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Topic: Conflict

‘93000 pants ceremony 2.0’—Afghan journalist sees a 1971 moment in conflict with Pakistan

Some videos on social media showed Afghani fighters displaying trousers, allegedly of Pakistani soldiers who fled their positions during the clashes.

Iran says parliament is preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Dubai (Reuters) -Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the Iranian parliament is preparing a bill to leave the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), adding that

Foreign tourists spooked by India-Pakistan tensions. Changing plans, ditching north

Many tourists are changing plans and looking for alternative holiday destinations within India. They’re steering clear of Leh, Rishikesh, Shimla and other popular spots.

SubscriberWrites: Dire need of exemplary professional journalism and serious public concern

Amid constant news shifts, society struggles to focus. Professional journalism must expand in size, quality, and neutrality to ensure public is informed and do actionable discourse.

UNICEF raises alarm over conflict in Sudan, says 270,000 people at risk

Aid agency warns of a devastating impact on children as basic services are disrupted.

Houthis say struck British oil tanker in Red Sea, shot down US drone over Yemen’s Saada Governorate

US military has yet to comment on the incident, but CBS News confirmed the crash of an MQ-9 inside Yemen.

At least 528 killed, 4599 injured in Sudan, as deadly conflict continues for 3rd week

Struggle between Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted into conflict on 15 April. Violence has rocked the capital Khartoum and the western region of Darfur.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.