International
China, Russia signed more than 20 agreements including major gas pipeline project
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have signed more than 20 agreements, including renewed plans for the construction of the long-discussed “Power of Siberia 2” gas pipeline between the two countries.
Xi and Putin hold talks in Beijing after Trump’s visit ends
A US delegation has reportedly thrown away all gifts received from China over fears of espionage and security risks, sparking widespread international discussion.
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 IS members
At least 175 members of the Islamic State (IS) group have been killed in a joint air and ground operation conducted by Nigerian and US forces over the past three days, Nigeria’s military said on Tuesday (May 19).
Pakistan court hands death sentence to man convicted of killing TikTok star Sana
A court in Pakistan has sentenced a man to death over the murder of a teen social media influencer Sana Yousaf, whose killing last year sparked nationwide outrage over women’s safety.
US military action will cause bloodshed: Cuba
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has warned that a military action by the United States against Cuba would cause a “bloodshed” in the country.
Afghan families forced to sell children just to survive
Years of war, poverty and hunger have pushed countless families in Afghanistan to the brink, with some now being forced to make the heartbreaking decision to sell their children for a handful of food.
‘Delhi’s map and geography will change’, warns Pakistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has given a stern warning that Delhi’s map and geography will change. He said that if India takes any bold steps against Pakistan in the future, then Delhi’s map and geography may change and India will risk becoming a part of history.
New rules for Bangladeshis to get Indian citizenship
From now on, if anyone wants to get Indian citizenship, s/he will have to mandatorily inform the Indian government about the latest status of the passport from his/her country. At the same time, one must submit a written declaration in this regard.
Iran plans $58m bounty for "whoever sends Trump, Netanyahu to hell"
Iran is reportedly discussing placing a $58 million bounty on US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ebrahim Azizi, the Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, has announced that the body was preparing a bill titled "Counter-Action by the Military and Security Forces of the Islamic Republic" that would formalise payment of 50 million euros (approximately $58.23 million) to any individual or entity who would assassinate the United States and Israeli leaders, according to reports by Iran Wire and The Telegraph UK.
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing three men outside the mosque, one of them a security guard, before the two suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said on Monday.