War

Russia Prepares for Nuclear Test: In a sharp escalation of nuclear‑tension rhetoric, Russia announced that it is actively working on proposals for a possible nuclear weapons test. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on November 8, 2025 that President Vladimir Putin’s instruction—given at a Security Council meeting on November 5—is under implementation.  What Was Said Lavrov, citing the state news…

Gaza Faces Critical Medicine Shortage: The humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip deepened this week as reports emerged of severe medicine and medical‑supply shortages, alongside fuel and logistics constraints, caused by an ongoing aid blockade. With hospitals shutting services, vaccination campaigns stalled, and children and vulnerable patients increasingly at risk, the crisis has reached a…

Gaza Under Fire: A fragile cease-fire in Gaza, announced just hours ago, appears to have collapsed as Israeli forces resumed airstrikes on multiple locations across the strip. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claim the strikes targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad strongholds in northern and central Gaza, while Palestinian sources report extensive civilian damage and mounting…

Summit Postponed: In a dramatic turn of events, plans for a high‑stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest have been shelved. The proposed meeting, which had sparked global attention, was announced in mid‑October and was widely expected to mark a major diplomatic initiative in the war in Ukraine. However, by…

Trade tensions between the United States and China have accelerated once again as both sides prepare for a fresh round of negotiations while simultaneously issuing warnings of sweeping tariffs. Washington has threatened a 100 percent duty on Chinese imports unless Beijing relaxes new export curbs on critical rare‑earth minerals, while China has responded with export controls…

In the wake of escalating violence along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban administration announced a temporary 48‑hour truce, effective from about 6:00 p.m. Pakistan Standard Time. The truce was declared following days of fierce clashes, including airstrikes and ground exchanges, which inflicted substantial casualties and raised international alarm.  Drivers of the Conflict The…

The brief 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended, according to diplomatic sources, and formal peace talks are being planned in Doha. This extension follows days of violent cross-border attacks and comes as both countries face mounting international pressure to resolve disputes through dialogue rather than confrontation. According to Reuters, delegations from both…