Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir Vote Under Scrutiny: Gilgit-Baltistan Elections Trigger Controversy
Tensions surrounded the Gilgit-Baltistan elections as unofficial results showed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leading the race, while opposition groups raised serious allegations of rigging, interference, and political pressure in the region, which is part of the disputed Kashmir area, according to Dawn News. According to preliminary results from Sunday’s vote, the PPP secured 10 […]
Europe
Merz Warns of Far-Right Surge Ahead of Key German Elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of a possible political “big bang” as the country heads toward two crucial regional elections in September, where the far-right is gaining strong support, according to Hurriyet Daily News. Speaking at a party congress in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on June 6, Merz said the upcoming votes in this state and […]
Hungary Curbs Non-EU Workers in Major Policy Shift Under PM Magyar
Hungary has taken a firm step to limit the entry of guest workers from outside the European Union, marking an early and significant policy shift under its new prime minister, Peter Magyar, according to ORF News. In a government decree published overnight, authorities announced that new residence permits will no longer be issued under the […]
International News
Iran Begins “Week of Strikes” After Israel Hits Beirut
Tensions in the Middle East rose sharply on Sunday as Iran launched several waves of missiles toward northern Israel, marking its first direct attack since the ceasefire in April, according to BBC News. The strikes came shortly after Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Beirut, a move that triggered strong warnings from […]
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