by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal We are the creation of the 21st century, a generation that has witnessed great technological advancements and societal shifts. Yet, in our pursuit of progress, we seem to have lost touch with the essence of humanity. We have seen many humans, but seldom do we witness […]
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By Qamar Bashir Ursula von der Leyen recently announced, following the London summit, that the European Union would unveil a “comprehensive rearmament plan for Europe on March 6.” She emphasized the urgency of increasing military investments in order to “prepare for the worst.” However, this announcement has sparked significant skepticism […]
Reuters – Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday as a standoff over the truce that has halted fighting for the past six weeks escalated, with Hamas calling on Egyptian and Qatari mediators to intervene. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said earlier that it had […]
LONDON AFP : UK leader Keir Starmer said on Sunday that “Europe must do the heavy lifting” in securing peace in Ukraine, as he indicated that several countries were ready to help defend any truce. The British prime minister also again called for US backing to deter Russian President Vladimir […]
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The conduct of diplomatic meetings between heads of state is governed by established norms of foreign relations, ensuring that discussions adhere to a level of decorum that reflects both national dignity and international expectations. These protocols are not just formalities but essential components of diplomacy that […]
By Qamar Bashir Donald Trump has redefined diplomatic norms by shifting high-level discussions from closed-door negotiations to public confrontations. His treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House—inviting him as a guest only to dismiss him gracelessly—was a stark departure from traditional diplomacy. Diplomacy thrives on negotiation, compromise, […]
WASHINGTON -AFP: The United States has dramatically cut the budgets of overseas development and aid programmes, with multi-year contracts pared down by 92%, or $54 billion, the State Department said Wednesday. After his inauguration on January 20, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order demanding a freeze on all […]
By Qamar Bashir For decades, the United States has led global efforts to counter China’s influence, positioning it as its most formidable geopolitical adversary while pressuring its allies to align their policies toward China in accordance with U.S. interests. This strategy has ensured that any country at odds with the […]
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has said Israel showed an unprecedented disregard for human rights in its military actions in Gaza, while also saying Hamas had violated international law, Reuters reports. “Nothing justifies the appalling manner in which Israel has conducted its military operations in Gaza which consistently breached […]
BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his “no limiesident Xits” partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, China’s state media reported, on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The leaders held the talks as US President Donald Trump has pushed for a […]
