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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a fierce attack on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of massacring Kurdish citizens while accommodating Iran’s “terror regime”. The remarks come as Pakistan hosts sensitive US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, following its successful mediation of a two-week ceasefire.

Rehan Kazmi, a resident of Kintoor in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and native of Ayatollah Khomeini’s ancestral village, claimed that the United States has been “defeated badly” in its conflict with Iran. He asserted that Iran’s strength compelled Washington to accept a two-week ceasefire under Tehran’s conditions.

“Lyari in India,” a seasonal riverbed in Gujarat’s Kutch region, is trending on social media. Known for its canyon-like rock formations shaped by erosion and sedimentation, the offbeat landscape is drawing visitors and content creators fascinated by its rugged beauty.

Indian authorities uncovered a Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence-backed espionage network exploiting juveniles under the Juvenile Justice Act. Recruits installed CCTV at sensitive sites, guided by adults, highlighting evolving ISI tactics and potential security risks

Police in Rawalpindi charged relatives of Imran Khan and PTI members under anti-terror laws after protests near Adiala Jail, while Amnesty International condemned detentions and restrictions on peaceful assembly

Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi have accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife of holding undisclosed foreign assets and multiple passports, demanding affidavits and an SIT probe.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned India of a retaliatory strike in Kolkata if New Delhi attempts any “false flag operation.” Speaking in Sialkot, Asif alleged that such operations were being planned but offered no evidence.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any misadventure by Pakistan would invite an unprecedented and decisive response from India. He said Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India’s strong stance against terrorism

A study found that India and Nigeria accounted for nearly one-third of global under-five deaths in 2023. While child mortality has declined significantly since 1990, several countries are unlikely to meet UN targets by 2030

Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists from Fitna al-Khawarij in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bara and Bannu districts. Sanitisation operations continue amid rising militancy in the province and intensified counter-terrorism efforts

Pakistan is hosting a quadrilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey to discuss the West Asia conflict and de-escalation efforts. Leaders aim to promote dialogue and regional stability

A US Congressional Research Service report says Pakistan remains a base for multiple terror groups despite decades of military action. Twelve of 15 listed outfits are US-designated, including Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and TTP.

The United States has opened a diplomatic channel with Iran through Pakistan even as military strikes continue under Operation Epic Fury. Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington presented a 15-point peace framework to Tehran via Islamabad, signalling possible de-escalation despite tensions.

The Islamabad High Court ruled that advertising sanitation jobs exclusively for Christians is unconstitutional. A Bitter Winter report reveals that structural discrimination against religious minorities persists in Pakistan, showing legal decisions alone cannot dismantle entrenched social hierarchies.

A Christian man in Pakistan faces a possible death sentence under blasphemy laws, with his case linked to an alleged network accused of fabricating charges for extortion. The case has raised serious concerns over fairness and misuse of laws.

China’s HQ-9B air defence system is facing global criticism after reported failures in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran. A report said the missiles and JY-27A radars failed to detect or stop attacks in real combat, raising doubts about Chinese military technology

The Baloch Republican Guards claimed responsibility for blowing up a major gas pipeline carrying fuel from Sui to Karachi in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Balochistan Liberation Front reported attacks on military checkpoints in Balochistan, escalating regional security tensions

Afghan analyst Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan’s ISI of targeting Chinese projects in Afghanistan, aiming to preserve CPEC’s strategic role. Arms shipments to anti-Taliban groups in Wakhan Corridor highlight proxy conflicts, regional insecurity, and Pakistan’s efforts to influence Beijing-Kabul engagement

At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inadvertently admitted responsibility, acknowledging that India’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan was being destroyed by Pakistan’s actions.

The government debunked social media claims and warned about an AI-generated deepfake video of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi circulating online. PIB Fact Check said the fabricated posts are part of a Pakistani disinformation campaign targeting India.