International

An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during the Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot. This marks the first crash in the event’s history.

Based on international media coverage, including BBC Urdu, this opinion article examines how the USS Gerald R. Ford’s arrival near Latin America has intensified US–Venezuela tensions, raising questions about military balance and political strategy.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to Washington was marked by ceremonial grandeur, strategic agreements, and ambitious investment pledges. Welcomed by President Donald Trump at the White House, the trip underscored the depth of US–Saudi relations, while also touching on sensitive regional issues and future cooperation in defense, energy, and peace initiatives.

A senior White House official has said President Donald Trump will use his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to encourage Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, a U.S.‑brokered initiative aimed at normalizing ties between Israel and Arab states.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to approve the sale of advanced U.S. F‑35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that could reshape the military balance in the Middle East and spark debate in Washington.

A Bangladesh court has handed down a death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ruling her guilty of crimes against humanity linked to last year’s student protests.

Iranian forces boarded and diverted a Marshall Islands‑flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US condemnation and renewed concerns over global shipping security.

A special tribunal in Dhaka is set to announce its verdict in a crimes against humanity case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accused of ordering a violent crackdown on protests last year.

Thousands marched in Mexico City’s Zócalo against President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security policies, leaving more than 100 injured and 20 arrested after clashes with police.

The British government is set to introduce sweeping changes to refugee policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait 20 years before applying for permanent settlement.