Amid the recent India-Pakistan conflict, Turkey emerged as one of the few nations openly backing Islamabad, raising questions about Ankara’s geopolitical motives. Experts suggest that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s vision of reviving the Ottoman Empire is a key factor driving Turkey’s support for Pakistan. Turkey’s Military Assistance to Pakistan While China’s support for Pakistan…
The fragile India-Pakistan ceasefire could be at risk if New Delhi refuses to reverse the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warned Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. His statement comes amid heightened tensions following India’s decision to suspend the treaty after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope for a ceasefire with Russia, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks in Turkey on May 15. Zelensky, in a statement on May 11, reiterated Ukraine’s demand for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire before negotiations begin. He emphasized that a full and reliable truce must be…
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has officially banned the Awami League, the country’s oldest political party, under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The decision, announced on May 10, 2025, follows months of political unrest and demands from various groups for the party’s dissolution. Government’s Justification for the Ban According to an official statement,…
Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire, praising the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for agreeing to de-escalate tensions. In a statement issued on May 10, Yunus commended the two leaders for their decision to engage in diplomatic talks following days of military hostilities. He also…
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has reportedly been absent from public view following India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Munir’s Absence Raises Questions Pakistan’s Response to Operation Sindoor Military & Political Implications As tensions escalate, Munir’s next…
Russia has urged India and Pakistan to take measures to reduce tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. The attack was initially claimed by Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF), but the group later distanced itself from the statement, alleging that their social media account was hacked….
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has returned to the country after four months of medical treatment in London, adding pressure on the interim government to hold national elections. Zia, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, arrived in Dhaka on May 6, 2025, via a Qatari royal air ambulance, accompanied by her two daughters-in-law. Her…
Muscat: Iran has voiced extreme caution regarding the success of its ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, citing major unresolved differences after the third round of talks held in Oman. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, speaking to state media, acknowledged that while discussions were serious and technical, key disagreements persist. “There is seriousness and…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Minister Hanif Abbasi has issued a stark warning to India, threatening nuclear retaliation amidst rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Abbasi declared that Pakistan’s 130 nuclear warheads, along with its Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi missiles, are “only for India” and would be deployed if provoked. The minister’s remarks came after India announced…
