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India stands vindicated as Pakistan’s own hydrological records dismantle its water-scarcity narrative. IRSA data shows Kharif 2025 inflows of 122.36 MAF—18% above expectations—while nearly 31 MAF drained wastefully into the Arabian Sea. With reservoirs at 99% capacity, the crisis lies in Pakistan’s mismanagement, not India’s upstream projects.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue holding occupied territory in southern Lebanon despite diplomatic efforts tied to the US-Iran peace agreement. He argued that maintaining security zones in Lebanon, as well as parts of Syria and Gaza, is necessary to counter threats from Hezbollah and protect Israel’s…
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, killing all eight people on board. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission linked to a radar modernization program, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The United States and Iran are expected to sign a peace agreement this week after announcing a ceasefire following more than 100 days of conflict. The proposed deal includes ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions, and releasing frozen Iranian assets, though key details have yet to be…
Swiss voters are deciding whether to cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050 in a referendum backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. Supporters say immigration is straining housing and public services, while critics warn the measure could hurt the economy and jeopardize Switzerland’s free-movement agreement with the…
