Author: Barry

Gaza City – Residents of Gaza City are facing sleepless nights as Israeli airstrikes continue to hit this densely-populated enclave, leaving in their wake destruction, fear and uncertainty. Bombardments echo across the night sky while families huddle together inside darkened homes or makeshift shelters waiting to see whether they will make it until morning. Nights...

Hamas, the Palestinian movement, has issued an appeal to Palestinians across the West Bank and Jerusalem to join a mass “pilgrimage” to Al-Aqsa Mosque against what it describes as “settler provocations” at Islam’s third holiest site. This appeal comes amid rising tensions in East Jerusalem where visits by Israeli settlers under police protection have led...

As part of its renewed criminal investigation into Bolton’s handling of classified materials, the FBI conducted searches at both his Maryland residence and Washington office on Friday morning – the latter as part of a resumed criminal probe – though neither have yet been charged with or arrested for their roles in that process. These...

China has undertaken an ambitious diplomatic initiative by offering to mediate tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban, in an attempt to foster more stable and cooperative relations between both regional players. With both parties having distinct interests at play, questions arise as to whether China will successfully reconcile longstanding political and security obstacles between these...

Indian and Chinese leaders announced on August 20, 2025 a historic breakthrough in regional relations by agreeing to resume suspended direct flights, strengthen business ties and reopen border trade – signaling an important new phase in bilateral engagement. Renewing Connectivity in the Air and Beyond India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister...

French President Emmanuel Macron has encouraged European and international partners to prepare a fresh round of sanctions against Russia if peace initiatives aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict fail. Speaking at an Elysee Palace press conference, Macron emphasized both France’s support for dialogue as well as its readiness to increase pressure against Moscow if negotiations...

By [Your Name], August 18th 2025 Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday applauded security forces’ swift actions for foiling an attempted suicide attack during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. Addressing reporters in Quetta, Bugti thanked Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), police, and intelligence agencies for stopping what could have been an even more deadly tragedy. The...

French President Emmanuel Macron issued one of his sharpest warnings yet about Europe’s response to Ukraine, declaring that any weakness towards Russia now would only lead to increased instability and new conflicts later on. At a defense policy forum in Paris, Macron urged European leaders to exert pressure on Moscow while strengthening military and economic...

Anchorage–Moscow, August 16, 2025 — Friday’s highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska produced no tangible agreements—yet Putin emerged the clear victor, enhancing his global standing while making zero visible concessions. A Rousing Entrance, a Quiet Exit The summit began with all the trappings of spectacle: red...

Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, reiterated Friday that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is strictly kept for defensive use and not aggressive aims. His statement comes amid rising regional tensions and recent discussions regarding nuclear posturing across South Asia. Reiterating Defensive Doctrines Asif stressed to media that Pakistan’s nuclear and missile capabilities were designed solely for...