Author: Hammad Saeed

Hamad Saeed has been associated with journalism for 14 years, worked with various newspapers and TV channels, reporting from departments of LDA, PHA, WASA, Customs, LWMC apart from crime, courts and political affairs.
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Putin’s nuclear threats: mere bluster or change in military tactics?

Is the world on the verge of a nuclear catastrophe, or is Putin simply engaging in intimidation tactics when he mentions the possibility of using nuclear weapons? Interpreting Putin’s statement from September 25 is complex. Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, the Russian president has consistently issued threats regarding the potential use of nuclear arms in the conflict. This pattern has prompted the … Continue reading Putin’s nuclear threats: mere bluster or change in military tactics?

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Children at tent camp for displaced people in Gaza
DISPUTES

UN committee says Israel violated child rights Treaty in Gaza

A United Nations committee on Thursday condemned Israel for “severe” violations of an international treaty aimed at safeguarding children’s rights, asserting that its military operations in Gaza have had a “catastrophic” effect on children and represent some of the most significant breaches in recent history. Since the onset of Israel’s military campaign in response to Hamas’s cross-border attacks on October 7, which resulted in 1,200 … Continue reading UN committee says Israel violated child rights Treaty in Gaza

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DIPLOMACY

Malaysia’s Sultan Ibrahim will discuss infrastructure projects during four-day visit to China

Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia is set to embark on a four-day visit to China, as announced by the Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday. The ceremonial leader from Johor is expected to seek assistance in revitalizing projects that enhance connectivity with neighboring Singapore. Having been appointed as the 17th king of Malaysia in January, Sultan Ibrahim is part of a distinctive monarchy system where the heads … Continue reading Malaysia’s Sultan Ibrahim will discuss infrastructure projects during four-day visit to China

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DEFENCE

Andrius Kubelius of Lithuania nominated as the first defense commissioner of the European Union

On Tuesday, Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, announced her team that will steer the EU’s most influential institution over the next five years. This team is strategically assembled to address pressing issues such as climate change, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the increasing influence of China. Andrius Kubilius from Lithuania has been appointed as the European Union’s inaugural defense … Continue reading Andrius Kubelius of Lithuania nominated as the first defense commissioner of the European Union

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DEFENCE

Russia’s top security official meets Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang

Sergei Shoigu, a prominent Russian security official, engaged in discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to Pyongyang on Friday, according to Russian news agencies. This meeting occurred at a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where the United States has accused North Korea of providing ammunition and ballistic missiles to Russia. The U.S. and its allies are currently … Continue reading Russia’s top security official meets Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang

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DIPLOMACY

European & Muslim countries gather in Spain to discuss Palestinian statehood

Spain convened a high-level meeting on Friday with several Muslim and European nations to discuss strategies for ending the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for a definitive timeline for the international community to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated, “We gather to advocate for an end to the violence in Gaza and to find a resolution … Continue reading European & Muslim countries gather in Spain to discuss Palestinian statehood

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DEFENCE

Canada has started efforts to join AUKUS, a three-member alliance of the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom

Canada is currently engaged in discussions regarding its potential participation in an expanded AUKUS agreement involving the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, aimed at addressing China’s increasing military presence in the Asia Pacific region, according to Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair. Canada has expressed interest in joining a second component of AUKUS that focuses on collaboration in advanced military technologies, such as artificial … Continue reading Canada has started efforts to join AUKUS, a three-member alliance of the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom

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DISPUTES

45 Indian citizens released from the Russian military

Approximately 45 Indian citizens have been released from the Russian military, with ongoing efforts to secure the release of an additional 50 individuals, according to a spokesperson from the Indian Foreign Ministry on Thursday. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Moscow in July, Russia committed to releasing any Indians who had been misled into joining its armed forces and subsequently compelled to engage in … Continue reading 45 Indian citizens released from the Russian military

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DISPUTES

North Korea contributing to the expansion of Russian military reserves, German general says

The supply of weapons from North Korea has bolstered Russia’s position in Ukraine, enabling it to maintain its domestic arsenals, according to Germany’s leading military official during a visit to South Korea on Monday. Chief of Defence General Carsten Breuer stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have sought assistance from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for weaponry if it were not beneficial. … Continue reading North Korea contributing to the expansion of Russian military reserves, German general says

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