Author: Barry

Lahore, August 28, 2025 — In Pakistan’s Punjab province, severe flooding has claimed at least 12 lives and dislocated hundreds of thousands, as the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers swell to record levels. Mass evacuations were ordered as the crisis caused major structural integrity concerns over key irrigation barrages – Arab News +3 Dawn +3...

King Charles III made headlines this month after Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, announced her decision regarding her future role within the royal family. As King Charles has taken up leading British monarchy since Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, this unexpected statement from him showcases their unity and dedication as a unit. Early this week, Meghan...

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar issued harsh criticism today of leftist governments in France, Britain, Canada and Australia for trying to force a Palestinian state on Israel through diplomatic channels. Speaking at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in New York he warned such efforts would amount to nothing short of suicide...

Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni conveyed this offer of help during a phone call with Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi of Pakistan’s Interior Ministry. Solidarity Amid Catastrophe Iran’s Minister Momeni expressed deepest regret over the devastating flooding and landslides which had taken place across Pakistan, with severe flooding occurring mainly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan being...

On Sunday, Palestinian factions in Gaza claimed responsibility for an aggressive resistance operation against Israeli forces and reported several Israeli soldiers were killed or wounded during clashes within Gaza City. This incident marked one of the bloodiest phases of fighting ever experienced, both sides suffering significant casualties as the eleventh month progresses. On Tuesday evening,...

After years of tension along their contested border, India and China have taken tentative steps toward a diplomatic thaw, prompting questions as to whether closer cooperation between Asia’s two largest economies might reshape regional trade dynamics – potentially undermining US influence in the region. Remarkable Change in Relations Early this summer, signs of warming ties...

Hamas issued a strong response to the United Nations’ declaration of famine in parts of Gaza, calling for immediate opening of all border crossings and decrying Israel’s blockade as being at the source of its humanitarian disaster. Hamas issued an online statement Friday demanding immediate action by the UN and Security Council to end war...

At an unprecedented gathering in London, hundreds of prominent business leaders from the UK joined together in demanding immediate action be taken on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, calling it a moral imperative on behalf of international communities and businesses to address Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. An open letter signed by CEOs, entrepreneurs and senior executives from...

Northern Pakistan is currently facing an acute humanitarian catastrophe as monsoon-induced floods and flash floods have claimed nearly 400 lives over the last five days alone. Torrential rainfalls–characterized by sudden cloudbursts–have decimated communities by washing away entire villages, sparking landslides, and leaving hundreds missing. Rapid Onset, Widespread Devastation Since late Thursday evening, torrential downpours have...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently proposed convening a direct summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of what he termed as his “serious push” to end the conflict in Ukraine. His proposal, unveiled during comments at a political event in Florida, has garnered immediate worldwide interest and caused...