Politics
Over 400 Ukrainian Drones Attack Moscow and Surrounding Areas on Final Day of Russia’s Parliamentary Election- At Least 2 Killed
A large-scale drone attack has taken place in Moscow and surrounding regions on the final day of Russia’s parliamentary election. Russian authorities claim that at least two people were killed in the attacks and that a major oil refinery in Moscow was damaged.
Saudi Arabia Signs Defense Pact with Pakistan and Türkiye with Much Fanfare, Yet Turns to Israel for Help Against the Houthis
Recent missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi forces on Saudi Arabia have raised new questions about the security equation in the Middle East. Just a month after Riyadh signed a joint defense agreement with Pakistan and Türkiye, the question of immediate military assistance to Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks remains unclear. Meanwhile, The Jerusalem Post has reported that Saudi Arabia and Israel have discussed intelligence cooperation to counter the Houthis, with mediation by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
Deadly Attack on Police Headquarters in Pakistan’s Kohat — At Least 31 Killed, Including 16 Police Personnel- Over 100 Injured
At least 31 people have been killed in an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in Kohat, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Among those killed were 16 police personnel, while more than 100 people were injured. A senior police official told AFP on Saturday that fighting was still ongoing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit the United States on September 23- President Donald Trump May Personally Welcome Him at the Airport
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to personally welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping on the runway at Joint Base Andrews when Xi arrives in Washington on September 23. The move is being viewed as an unusual departure from long-standing U.S. diplomatic protocol.
16 Killed, Including 5 Police Officers, in Blast Near Mosque in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, During Friday Prayers- At Least 54 Injured
At least 16 people, including five police officers, were killed in a deadly blast near a mosque in Kohat city of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during Friday prayers. At least 54 others were injured, according to local officials cited in various reports.
US Approves $24.3 Billion Military Aircraft Sale to Saudi Arabia, Including 48 F-35 Fighter Jets and 49 Pratt & Whitney Engines, Amid West Asia War
Amid the ongoing war in West Asia and the changing regional security situation, the United States has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. If the proposed deal is finalized, Saudi Arabia could become a new operator of the US-made fifth-generation F-35 fighter aircraft.
India to Continue Buying Russian Oil Amid US Sanctions and 100% Tariff Threat — ‘Energy Security of 1.4 Billion People Is the Top Priority’
India has said that ensuring the energy security of its 1.4 billion people remains New Delhi’s top priority, even after the US Congress passed a bill that could give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.
In extremely turbulent times, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi must stay together’ — Russian House Director Dr. Elena
Next year, India and Russia will mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. Highlighting the longstanding bilateral ties, Dr. Elena Remizova, Director of the Russian House, said that amid the current turbulent international situation, people-to-people connections, cultural exchanges, education and business cooperation between India and Russia should be strengthened further alongside cooperation among BRICS members.
Saudi Arabia carried out 54 airstrikes in Yemen within 24 hours after attacks on its military bases, Houthis claim
The Iran-backed Houthi group has claimed that Saudi Arabia carried out 54 airstrikes in western Yemen over the past 24 hours, following drone and missile attacks by the Houthis on Saudi military installations. The claim was made by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree and reported by AFP on Monday.
Iran will not hold talks with the United States until the conditions are met on Tehran’s national security secretary
Iran will not engage in any new talks with the United States until its conditions are met, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei has made clear. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, creating further uncertainty over the prospects for renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
Illegal Israeli Jewish settlements continue to expand across Palestinian land in the West Bank and East Jerusalem — settler violence is also increasing
Israeli settlements continue to expand across Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. At the same time, attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, property damage and incidents of forced displacement are also increasing.
Yemen Houthis claim large-scale missile and drone attack on Saudi military base in the southern part
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group has claimed that it launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack against a Saudi military base in the southern part of the kingdom.
Pakistan Stands by Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks, Shehbaz–Mohammed bin Salman Talks Focus on De-escalation and Regional Stability
Pakistan has expressed full solidarity and support for Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed Islamabad’s firm support for Saudi Arabia’s security during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, while also reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia.
Iran War Reshapes Global Agenda as 18th BRICS Summit Focuses on Regional and Global Peace
Against the backdrop of the Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and growing global economic uncertainty, the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit has opened in New Delhi, bringing together leaders and senior representatives from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
China, Iran, India, Russia and Other BRICS Nations: Balancing Power and Geopolitical Capabilities in a New Global Political and Economic Equation
Amid rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic equations, the 18th BRICS Summit is underway in New Delhi. Held on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam, the summit is bringing together major powers such as China, Russia, India and Iran, while also highlighting differences within the bloc over economic cooperation, de-dollarisation, reform of global governance institutions, energy security and the conflict in West Asia.
Iran Focuses on Strengthening Ties with BRICS Countries, Including India, to Address Economic Crisis Amid Rising US Sanctions
Amid growing economic pressure and sanctions from the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran is focusing on strengthening relations and cooperation with BRICS member states, including India, to address its economic crisis.
Pakistan Warns the Islamic Republic of Iran to Rein in Yemen’s Houthis After Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated following a series of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia. Amid the growing tensions, Pakistan has warned the Islamic Republic of Iran to use its influence to rein in the Houthis and halt their attacks on the kingdom. Reuters reported that Islamabad conveyed the message to Tehran on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to Hold Bilateral Meeting in Delhi on Saturday on Sidelines of BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Xi’s visit to India, his first in seven years, and the planned meeting are being closely watched as both countries seek to stabilise bilateral relations and maintain diplomatic engagement.
Houthi Drone and Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia — Pakistan Remains Silent; Mecca Defence Pact Put to the Test
A series of drone and ballistic missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi forces targeting southern Saudi cities and critical energy facilities has once again brought the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye into focus. Coming just a month after the agreement was signed, the attacks are raising questions about the effectiveness of the alliance’s collective defence commitments.
Iran’s Supreme National Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has claimed that Iran launched an anti-ship missile directly against a US vessel for the first time
Iran’s Supreme National Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has claimed that Iran launched an anti-ship missile directly against a US vessel for the first time, in what could mark a significant escalation in the ongoing military tensions between Tehran and Washington.