Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan Sizzle as Historic Heat Sparks Glacial Flood Fears
GILGIT — The searing summer heat in northern Pakistan has shattered long-standing temperature records in Gilgit-Baltistan, raising grave concerns over accelerated glacial melt and the threat of catastrophic floods, reported by Dawn News. According to a press release issued Saturday by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Chilas and Bunji—two key towns in Gilgit-Baltistan—recorded historic maximum […]
Europe
New Swedish Minister Aims to Bridge Value Gaps Between Immigrants and Natives
Sweden will begin surveying the values of immigrants this fall as part of a new initiative to accelerate cultural integration and strengthen social cohesion, the country’s newly appointed Integration Minister announced, as reported by Agency France Press. Simona Mohamsson, who took office following a recent cabinet reshuffle, unveiled the government’s plan in an interview with […]
EU Unveils €2.8 Billion Investment in 94 Transport Projects to Power Greener, Smarter Mobility Across Europe
Brussels, July 4 — In a bold stride toward a more interconnected and sustainable Europe, the European Commission has announced nearly €2.8 billion in funding for 94 strategic transport projects under its flagship Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), reported by APP. The investments aim to revolutionize Europe’s rail, maritime, and inland waterway infrastructure—fortifying links between regions […]
International News
Israeli Block on Gaza Aid Hampers Ceasefire Talks, Say Palestinian Sources
DOHA — Ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain stalled over a critical sticking point: Israel’s refusal to permit the safe and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to Palestinian sources familiar with the discussions, reported by Dawn News. The talks, hosted in Qatar and mediated by international diplomats, resumed earlier today […]