant threat to regional and global peace. With both countries possessing growing nuclear arsenals, even a limited nuclear conflict could cause devastating global consequences, particularly in agriculture, climate, and human life. Historical Context. India and Pakistan have fought four wars (1947, 1965, 1971, and the Kargil War in 1999), primarily over the disputed region of Kashmir. Since then, t...

Pakistan's Lightning Response Establishes New Balance of Power. Pakistan, May 16 -- In modern warfare, things move at a lightning speed. Attacks and counter attacks take place instantly and cause so huge damages that the situation transforms decisively in a spurt of movement. If there had previously been any doubts about the fickleness of modern warfare or conflict, they were assertively cleared on 10 May. Over a course of a few hours, Pakistan's categorical response to the aggression that India committed in the dead of the night changed the dynamics of the war between the two countries, enhanced the diplomatic and political engagement at international level, and above all boosted the morale of the nation. It awakened the international community from its deep slumber, forcing US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene and bring an end to hostilities between the two nuclear armed neighbors. The conflict eventually came to a halt when US President ...

Ishaq dar says India lied about pahalgam incident, Pakistan proved truth to the world. Pakistan, May 15 -- In a recent Senate session, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected Indian allegations linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident. He stated that soon after the tragic event, Indian media launched a smear campaign, but Pakistan responsibly clarified it had no connection. Dar emphasized that through diplomatic efforts, Pakistan successfully convinced the international community that India had misled the world. Speaking during the Senate session chaired by Chairman Yousuf Raza Gillani, Dar said Pakistan maintained constant contact with global partners after India started its blame game. According to him, while India tried to provoke emotions by targeting Pakistan, world leaders called on both sides to remain calm. However, India falsely claimed on May 7 that there were attacks at 15 locations and even accused Pakistan of inciting the Sikh community. Dar...

India strikes deep inside Pakistan, Pakistan claims 5 Indian jets shot down, in major escalation. Islamabad, Pakistan / New Delhi, India CNN - India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan, both countries said on Wednesday and Pakistan claimed it had shot down five Indian Air Force jets, in an escalation that has pushed the two nations to the brink of wider conflict. India’s missile strikes early Wednesday morning targeted “terrorist infrastructure” across nine sites in Pakistan’s densely populated Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, it said. They came in response to a massacre by militants of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir two weeks ago, that New Delhi blamed on its neighbor. Pakistan said at least 26 people were killed in Wednesday’s strikes – including women and a three-year-old girl – and 46 wounded. The country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the strikes as “an act of war” and Islamabad has vowed to retaliate. Where India launched atta...

  Shahid Afridi leads Karachi rally to support armed forces, urges peace. Pakistan, May 12 -- KARACHI - Former cricketer Shahid Afridi led a peaceful rally in Karachi on Monday to express solidarity with Pakistan's armed forces following recent tensions with India. He praised the military's strength and reaffirmed the nation's unity during difficult times. Speaking to a large crowd, Afridi said the rally was held to thank Allah Almighty for Pakistan's victory and to show that the people stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their military. He emphasized that the rally was not a celebration of war but a message of peace. Afridi strongly criticized Indian media for spreading misinformation and pushing aggressive narratives. He claimed New Delhi's hostile stance had backfired, exposing the cost of provoking a peaceful neighbor like Pakistan. Moreover, Afridi accused Indian forces of targeting civilians and religious sites inside Pakistan, adding that such actions have damage...

  Salman Khan speaks in support of Pakistan against terrorism allegations. .................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pakistan, May 13 -- An old video clip of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is circulating on social media, featuring the actor speaking out in support of Pakistan amid terrorism accusations. In the viral video, Khan can be heard arguing that Pakistan itself is a victim of terrorism and that the situation is beyond their control. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding immediate blame in the aftermath of any incident. The actor made powerful statements about religious teachings, asserting that Islam fundamentally does not promote terrorism. He explicitly stated that neither the Quran nor Islamic teachings permit the killing of innocent people. The video's resurfacing comes in the context of recent India-Pakistan tens...

