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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Australian resident Naveed Akram denies role after image falsely linked to Bondi Beach shooting

Naveed Akram has publicly denied any involvement in the Bondi Beach shooting after his image was wrongly circulated online, highlighting the dangers of misinformation during breaking news events.

Pakistan’s economy rebounds as IMF praises growth, surplus and reform momentum

Pakistan’s economic recovery has gained credibility after the IMF praised stronger than expected growth, improved external balances and the country’s first current account surplus in fourteen years. The Fund notes that reserves are rising and inflation is contained, though climate risks and reform challenges persist.

Trump Gold Card launched as wealth-based fast track to U.S. residency

President Trump has introduced the Trump Gold Card, a fast-track residency programme designed for wealthy applicants, billed as a revenue booster and a premium alternative to the traditional Green Card.

Afghan scholars declare foreign fighting illegitimate without state approval

Afghanistan’s top scholars have issued a joint decree reinforcing the Islamic Emirate’s Sharia authority, declaring national defence a personal duty and banning foreign military involvement without explicit state permission.

افغان علما کا متفقہ اعلامیہ: بغیر اجازت بیرون ملک مسلح کارروائی ناجائز قرار

افغانستان کے ممتاز علما و مشائخ نے کابل میں ایک تاریخی اجلاس کے بعد مشترکہ اعلامیہ جاری کیا ہے جس میں اسلامی امارت کی شرعی حیثیت، ریاستی خودمختاری، بیرونی مداخلت کے خلاف دفاع، اور غیر اسلامی اقوام کے ساتھ تعلقات کی شرعی حدود کو واضح کیا گیا ہے۔ علما نے امارتِ اسلامی کی اطاعت کو لازم، ملکی دفاع کو فرضِ عین، بیرونِ ملک مسلح سرگرمیوں کو ممنوع اور امتِ مسلمہ میں اتحاد کو وقت کی اہم ضرورت قرار دیا ہے۔

Kemi Badenoch has declared war on the welfare state

In a blistering London speech, the Conservative leader tore into mental-health diagnoses, child-poverty metrics, and Labour’s welfare vision — igniting the fiercest policy fight of her campaign.

Trump targets Indian ‘Dumped’ rice as new flashpoint in US-India trade

In a few pointed lines at the White House, President Trump accused India of “dumping” rice into US markets and demanded to know why New Delhi is “allowed” to do so without heavier tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied any exemption, but the exchange has raised the prospect that Indian rice could become the next flashpoint in US–India trade

Most Pakistanis say they paid no bribe as survey backs state’s stability push

A new nationwide corruption survey paints a cautiously positive picture for Pakistan’s state. Most respondents say they did not pay a bribe in the past year and many acknowledge economic stabilisation, but they also demand stronger accountability, cleaner political funding and real protection for whistleblowers.

Sikh rights group urges Trump to ban Indian nationals, citing Security threats and persecution

Sikhs for Justice has pressed the Trump administration to add India to the restricted countries list, alleging security risks, visa abuse and systematic persecution of Sikhs.

واشنگٹن کے قریب آپریشن الائز ویلکم کے تحت آئے افغان داعش خراسان کے مشتبہ دہشت گرد کی گرفتاری

امریکی امیگریشن حکام نے افغان شہری جان شاہ صوفی کو واشنگٹن کے قریب داعش خراسان کے مبینہ دہشت گرد کے طور پر گرفتار کرلیا۔ یہ چند ہی دنوں میں کسی افغان شہری کی تیسری گرفتاری ہے، جس نے ویٹنگ کے عمل اور قومی سلامتی کے بارے میں سنگین سوالات کھڑے کر دیے ہیں۔

Afghan ISIS-K suspect arrested near Washington after entering US through Operation Allies Welcome

Homeland Security has detained an Afghan man with alleged ISIS-K links who entered under Operation Allies Welcome, escalating political scrutiny after two similar arrests last week.

নরেন্দ্র মোদির ব্যক্তিগত জীবন সম্পর্কে মার্কিন এজেন্সিগুলোর হাতে থাকা তথ্য ভারতকে বিদেশি ব্ল্যাকমেইলের শিকার বানাতে পারে, মন্তব্য করেছেন ভারতীয় রাজনীতিক সুব্রামনিয়ান স্বামী

নরেন্দ্র মোদির ব্যক্তিগত জীবন নিয়ে মার্কিন গোয়েন্দা সংস্থাগুলোর হাতে এমন কিছু তথ্য ও ছবি রয়েছে, যার ফলে তাঁর জন্য মার্কিন চাপ থেকে নিজেকে বাঁচানো কঠিন হয়ে যেতে পারে। এই পরিস্থিতি ভারতের জাতীয় স্বার্থের জন্য ক্ষতিকর প্রমাণিত হয়ে দেশটিকে বিদেশি ব্ল্যাকমেইলের শিকার বানাতে পারে।