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Maldives Bans Israeli Tourists in Show of ‘Resolute Solidarity’ with Palestine
President Mohamed Muizzu signed the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, adopted by the People's Majlis (parliament) recently. The amendment is a "strong stance against the ongoing atrocities and the on-going acts of genocide perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people," a statement released from his office said.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Revives Two-Nation Theory, Says ‘We Are Different from Hindus’
His observations were made at a speech while attending the Overseas Pakistani Convention in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Trump Administration Faces Standoff with Judiciary Amid Contempt Threats
A federal judge threatened on Wednesday to hold the administration in criminal contempt after it disregarded his instruction to return a plane carrying Venezuelan migrants to the U.S. These migrants were being returned to a notorious high-security prison in El Salvador.
China Defends Against U.S. Cyber Accusations, Calls Hacking Claims Baseless: Defense Spokesperson
The official stressed that blaming China in this way with such accusations would not serve to erase the U.S.'s own reputation as the "empire of hacking."
California sues Trump administration over 'unlawful tariffs'
Newsom blasted the tariffs as having caused California families, businesses, and the state economy immense disruption, noting prices and potential job loss as top concerns.
Israel Claims Control Over One-Third of Gaza Amid Ongoing Offensive
It follows a video infographic published by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where the Morag Corridor cuts through the southern portion of the Gaza Strip, bisecting between Rafah and Khan Younis cities. It thus isolates Rafah from Khan Younis and central Gaza, Xinhua news agency reported.
White House Announces Steep Tariffs on Chinese Goods in Response to Retaliatory Measures
This development follows President Donald Trump’s directive to initiate an investigation into the "national security risks posed by the US' reliance on imported, processed critical minerals and derived products." These materials include essential elements such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and various rare-earth metals that are vital in producing smartphones, electric vehicle batteries, and defense-related hardware.
"Pakistan Played A Double Game With Taliban", Says S Jaishankar On Terrorism
Referring to students of Charotar University of Science and Technology in Gujarat, Jaishankar stated, "Pakistan was playing a double game. It was with both the Taliban and also with the other side. But, when the Americans left, the double game could not be sustained." He further added that Pakistan's longtime approach of supporting terrorism in the area ultimately went wrong.
Pakistan Intended to Blame 26/11 on ‘Disgruntled Indian Muslims’: Ex-IB Special Director
Talking to The Hindu, Prasad pointed out that the IM, despite being an indigenous group, was being handled from Karachi and had strong links with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) giving active support.
Bangladesh: BNP Plans Talks with Yunus, Urges Timely National Elections
The BNP will also demand a clear and transparent roadmap to the next polls, as per local media reports.
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