Pakistan's Defense Minister announced the country's increased readiness for a possible Indian invasion, against the backdrop of a recent militant attack on tourists in Kashmir. He added that Pakistan would use nuclear weapons only when its existence is threatened.
India Responds to Shelling from Pakistan, Intensifying Search for Militants After Terrorist Attack. Both Countries Terminate Agreements Amid Escalating Tensions.
The Indian military accuses Pakistan of initiating shelling along the line of control in Kashmir. Relations between the countries have fallen to their lowest level in recent years.
The Indian government has demolished the homes of members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba group, allegedly involved in the attack in Kashmir. The incident occurred against the backdrop of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Shots were fired on the India-Pakistan border amid escalating tensions following the terrorist attack in Kashmir. Both countries are breaking agreements and introducing restrictions.
In response to the terrorist attack in Kashmir, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. Pakistan considers this an act of war and threatens to respond with force.
India plans to cancel the ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, Gulistan News reports. This comes amid escalating tensions following the terrorist attack in Kashmir.
Islamabad demands that Indian citizens leave Pakistan, suspends visas and expels Indian diplomats. India has also suspended issuing visas to Pakistanis after the tragedy in Kashmir.
India has suspended the issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens after a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistanis have been ordered to leave India within 48 hours, and advisers have been declared persona non grata.
Latvia has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines, due to the changing security situation and Russian aggression. The authorities assure that they will adhere to the norms of humanitarian law.
An attack on tourists took place in Indian Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people. The "Kashmiri Resistance" group claimed responsibility, calling the victims agents.
US President Donald Trump may sign an order to reduce the activities of the State Department. It provides for the liquidation of the Bureau of African Affairs, the closure of non-essential embassies, and the dismissal of some diplomats and civil servants.
Research has revealed high cadmium pollution in key rice regions of South and Southeast Asia. This poses a threat to global food security, affecting billions of people.
Xi Jinping dismissed General He Weidong as part of the fight against corruption in the People's Liberation Army of China. This is the first time in 60 years that an official of such high rank has been dismissed.
Iran is developing new drone systems and building bases to protect against the US and its allies. The country is actively developing UAV capabilities, becoming a major exporter, including to Russia.
Trump's rapprochement with Moscow and criticism of NATO are forcing Germany, Poland, Korea, and Japan to consider their own nuclear shield.
The Pakistani authorities plan to legalize cryptocurrency in order to attract investment and stimulate the economy. The country seeks to create a regulatory framework for digital assets.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The list includes countries from both the red and orange zones.
The Pakistani military released more than 300 train passengers seized by the BAV group. During the operation, hostages and militants were killed, and the search for the missing is ongoing.
Armed militants have seized a train with over 450 passengers in the Pakistani province of Balochistan. During the attack, the train driver was injured, and all passengers remain hostages.
IQAir has published its annual report on global air quality. The most polluted cities are located in Asia, and the first Ukrainian city - Stryi - ranked 234th in the rating.
The Trump administration plans to introduce new entry restrictions to the USA that may affect citizens of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The ban could complicate entry for thousands of Afghans who received special visas for cooperating with the USA.
A suicide bomber detonated a car near barracks in the city of Bannu, after which an assault by militants took place. As a result of the attack, 9 civilians were killed, including three children, and six attackers were eliminated.
A couple was detained in Rawalpindi on suspicion of murdering a 13-year-old maid girl who died of multiple injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed that the girl was tortured over suspicion of stealing chocolate.
On February 9, the world celebrates International Dentist Day, Pizza Day, and Volleyball's Birthday. Also, on the second Sunday of February, World Marriage Day and a Day of Prayer for People with Autism are celebrated.
Scientists have set the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds before midnight, the closest it has come to a catastrophe in the 78 years of the project's existence. The reason was the tense international situation.
Thomas B. , a 54-year-old BND worker, was found dead in his apartment in Islamabad after two days of absence. Traces of blood were found on the body, although the official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Taliban forces attacked “several locations” in Pakistan in response to previous air strikes. The attack was carried out from the southeastern direction of Afghanistan, details of the losses were not disclosed.
Pakistan's bombing of Paktika province in Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children. The Taliban vowed to avenge the attack and defend their sovereignty.
Iran has denied Putin's information about the evacuation of 4,000 Iranian troops from Syria. In fact, a smaller number of diplomats and advisors from different countries were evacuated using both Russian and Iranian aircraft.
