International

In the quiet town of Telford, England, the term "grooming gang" has become synonymous with a decades-long scandal of sexual exploitation of young girls by predominantly Pakistani men, prompting a broader question: how would such cases be handled in Pakistan, the country of origin for many of these offenders?

A vessel, part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet and laden with oil, was apprehended by Finnish authorities after it allegedly dragged its anchor across the seabed, severing a power cable and several internet lines. This event, while seemingly isolated, taps into deeper currents of geopolitical tension and the strategic importance of maritime routes and infrastructure.

Wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, have lead Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. However, amidst the chaos, drones have become unsung heroes, offering a new frontier in firefighting strategies.

In the labyrinthine alleys of Damascus, where history's whispers intertwine with the present's clamor, a profound transformation has unfolded. The Assad family's half-century grip on Syria has been severed, ushering in an era brimming with both hope and uncertainty.

In a move that has left allies reeling, President Donald Trump is negotiating directly with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sidelining both Kyiv and Europe in a high-stakes geopolitical gamble. As emergency summits and military aid pledges scramble to keep pace, the question isn’t just who will win the peace—but whether the West can survive its own divisions.

Three years after Russia’s tanks rolled into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the war grinds on, its third anniversary marked by European leaders in Kyiv pledging billions more in aid while America’s new administration hints at a ceasefire that could redraw maps. The EU and US grapple with their defense partnership, strained by diverging visions for Ukraine’s future.

In the grand chessboard of global economics, tariffs are making a comeback as countries look for ways to protect their local industries, but they're also stirring up quite the debate.

In a move that has sent ripples through global political circles, South Korea's National Assembly voted on December 14, 2024, to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his unprecedented attempt to impose martial law earlier this month.

The recent tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight en route from Baku to Grozny has sent shockwaves through the aviation world, particularly after it was revealed that the plane was possibly downed by a Russian anti-aircraft missile, sparking a broader conversation about the safety of flying over Russian airspace.

The death of President Jimmy Carter at 100, a man lionized for his post-presidential philanthropy but often chastised for his naïveté in office, reopens a chapter of history that many would prefer to forget. Among Carter’s myriad challenges—raging inflation, energy crises, and Soviet adventurism—it was the Iran Hostage Crisis that branded his presidency with an enduring legacy of impotence.

On January 27, 1945, the Red Army entered the gates of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a name that would become synonymous with the darkest chapter of human history. Today marks the 80th anniversary of that moment.

The inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by the notable absence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, serves as a curious harbinger of the shifting dynamics between the U.S. and Europe. This absence, while not overtly dramatic, whispers of a possible deeper recalibration in transatlantic relations.

In the fight for survival, Ukraine has proven that the front line isn’t where the battle always ends. Sometimes, it rolls silently on two wheels, deep into the heart of Moscow.