Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
Islamabad/Kabul – In a rare moment of restraint following days of deadly border clashes, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, according to an official statement released by…
Canadian Tire Confirms E-Commerce Database Breach Involving Customer Information
Toronto – Retail giant Canadian Tire has confirmed that its e-commerce database was breached, compromising sensitive customer information in what officials are describing as a “targeted cyber incident.” The company…
Over 100 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Operation Sindoor, Says Senior Indian Army Officer
New Delhi/Srinagar – In one of the most significant military operations in recent years, a senior Indian Army officer has confirmed that over 100 Pakistani soldiers were killed during Operation…
Israel Keeps Key Gaza Crossing Closed, Citing Hamas Delay in Returning Hostage Bodies
Jerusalem/Gaza – The Israeli government announced that it will keep one of Gaza’s key border crossings closed until Hamas complies with its obligation to return the bodies of Israeli hostages…
Palestinian Detainees and Israeli Captives Freed as Trump Arrives in Egypt to Push Gaza Peace
Cairo/Gaza/Tel Aviv – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Palestinian detainees and Israeli captives were freed on Friday as part of a U.S.-brokered prisoner exchange deal, coinciding with the surprise arrival…
Palestinians Celebrate Return of Prisoners Freed by Israel Amid Ceasefire Optimism
Gaza/Ramallah – Streets across Gaza and the West Bank erupted in celebration as hundreds of Palestinians welcomed home prisoners released by Israel under the latest phase of a negotiated exchange…
‘We Are Moving Forward’: Top Soldier Confirms F-35 Preparations Continue Despite Ongoing Government Review
Ottawa – Canada’s top military leadership has reaffirmed that preparations for the F-35 fighter jet program are continuing, even as the federal government conducts a review of defense spending priorities.…
India Sends Minister to Represent Modi at U.S.–Egypt Gaza Peace Signing Ceremony
New Delhi/Washington/Cairo – India has confirmed that it will send a senior minister to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming U.S.–Egypt–brokered Gaza peace signing ceremony, after Egyptian President…
Afghanistan Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Border Clashes; Torkham Crossing Closed
Kabul/Islamabad – Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated sharply after Afghan officials claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed during heavy cross-border clashes this week. The fierce exchange of…
China Offers to Remove Canola Tariffs if Canada Withdraws EV Levies, Says Ambassador
Ottawa/Beijing – China has signaled its willingness to remove tariffs on Canadian canola imports if Ottawa agrees to scrap its new electric vehicle (EV) levies on Chinese-made cars, according to…