International

A devastating suicide attack at the Khadija al-Kubra Imambargah in Islamabad has killed at least 31 people. Police confirm the bomber detonated at the gate after being stopped.

New START expired on Feb 5, 2026, after President Trump rejected a one-year "stopgap" extension. Washington now seeks a deal that includes China’s growing arsenal.

India’s Parliament erupted over Gen M.M. Naravane’s unpublished memoir. Rahul Gandhi alleges that during the 2020 Ladakh standoff, the PM told the Army Chief to "do what is appropriate," dodging responsibility.

Pakistan says 216 were killed in a Balochistan operation, but rights groups question the toll and warn of civilian harm amid a long-running political conflict.

NSA Ajit Doval’s high-stakes ultimatum to Secretary Marco Rubio has redefined India-US relations. Sources say India’s refusal to be bullied led to a dramatic tariff reduction.