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In a surprise announcement during Monday night’s White House Christmas reception, Donald Trump Jr., the 47-year-old eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, revealed that he is engaged to 38-year-old model and socialite Bettina Anderson. The couple’s engagement was announced in front of President Trump, with Anderson present at the event. A Heartfelt Proposal A video posted on social media by Trump aide Laura Loomer captured the emotional moment. In the clip, Trump Jr. expressed his nervousness, saying, “It doesn’t happen often that I’m at a loss for words because we usually communicate so well. I just want to thank Bettina for that one word – ‘Yes.’” He described the proposal as both exciting and nerve-wracking: “When you sit down to ask, you never really know what the answer will...

Pakistan finds itself in a difficult diplomatic position after aggressively courting U.S. President Donald Trump, with Washington now pressing Army Chief General Asim Munir to deploy Pakistani troops to Gaza as part of a plan to disarm the militant group Hamas, according to sources cited by Reuters. The report, quoting two sources familiar with the matter—including one closely involved in Pakistan’s economic diplomacy—said the Trump administration has asked Pakistan to contribute soldiers to a proposed Gaza stabilization force, whose mandate would include the disarmament of Hamas following Israel’s prolonged military campaign. Asim Munir Likely to Be Called to White House Again Reuters reported that General Munir has been invited to Washington once again, with a possible White Hou...

Pakistan raised a series of sharp allegations against India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), focusing on Jammu and Kashmir, following India’s rebuke of Islamabad on terrorism just a day earlier. Speaking at an open debate on “Leadership for Peace”, Gul Kesar Sarwani, Counsellor and Political Coordinator at Pakistan’s mission to the UN, claimed that “Kashmir was never part of India, nor will it ever be”. He described Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory recognized internationally, emphasizing that it falls under the UNSC’s purview. Claims on Kashmir and Human Rights Sarwani stated, “India itself brought the Kashmir issue to the Security Council and assumed the responsibility of allowing the people of Jammu and Kashmir to determine their future through a UN-superv...

In the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor, which exposed serious vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s military defenses, China has begun training Pakistan in advanced drone swarm warfare, signaling a new phase of military preparedness aimed at countering India’s superior missile and air power. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s conventional weapons systems failed to inflict any significant damage on India, while Indian missiles destroyed 11 Pakistani airbases and completely wiped out nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Following the operation, Pakistani military experts openly admitted that Islamabad lacks effective countermeasures against India’s precision missile strikes. Shift to Drone Swarm Strategy In response, Pakistan has been advised by its mi...

In the wake of a deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney, U.S. President Donald Trump called on nations worldwide to unite against Islamic extremism. Speaking at a Hanukkah event at the White House on Tuesday, Trump strongly condemned the attack and reassured the Jewish community of America’s unwavering support. Deadly Attack at Bondi Beach On Sunday evening, a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, claimed 15 lives and injured more than 25 people. Australian authorities described the incident as an Islamic State (ISIS)-inspired terrorist attack. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the attackers, a father and son duo aged 50 and 24, were motivated by ISIS ideology. Police recovered an ISIS flag from the attackers’ vehicle. The father, identified as Saj...

Former Pakistani Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been held in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since August 2023 under increasingly strict restrictions on communication and visitation. Recently, rumors of his death have drawn global attention. Speaking to Sky News’ The World with Yalda Hakim, Khan’s sons, Suleman and Qasim Khan, warned that their father’s life is at risk. They claimed that the former prime minister is being subjected to severe psychological torture, held in a so-called “death cell,” and isolated from all human contact. They further expressed concerns that Pakistan is moving towards a military-dominated authoritarianism. Harsh Conditions in Jail Qasim and Suleman Khan revealed that they have not been able to speak with their father ...

Washington: Tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated sharply on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump ordered a complete blockade of all oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela. Announcing the move on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of using stolen oil assets to fund crime, terrorism, and human trafficking. US Military Encirclement of Venezuela Trump warned that Venezuela is now “completely surrounded by the largest naval fleet in South American history” and threatened to expand the military encirclement until Caracas returns all oil, land, and other assets taken from the United States. “This will be bigger than ever before and deliver a shock Venezuela has never seen,” Trump stated. Accusations of Fina...

Washington: The Trump administration has expanded its US travel ban to cover 39 countries, nearly doubling the number of nations affected since its initial announcement earlier this year. The latest update imposes a full entry ban on five additional countries and includes 15 more under partial restrictions. Palestinian travelers holding documents from the Palestinian Authority are also now barred from entering the United States. Reason Behind the Expanded Ban The administration cited concerns over widespread corruption, fraudulent or unreliable civil documentation, and criminal records in these countries, which complicate security and immigration checks for entry into the United States. This move is part of the ongoing effort by the Trump administration to tighten US immigration and ...

London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s appeal against extradition has been postponed, with the next hearing now scheduled for March 2026. The decision came after Indian authorities provided “concrete assurances” regarding Modi’s custody in Mumbai. If the appeal is rejected during the hearing in March-April 2026, his extradition to India could proceed. Background of the Delay Modi had requested the UK High Court to reconsider his extradition appeal. The hearing was deferred following assurances from Indian officials concerning his detention in Mumbai. During proceedings, it was revealed that a confidential legal procedure—believed to be a “protection application”—may have failed in August. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), representing the Indian government in the Punjab Na...

1967, remains a day of shock in Australian political history. On this day, then-Prime Minister Harold Holt mysteriously disappeared while swimming in the ocean, leaving the nation stunned. Despite extensive search operations over several days, his body was never found, making the incident one of the most enigmatic political mysteries in history. A Passionate Swimmer Holt was an avid swimmer with a deep connection to the sea. On that fateful day, despite rough weather and dangerous rip currents at Cheviot Beach in Victoria, he entered the water. Within moments, he vanished into the waves, leaving witnesses in disbelief. The Prime Minister of Australia had simply disappeared into the ocean. Search Efforts Yield No Results Following the incident, the government launched an extensi...