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Taiwan has long been claimed by China as its territory. Recently, the Japanese Prime Minister suggested the possibility of military action concerning Taiwan, sparking outrage in Beijing. The escalating tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan have now reached alarming levels. Experts warn that a single misstep between these two economic giants in Asia could trigger a military confrontation, potentially spiraling into a global conflict. According to The Sun, experts have highlighted that the current verbal exchanges between Chinese and Japanese leaders reflect a dangerous security situation in the region. Professor Ashok Swain of Uppsala University told The Sun, “While the chances of an all-out war are low, the situation could deteriorate unexpectedly.” Taiwan at the CenterMili...

Islamabad: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, senior Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has sharply criticized Pakistan’s military and government for their handling of relations with Afghanistan. Known for his influence among clerics and the country’s Islamic educational circles, Rehman did not hold back in blaming Pakistan’s policies for ongoing tensions across the border. Speaking to Pakistani traders seeking the resumption of trade with Afghanistan, Rehman expressed frustration over the government’s priorities. Last month, Pakistan halted cross-border trade following military tensions, which adversely affected markets and business sectors in the country. Criticism of Pakistan’s Afghanistan Policy Addressing the traders, Rehman said, “Pakistan’s policy t...

Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tied the knot with Jodie Hayden in a private ceremony at The Lodge, his official residence in Canberra. At 62, Albanese became the first Australian Prime Minister to marry while in office. This is his second marriage, following his divorce from former NSW politician Carmel Tebbutt in 2019. Albanese has a son, Nathan, from his first marriage. Albanese had proposed to Hayden on Valentine’s Day last year, and their wedding had been widely anticipated ever since. Several key members of his cabinet attended the ceremony, including Jim Chalmers, Penny Wong, Katy Gallagher, Richard Marles, and actor Rice Muldoon. Hayden’s 5-year-old niece Ella and her brother Patrick also served as witnesses. The couple has received congratulations from acro...

Colombo: Cyclone Ditwah has unleashed massive destruction across Sri Lanka, leaving at least 123 people dead and around 130 still missing, according to government officials on Saturday. The toll is expected to rise as rescue teams have not yet been able to reach several devastated regions. The cyclone-triggered flash floods and landslides have displaced more than 44,000 people, who have now been shifted to temporary shelters set up across the country. Sri Lanka has been grappling with severe weather for over a week, but conditions deteriorated dramatically on Thursday and Friday as Ditwah intensified, inundating residential regions and triggering landslides in hill districts. Officials estimate property damage worth billions of rupees, with many homes, roads, bridges, and public faci...

Dhaka: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia continues to remain in a critical and fragile medical condition, a day after she was admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. Senior leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirmed that a special medical team is closely monitoring her health round the clock, while prayers are being offered across the country for her swift recovery. According to BNP officials, Nobel laureate and Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus had sent his legal adviser Asif Nazrul and special aide Monir Haider to the hospital on Friday night to review the condition of the BNP chairperson. After returning, Nazrul wrote in a late-night Facebook post around 1 a.m., “I visited Evercare Hospital and have just returned. Begum Khaleda Zia’s physical conditio...

The United States has announced an immediate suspension of visa issuance for all individuals traveling on Afghan passports, following a deadly shooting targeting two National Guard members. In a parallel move, the Trump administration has also halted all asylum application decisions until further notice—marking one of the toughest immigration measures in recent years. Visa Freeze Announced After Attack on National Guard On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed through a post on X that visas for Afghan passport holders had been stopped without delay.“There is no priority greater than the safety of our nation and our people,” Rubio wrote, underlining the seriousness of the government’s response. The decision comes just days after two National Guard members were shot ...

Kathmandu: Nepal’s central bank has released a new 100-rupee currency note featuring a revised national map that includes the disputed Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura. The move is likely to escalate tensions between India and Nepal, as these areas have long been recognized as part of India. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the map had previously appeared on older notes, but the government recently revised it specifically for the 100-rupee denomination. Other denominations, including 10, 50, and 500 rupees, do not feature the new map. The new 100-rupee note prominently displays Mount Everest on the left, Nepal’s national flower, the rhododendron, as a watermark on the right, and a light green map of Nepal in the background. The Ashoka Pillar, indica...

Kabul: Afghanistan has sent a strong message to Pakistan, asserting its sovereignty after finalizing a major medicine supply deal with India. Taliban Health Minister Noor Jalal stated that Afghanistan is not beholden to any country and will no longer tolerate external interference. Following disruptions in trade with Pakistan, Afghanistan faced a severe shortage of medicines. Pakistan had reportedly used medical supplies as leverage to pressure the Taliban government. In response, Afghanistan signed a $100 million agreement with Indian pharmaceutical companies to import essential medicines. Minister Jalal emphasized that this partnership ensures the country’s health needs will be met and strengthens ties with international partners. Speaking after inaugurating a 200-bed hospital in K...

Ankara: Turkey has once again drawn attention to the Kashmir issue, signaling its continued support for Pakistan on the global stage. This time, the remarks came not on an international forum but within Turkey’s own Parliament, highlighting Ankara’s ongoing alignment with Islamabad. During a budget session for the Foreign Ministry, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan referenced Kashmir while presenting the 2026 budget to the Planning and Budget Committee. Speaking on South Asian disputes, Fidan emphasized that the Kashmir conflict should be resolved through dialogue and in accordance with international law. “Our stance remains firm that bilateral disputes, especially over Kashmir, must be addressed through negotiation guided by international law,” Fidan said. “We observed in May tha...

Kyiv: The skies over Ukraine have become a battlefield for air supremacy, with Russian Su-35 fighter jets clashing against French-made Mirage 2000 aircraft. Both sides are releasing videos to demonstrate their aerial dominance, reflecting the ongoing struggle for control in the region. Russian state-owned company Rostec claimed that its Su-35S jets forced Western F-16s and Mirage 2000s into low-altitude maneuvers, while targeting enemy positions from hundreds of kilometers away. According to Rostec CEO, the Su-35’s advanced Irbis-E radar can detect targets up to 400 km away, and long-range missiles like R-77 and R-37M enhance its strike precision. Russia has reportedly lost around eight Su-35 jets in the conflict so far. Meanwhile, Ukraine has highlighted the performance of its Mirag...