Pakistan's military strategy gets global validation. In just 87 hours and 25 minutes, Pakistan’s military rewrote the rules of modern warfare. Confronting the world’s second-largest army — with $70 billion in procurements over two decades — and an air force that spent $50 billion on advanced platforms, the Pakistan Armed Forces delivered three decisive outcomes: strategic precision, technological dominance, and calibrated deterrence. The 87-hour conflict was not merely a battlefield victory for Pakistan’s military; it was a global validation of three pillars: its military doctrine, its procurement strategy, and its integration of 21st-century warfare technologies. In stark contrast, 87-hour conflict triggered severe crisis of confidence within Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir interaction with officers and troops during his visit at Sialkot Garrison. — APP/File In just 87 hours and 25 minutes, Pakistan’s military rewrote the rules of modern warfare...

DG ISPR shares the operational details of ,     Bunyan ul Marsoos " بہت مضبوط بنیاد . Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, alongside senior officers from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Navy (PN) is conducting an important press conference regarding operational details of Operation  Bunyan-un-Marsoos. In a powerful and coordinated military response to Indian aggression, Pakistan successfully targeted 26 key Indian military sites, according to DG ISPR. He emphasised that these precise strikes were aimed at installations actively involved in launching attacks on innocent civilians in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The DG ISPR expressed heartfelt gratitude to the youth of Pakistan, referring to them as the “frontline soldiers” of national defence. He also commended the Pakistani media for its resilience, likening their stance against Indian misinformation campaigns to a true Bunyan-un-Marsoos—a solid and...

  "India expected weakness, got power": Pakistan Defense Minister Responds Boldly. Pakistan, May 11 -- Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declared that India's aggressive strategy failed completely in the face of Pakistan's calm and calculated response. Speaking after the US-mediated ceasefire, he said India expected an easy victory but ended up exposed on military and diplomatic fronts. "The myth of Indian arrogance has vanished into thin air," he asserted. The minister highlighted Pakistan's key concerns for future talks - Kashmir, terrorism, and the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). He confirmed that the IWT remains suspended for now, blaming India for pulling out of the agreement unilaterally after the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan, he said, is preparing international legal action against India's move to halt water sharing. During the recent clashes, India launched an unprovoked attack on May 7, killing at least 31 civilians. In response, Pakistan downed five ...

Homeland Security, rights group to meet in court over migrants at Guantanamo Bay. PENTAGON —  U.S. government lawyers are expected to face off with attorneys for civil and immigration rights groups over the use of a U.S. naval base in Cuba to hold migrants slated for deportation. Arguments in the two lawsuits over operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, filed against the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem, are set for a U.S. District Court in Washington on Friday. The suits allege that the U.S. government has overstepped its bounds by denying migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay access to legal representation and also by attempting to send migrants to the base's facilities without the proper legal authority in violation of the U.S. Constitution. DHS officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the upcoming hearing, but they have repeatedly denied the allegations while criticizing the groups bringing the lawsuits. "The American Civil L...

How world leaders are reacting to India-Pakistan military attacks. Nations call for restraint as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’, attacking several sites in Pakistan, which in response claims to down Indian jets. There has been global consternation in the wake of India launching “Operation Sindoor”, hitting multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir that New Delhi alleges are “terrorist” training sites. I n response, Islamabad claimed it struck Indian army positions and shot down several warplanes, calling India’s attacks “an act of war”. 1 : India launches Operation Sindoor, exchanges heavy fire with Pakistan 2 : Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise 3 : Pahalgam attack: A simple guide to the Kashmir conflict 4 : ‘Don’t see a major war with India, but have to be ready’: Pakistan ex-NSA At least 26 people have been killed overnight in Pakistan and 10 in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said. This is what global leaders are sayi...

Experiment proves once and for all if Americans will pay more for 'Made in USA' goods amid Trump's tariffs. A small business ran a clever experiment to see if consumers would pay more for American-made products — and the results were decisive. Ramon van Meer — owner of Afina, which sells self-filtering shower heads — was facing skyrocketing costs due to Trump's new 145 percent tariff on Chinese-made goods. To explore reshoring, van Meer sourced a US manufacturer — only to find his production costs nearly tripled. 'We make a $129 filtered showerhead in China. With tariffs surging we explored US manufacturing,' he wrote on X. 'We found a US supplier. Our costs nearly tripled.' To test consumer appetite, van Meer offered 25,000 shoppers a choice: the original $129 'Made in Asia' shower head or an $239 'Made in USA' version — an 85 percent increase in price. At the conclusion of the experiment not a single customer bought the American-made v...