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The article reports a major political shift in Bengal as Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress loses and the BJP takes over. It also links the outcome to broader political and sports parallels.

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The article reports a major political shift in Bengal as Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress loses and the BJP takes over. It also links the outcome to broader political and sports parallels.

The article weighs whether the US is fading as Gulf hegemon, arguing China’s Hormuz vulnerability and rare-earth leverage strengthen its position, while Israel seeks a larger regional role.

A shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner targeted Donald Trump and was stopped before a clear shot. The piece discusses security concerns, possible motives, and broader political fallout.

The article argues that extremist Jewish incursions at Masjid Al-Aqsa—timed during US bombing and Iran peace talks—aim to advance a “Third Temple” goal, escalating tensions in Jerusalem.

The piece questions trust in authority figures, reviews Lahore and US violence cases, covers PSL “ball tampering” bans, and asks whether Pakistan can build an independent space programme with a launch pad.

The article compares a new Western Quad with the US-led Eastern Quad, highlighting shared goals to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for oil flows and differing stances toward China and Iran.

A commentary on Pope Leo XIV’s non-support of President Trump, his opposition to war, and how past popes promoted crusades—raising questions about Catholic political alignment.

The Islamabad talks between the US and Iran end without resolution. With Hormuz Strait tensions and the nuclear dispute still unresolved, the ceasefire’s future remains uncertain.

A journalist questions whether censoring “bad language” helps readers or distorts the truth, arguing that family standards and public quotes complicate what’s acceptable in news.

The 10-day Iran–US ceasefire only postpones Trump’s decision. With unresolved issues over missiles and regional presence, both sides use the pause to prepare for the next round.

Harvey Weinstein celebrates as courts summon KP CM Sohail Afridi over “Release-Imran Force” remarks. And more

Pakistan hosts quadrilateral talks with Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to broker US-Iran engagement. But Iran seeks guarantees, while concerns grow that any ceasefire could set up renewed US-Israel pressure.