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Pakistan-China bid to list BLA, Majeed Brigade as terror groups blocked by US, UK and France at UN

Pakistan-China bid to list BLA, Majeed Brigade as terror groups blocked by US, UK and France at UN

The United States, backed by the UK and France, has blocked a Pakistan-China proposal to blacklist the BLA and Majeed Brigade under the UN 1267 regime. The decision highlights a subtle shift in Washingtonโ€™s approach and comes as a diplomatic setback for Islamabad and Beijing. United Nations: In a significant development, the United States, the United Kingdom and France have put a technical hold on a joint move by Pakistan and China to list the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing Majeed Brigade under the UN 1267 sanctions regime. As per media reports, the three Western powers cited…
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Trump’s helicopter faces minor snag in UK, switches chopper before boarding Air Force One

Trump’s helicopter faces minor snag in UK, switches chopper before boarding Air Force One

Trump's helicopter carrying him to Stansted airport made an unscheduled landing at a local airfield due to what the White House called a "minor hydraulic issue". No one was injured, and a backup took him to Stansted, where he boarded Air Force One and departed for Washington. London: A routine departure of former US President Donald Trump from Britain took an unexpected turn when a minor hydraulic issue forced him to switch helicopters before leaving for the United States. According to the White House, the incident occurred just before Trump boarded Air Force One for his return journey. White House…
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Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 jolts Russia’s far east Kamchatka region

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 jolts Russia’s far east Kamchatka region

The quake's epicenter was 127 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and it struck at 6:58 am Friday local time, according to the USGS. It had a depth of 19.5 km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System briefly issued a tsunami threat but later lifted it. Moscow: A massive earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicentre was recorded 127 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at 6:58 am local time, with a depth of 19.5 km. There were no immediate reports of damage…
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US: Indian techie shot dead by California Police, family appeals for help

US: Indian techie shot dead by California Police, family appeals for help

Majlis Bachao Tahreek spokesperson and local political leader Amjed Ullah Khan echoed the familyโ€™s plea, urging the Indian govt to intervene swiftly. Nizamuddin, who had earned his MS degree in US before starting his career in California, now leaves behind grieving loved ones calling for justice. California: A 29-year-old Indian software professional, Mohammed Nizamuddin, hailing from Telanganaโ€™s Mahabubnagar district, was fatally shot by police in Santa Clara, California, earlier this month. The shooting took place on September 3 after an altercation reportedly broke out between Nizamuddin and his roommate. According to Santa Clara Police, officers responded to a call around…
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Iran withdraws resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities after pressure from US

Iran withdraws resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities after pressure from US

Iran's decision to withdraw the resolution comes as US allies have started the clock on reimposing UN sanctions on Iran over it's nuclear programme. Tehran: In a significant development, Iran on Thursday decided to withdraw a resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities that it had put forward along with China, Russia and other countries for a vote before an annual gathering of the UN nuclear watchdog's member nations. The decision to withdraw the resolution comes as US allies have started the clock on reimposing UN sanctions on Iran over it's nuclear programme. US was pressurising to prevent the resolution from…
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‘Putin let me down’: Trump says he thought solving Ukraine war was ‘easy’

‘Putin let me down’: Trump says he thought solving Ukraine war was ‘easy’

Ukraine Conflict: Donald Trump's statement comes a month after he held a historic summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, aiming to end the war in Ukraine. However, since then, the talks have hit a roadblock. London: US President Donald Trump on Thursday admitted he thought that it would be 'easier' for him to 'solve' the Ukraine conflict, but blamed Vladimir Putin for the continuation of hostilities, saying the Russian leader has let him down. Trump made the remarks in a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. "The one that I thought would be easiest would…
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Trump’s another affirmation amid trade talks with New Delhi: ‘I’m very close to India, PM Modi’

Trump’s another affirmation amid trade talks with New Delhi: ‘I’m very close to India, PM Modi’

"I am very close to India, I am very close to the PM of India. I spoke to him the other day. I wished him a happy Birthday," Trump said. London: Amid a thaw in ties between India and the US after the tariff tension, Donald Trump on Thursday continued his praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is "very close" to him. The remarks come after Trump called up PM Modi on his birthday on Wednesday, September 17. "I am very close to India, I am very close to the PM of India. I spoke to him the…
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London Immigration Protest: ‘Use military to control UK borders,’ Trump tells Starmer

London Immigration Protest: ‘Use military to control UK borders,’ Trump tells Starmer

Trump's remarks come days after a massive anti-immigration rally was organised in London, which saw the participation of more than 1 lakh people. The rally was organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. London: US President Donald Trump on Thursday advised United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer to use the military if needed to control illegal immigration, stressing that it could "destroy countries from within". Trump made the remarks while addressing a joint press conference with Starmer during his visit to London. "I told the prime minister that I would stop it... it doesnโ€™t matter if you call out…
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France: Prez Macron to submit photographs, scientific documents to prove that wife Brigitte is woman

France: Prez Macron to submit photographs, scientific documents to prove that wife Brigitte is woman

In France, conspiracy theories have circulated for years, claiming that Brigitte Macron was born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux and later transitioned. In reality, Jean-Michel Trogneux is Brigitte Macronโ€™s brother. Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are set to submit scientific documents and image evidence in the court to prove that the first lady of France was a woman. The coupleโ€™s lawyer said the proof will be submitted in a defamation case filed by them against US conservative influencer Candace Owens, who claimed that Brigitte was born male. Speaking on BBCโ€™s Fame Under Fire podcast, the coupleโ€™s…
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Three police officers killed, two injured in Pennsylvania shooting, probe underway

Three police officers killed, two injured in Pennsylvania shooting, probe underway

Pennsylvania shooting: An investigation is underway in the area of North Codorus Township, about 115 miles (185 km) west of Philadelphia, not far from the Maryland line, authorities said. Pennsylvania: At least three police officers were shot dead and two others were critically injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, and Governor Josh Shapiro rushed to the to the scene. The shooter was killed by police, authorities said. "We grieve for the loss of life of three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth, served this country," Governor Josh Shapiro…
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