Austria is set to ban marriages under the age of 18 and outlaw unions between close relatives, including cousins, starting August 2025, as reported by dfferent News outlets. Justice Minister Anna Sporrer announced the long-anticipated reform on Wednesday, emphasizing that the changes aim to protect minors from premature commitments and familial pressure. Under the new […]
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On May 28, 2025, Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called on Israel to immediately cease its military operations in Gaza, emphasizing that the forced expulsion of Palestinians from the territory is unacceptable, as reported by Arab News. Speaking before the Italian parliament, Tajani acknowledged Israel’s right to respond to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks […]
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In the still hours of May 2, 2011, while U.S. Navy SEALs stealthily descended on Abbottabad to eliminate Osama bin Laden, a different kind of operation was unfolding in Islamabad — one of political intrigue and clandestine diplomacy. At the Presidency, a power-sharing accord between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid […]
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In a major shift affecting thousands of international students, the United States has temporarily suspended the processing of student and exchange visas, as reported by The News. The move comes as former President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies social media screening in line with its strict immigration policies. An internal cable from Secretary of State Marco […]
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In a historic move, France’s lower house of parliament has approved a groundbreaking bill that would allow terminally ill patients the right to die with medical assistance, marking a major step toward legalising assisted dying in the country. On Tuesday, 305 lawmakers in the National Assembly voted in favour of the proposed law, while 199 […]
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NEW DELHI — India has officially approved a plan to develop its most advanced stealth fighter jet, marking a major step in strengthening its air force amid rising tensions with neighboring Pakistan. The new project, led by the state-run Aeronautical Development Agency, aims to build a twin-engine, fifth-generation warplane. The defence ministry said it will […]
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WASHINGTON — Speaking to a large international audience at the 50th Annual Convention of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) in Baltimore, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, a leading Kashmiri activist and chairman of the World Forum for Peace & Justice, praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s timely role in stopping a serious conflict between India […]
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BRUSSELS — The European Union says it remains firmly committed to striking a trade agreement with the United States, despite rising tensions and threats of harsh tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, reported by Daily Hurriyet News. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic expressed hope after recent talks with top American officials, including U.S. Secretary of […]
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A new chapter in Vienna’s political story is about to unfold. Following the city’s April 27 election, a continued coalition between the center-left SPÖ and the liberal NEOS is likely to be sealed early next week. Vienna’s Mayor and SPÖ leader Michael Ludwig began post-election talks and has now expressed intent to renew ties with […]
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A storm has struck the glamorous world of Miss World 2025. Milla Magee, Miss England, has unexpectedly left the pageant in India, claiming she was treated more like an entertainer than a contestant. Her sudden exit on May 16 has stirred global attention and raised serious questions about the competition’s values, reported by Daily Times. […]
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