French President Emmanuel Macron will host Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas at Elysee Palace on Tuesday in an important diplomatic move that marks a new chapter of France’s efforts to mediate peace in the Middle East. Their meeting is expected to cover various topics – ranging from Palestinian political developments and regional stability concerns...
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Gaza killings surpass 69,000 as violence persists despite a ceasefire agreement
Death toll in Gaza continues to skyrocket despite an agreement reached on October 10 between Hamas and Israel that went into effect October 10, 2025. Gaza health officials estimate at least 69,169 fatalities as of early November according to Al Jazeera +3actualite Arab News +3 Washington Post.Even after the US and regional mediators agreed on...
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What Viktor Orban Obtained From Donald Trump
Viktor Orban and Donald Trump met recently at the White House, marking a diplomatic victory for Hungary but also demonstrating its limits as an ally. While immediate relief was found on one front, more questions than answers remain open in several others. What Orban AchievedHis crowning achievement: Hungary was granted an exemption from U.S. sanctions...
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As part of key reforms, it appears likely that a “Commander of Defence Forces” title could soon be on the cards.
As part of its reform efforts to strengthen joint operational command across Pakistan’s military services, Pakistan’s federal government may institute a new position: Commander of Defence Forces (CDF). To this end, The Economic Times, Geo News and Islamabad Post all report this move as “an unprecedented change”.As part of a proposed amendment to Article 243...
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Donald Trump revises Pakistan-India clash tally to include eight downed jets “essentially.”
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed at a Miami business forum this week that eight fighter jets had been shot down during India and Pakistan’s May 2025 military standoff, upping his initial estimate from five or seven. Geo NewsMoneycontrolTrump informed attendees that when news of India and Pakistan’s growing conflict broke, he was already engaged in...
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Pakistan and Arab-Islamic Nations Urge Urgent Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Stress
At an international gathering in Istanbul today, foreign ministers from a coalition of Arab and Islamic states–Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, UAE Jordan Indonesia and Qatar–issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid to Gaza in immediate fashion while denouncing ceasefire violations as they called for implementation of October truce accords fully. Radio Pakistan + 2 and...
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Tesla Sales Decline Continue Across Europe
Tesla Inc’s sales in Europe have again declined, underscoring its ongoing struggle there while the overall EV market expands rapidly. Data from ACEA and industry analysts shows that Tesla registrations have declined sharply despite strong growth across Europe’s broader EV market. (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association [ACEA]).Tesla sales plunged 49% year-on-year in April 2025 across Europe,...
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Nigeria welcomes US assistance to combat “terrorism”, in light of Donald Trump’s threats.
Recent US-Nigeria Security Diplomacy and ThreatsReuters | Nigeria Accepts US Help in Combating TerrorismToday The Washington PostPresident Donald Trump threatens potential military action in Nigeria and announces aid will cease, according to today’s Associated Press news reports. At the same time, US has approved potential $346 million arms sale to Nigeria to strengthen security measures...
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Pakistan Arrests Fisherman Allegedly Working for Indian Intelligence Agencies
Pakistani authorities arrested Ejaz Mallah (also spelled Ijaz Mallah), accusing him of having been recruited by Indian intelligence services to carry out spy activities within Pakistan. This announcement was made at a joint press conference by Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on 1 November 2025 in Islamabad,...
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Israel to approve Nearly 2,000 New West Bank Settlement Units
Israel Approves Nearly 2,000 New West Bank Settlement Units Israeli authorities recently made headlines when they announced plans to approve 1,973 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank, set for approval by the Higher Planning Council at its upcoming session. This indicates Israel’s ongoing expansion of settlements on territory internationally recognized as Palestinian land,...