Anti Cheating Act: India Doubles Prison Terms for Exam Paper Leaks After Youth Protests
India’s parliament has passed a tougher Anti Cheating Act, doubling the maximum prison sentence for exam paper leaks to 10 years and raising fines above $1 million, following weeks of youth-led protests that forced the country’s education minister to resign. Background Exam paper leaks have remained a persistent problem across India’s national and state-level testing […]
Trump Highway in Western Sahara Reignites Questions Over Morocco’s Disputed Territory
US President Donald Trump claims Morocco has named a new $1 billion highway through Western Sahara after him, a gesture that, if confirmed, would underscore just how far Washington’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory has reshaped regional politics. Morocco’s government has so far stayed silent on the announcement. Background Understanding why […]
Nauru Name Change Is Official Pacific Island Nation Now Known as Naoero
The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially completed its Nauru name change, and the country is now known as the Republic of Naoero. The announcement came on July 30, 2026, marking the end of a name that was never truly the island’s own and the return of one that always was. Background: Why […]
Pakistan–US Interfaith Harmony Strengthened Through Meeting Between Rev. Shahid M. Paul and Minister Ryan Dotson
Pakistan–US Cooperation for Interfaith Harmony and Peace Strengthened Through Constructive Dialogue Minister Ryan Dotson and Rev. Shahid M. Paul reaffirm their commitment to promoting peace, religious harmony, national unity, and stronger relations between Pakistan and the United States. Faisalabad (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) : A cordial and productive meeting was held between Rev. Shahid M. Paul […]
UEFA Says ‘World Cup Is Not for Sale,’ Warns of FIFA Boycott
NYON: European football’s 55 member associations have unanimously backed a proposal to boycott FIFA World Cups if world football’s governing body moves ahead with plans to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting convened by UEFA following FIFA’s announcement earlier this week outlining a proposal to […]
US Iran War News: Trump Vows “It’s Our Turn” After Intercepted Missile Attack
The latest US Iran war news confirms that tensions between Washington and Tehran have flared up again after United States Central Command intercepted a wave of Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at American forces stationed in the Middle East. President Donald Trump responded within hours, warning that the United States would strike back with full force. […]
India’s Arms Exports Are Booming But the Israel Question Is Getting Uncomfortable
India recorded its highest-ever defence exports. The numbers look impressive on paper. But as Amnesty International’s latest report makes clear, who India is selling to and what those weapons are being used for is becoming one of the most difficult foreign policy questions New Delhi has ever had to face. India Defence Exports Hit Record […]
Pakistan Pushing Hard to Revive US-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad
Pakistan says it is doing everything in its power to bring the United States and Iran back to the Islamabad talks, as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate despite brief pauses in fighting. The Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday that Islamabad remains deeply engaged in diplomatic efforts and views dialogue as the only real […]
Iran Oil Sanctions Evasion Continues Off Malaysia Despite US Naval Blockade
Iranian oil tankers continue offloading crude in waters off Malaysia’s east coast despite a renewed US naval blockade meant to choke off Tehran’s oil revenue. Satellite tracking shows the sanctions-evasion network has barely slowed down, even as tensions between Iran and the US keep escalating across the wider region. Background The current standoff traces back […]
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinian, Destroy Gaza Mosque
Israeli warplanes struck central and northern Gaza on Tuesday, killing at least one Palestinian, wounding more than a dozen others, and destroying a mosque along with tents sheltering displaced families. The strikes are the latest flashpoint in the Israel-Palestine conflict, a dispute whose roots stretch back more than a century. Background Understanding today’s violence requires […]