US Reimposes Iran Blockade, Demands 20% Toll as Hormuz Ceasefire Collapses
WASHINGTON 14 July 2026 (Agencies) – US President Donald Trump said he would be reinstating a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the US acting as…
What Is the Henley Passport Index, and Where Does Pakistan Stand?
ISLAMABAD 13 July 2026 (Agencies) – The Pakistani passport has climbed the ranks on the Henley index this year to the 100th spot, after stumbling to the 103rd position in…
Thai Prime Minister to Pay Official Visit to China; Anutin to Attend 2026 World AI Conference
BEIJING 13 July 2026 (Agencies) – Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul will pay an official visit to China from July 16 to 20. Amid the changing…
What Is Japan’s New Intelligence Agency, and Why Is Tokyo Building It?
TOKYO 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency since World War II to try to modernise its defence capabilities against spies, foreign interference…
Norway Uses Influence in Football to Push for Israel’s Suspension From FIFA
OSLO 13 July 2026 (Agencies) – Norway is using its influence inside football to push for Israel’s suspension from FIFA, Politico reported over the weekend. Details of the campaign were…
Hunter Biden Wins Defamation Suit Over ‘Iran Bribery’ Claims
WASHINGTON 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – A US federal judge on Friday awarded Hunter Biden $1.7 million in damages in a defamation suit against Patrick Byrne, former Overstock.com CEO and…
A Trillion-Dollar Pakistan, The Choice Is Ours
A $1 trillion economy by 2035 may sound audacious for a country whose GDP presently stands at around $350–400 billion, yet history reminds us that nations are transformed not by…
Volkswagen’s Planned Defence Deal With Israel Blocked by Qatari Investors
BERLIN 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – Volkswagen’s plans for a defence partnership with Israel’s Rafael have been vetoed by the German automaker’s Qatari investors, media reported Friday, Anadolu reports. Qatar’s…
Pakistan Scrambles for Gas as Hormuz Strait Fighting Cuts Off Supplies
ISLAMABAD 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – Renewed US-Iranian fighting over the Strait of Hormuz has cut off liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from the Persian Gulf to Pakistan. “Since Qatar’s…
India Planning Upgrade of Russian-Made Armor – Media
NEW DELHI 10 July 2026 (Agencies) – India is planning an upgrade of its Russian-made tanks and armored vehicles at an estimated cost of $7.85 billion, according to media reports…