امریکی کمیشن برائے بین الاقوامی مذہبی آزادی کا بھارت میں مذہبی آزادی کی بگڑتی صورتحال پر اظہارِ تشویش، واشنگٹن سے بعض بھارتی حکام کے خلاف پابندیوں کا مطالبہ کر دیا۔ کمیشن نے زور دیا ہے کہ نئی دہلی کے ساتھ تعلقات کو مذہبی آزادی کے معاملات سے جوڑا جائے۔
بھارت میں نریندر مودی کے برسرِ اقتدار آنے کے بعد مذہبی اقلیتوں کے خلاف پُرتشدد و نفرت انگیز واقعات میں اضافہ ہوا۔ مسلمانوں پر متشدد حملوں کے بعد اب کرسچین کمیونٹی بھی ہندو انتہا پسندوں کی نفرت کا شکار ہے جبکہ مودی ایسے واقعات کی مذمت تک نہیں کرتے۔
As India undergoes the second phase of what is billed as the world's largest democratic exercise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term for India’s soul amidst communal tensions and concerns over diminishing voter turnout.
During a roadshow in Hyderabad, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath promised that the BJP would rename Hyderabad to 'Bhagyanagar' if elected in Telangana, criticising the current government's policies and pledging changes to city names and reservation policies.
U.S. prevents assassination plot against Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and diplomatic tensions simmer amid concerns over India's role in targeted attacks on Sikh separatists.
Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.
PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.
Trump posted US-Iran deal terms from the Situation Room on 29 May. Strait of Hormuz to open. Blockade lifted. Nuclear material to be destroyed. Final determination pending. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar was in Washington meeting Rubio at the same moment. The Thursday Times reports.