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BJP's Bengal win strengthens PM Modi’s hand in dealing with Bangladesh and with both the great powers – China and the US. Pakistan, too, will be particularly unsettled

The various British establishments, from Church to Parliament to Royalty, are peculiarly adept at absorbing dissenting views, with the brief interruption of Cromwell. That makes it rather odd that a former football hooligan from a working-class background now holds Britain’s most powerful microphone, with talking points amplified by Elon Musk, who Robinson says also pays his legal bills, and views in complete coherence with his MAGA cousins across the pond.

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

Munir is using Pakistan's crypto deal with Trump's family as leverage to promote his fundamentalist Islamist ideology even as he regards India as an existential enemy

A shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the immediate evacuation of President Trump and other officials. This incident adds to a long list of threats and security scares faced by Trump, including armed intruders, assassination plots, and poison mail, making him a frequent target.

Samajwadi Party workers protested in Azamgarh and Jaunpur after Bollywood-inspired hoardings depicted party chief Akhilesh Yadav as a gangster and compared his government's tenure to a Pakistani crime hub. The posters contrasted this with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, shown as a 'Dhurandhar CM' with clippings of gangster encounters, sparking demands for action against the 'Youth Against Mafia' group.

Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour-long negotiations in Pakistan to end fighting that has killed thousands and sent global oil prices soaring since it began over six weeks ago. Here's what we know

US President Trump has threatened to cripple Iran's power infrastructure and bridges in response to the Strait of Hormuz closure. This tactic, historically used to degrade enemy capabilities, could prolong the conflict and impact Iranian civilians, potentially undermining US claims of targeting the regime, not the people.

In a solemn observance of Genocide Day, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound condemnation of the atrocious acts committed by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight on March 25, 1971. He referred to this tragic event, where countless unarmed civilians were mercilessly targeted, as an indelible stain on history

India has strongly criticized Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir's reported remarks telling Shias to "go to Iran," labeling it as part of the "systemic victimization of minorities." The MEA spokesperson highlighted the shrinking minority numbers in Pakistan as evidence of decades of fear and oppression by the state.

Sunrisers Leeds' signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed has ignited controversy in India, with Sunil Gavaskar urging Indian-owned franchises to avoid such deals. He argued that payments to Pakistani players indirectly fund their government, potentially harming India. While the franchise cited cricketing reasons, the BCCI stated it cannot intervene in foreign league decisions.

Field Marshal Asim Munir recently told Shia clerics that those who “love Iran so much” should “go to Iran” — a remark widely condemned by community leaders as provocative and offensive. But the Shia-Sunni divide in the Islamic world is not new

Pakistan has been carrying out airstrikes in Afghanistan killing at least 75 while Afghanistan has struck back with drone attacks and raids on Pakistan Army's border posts

Sohail Tanvir’s winning run in the 2008 IPL final symbolically marked the last meaningful appearance of Pakistani players in the league. After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, political tensions led to their exclusion from IPL auctions. Though Azhar Mahmood later played as a British citizen, Pakistani players remain effectively barred due to visa issues, political risk, and commercial pressures.

Pakistan has so far walked a careful diplomatic line, condemning the strikes on Iran while avoiding direct criticism of the US. But with Iran next door and its defence ties to Gulf states being tested, staying neutral may be difficult

Tensions flared in London as Indian and Pakistani diaspora groups clashed outside their respective high commissions, triggered by the Pahalgam attack. Demonstrators engaged in heated exchanges, with accusations of abuse leveled against Pakistani protestors. A significant police presence was required to maintain order after a previous day's confrontation and arrest for racial abuse, reflecting escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Indian diplomats in Portugal responded to a protest by Pakistani nationals near the Indian Chancery with a silent yet firm message: "Operation Sindoor is not yet over." The Indian Embassy displayed banners with this message, asserting that India will not be intimidated by such provocations. India's Ambassador Puneet Roy Kundal affirmed the embassy's steadfast approach, while also thanking the Portuguese government and police for ensuring the embassy's safety.

Hundreds of Indian-origin supporters overwhelmed a smaller Pakistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in London following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Indian side, displaying the Tricolour and chanting patriotic slogans, outnumbered the pakistani protesters who were raising slogans against PM Modi. The incident has sparked debate in the UK, with right-wing commentators questioning the success of multiculturalism.