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Could this one man have been behind terrorist attacks on Jewish communities across Europe?
Legal papers, expert investigations and social media posts tell story of how a 32-year-old Iraqi appeared to run ‘proxy’ campaignOn Monday, a slightly dishevelled Iraqi man, shackled and dressed in beige prison overalls, was ushered into a Manhattan courtroom.Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, 32, pleaded not guilty to a series of terrorism-related offences, then gestured toward the judge and prosecutors. “I’m a prisoner of war. I’m not a threat,” he told them. “Children and women are being ki...
Peru’s discontented voters face straight left-right choice in election runoff
Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of 1990s leader Alberto, is vying with a congressman to become country’s ninth president in a decadePeruvians go to the polls on Sunday in an election runoff that pits a perennial rightwing candidate, Keiko Fujimori, against a leftist congressman, Roberto Sánchez. Amid rising crime, chronic political instability, corruption scandals and voter apathy, they are vying to become Peru’s ninth president in a decade.Fujimori, who is the daughter of the late president Albert...
Erdogan and Putin, the End of an Unlikely Partnership
Russia’s decline has given Turkey the freedom to pursue its interests, and Ukraine is the beneficiary.
Washington Needs to Account for Its Bad Wars
The American foreign policy class should shed its addiction to military force.
Greens warn nuclear submarines deal risks war with China as Albanese says Aukus ‘full-steam ahead’
David Shoebridge says Australia could become embroiled in a US war with China if purchase of Virginia-class attack submarines proceedsAnthony Albanese has reiterated that Aukus is “full-steam ahead” after the Greens renewed calls to cancel the nuclear-powered submarines deal, which the minor party warned could draw Australia into a potential US war with China.Debate over the security pact has resurfaced after the announcement that Australia would buy secondhand Virginia-class submarines from the...
How many times were the US and Iran on the verge of a deal?
One hundred days into the US-Israel war on Iran, we look at the number of times a deal seemed close.
Russia downs 339 Ukrainian drones in 13 hours amid Zelenskyy's call to end war
In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia boasts of successfully downing 339 Ukrainian drones over 13 regions in a mere 13 hours, even near Moscow, illustrating the fierce drone warfare at play. Tragically, the impact of Russian offensives continues to be felt in Ukraine, as recovery efforts in Zaporizhzhia uncover lost lives.
Pope Leo showers Spain with praise after country hands 500,000 migrants legal status
Pope Leo showered Spain's socialist Prime Minister with praise for his open-doors approach to migration as he kicked off his visit to the country yesterday. The pontiff spoke at a reception hosted by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at Madrid's royal palace on Saturday evening.There, he praised Spain's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples" and highlighted its "faithful adherence to international law and multilateralism".Migration is set to play a key role in the Pope's visit....
Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?
The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.
GB election
THE Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly will be elected today by the people of that region. Yet again, themes like the region’s provincial status, the rights of its people, and ownership of its indigenous resources have headlined the run-up to the election. Each party has made many promises to the people, and they will vote today to decide whom to trust. It is hoped that the turnout will be healthy, that the electoral process will not be hindered, and that the public’s mandate will be honoured. There are...
GB: politics of ambiguity
THE people of Gilgit-Baltistan joined Pakistan at the time of independence after liberating the region from Dogra rule. It was a unanimous aspiration to become part of the Muslim state. Assuming the relationship would be formalised through constitutional inclusion and political empowerment, GB’s people aligned themselves with mainstream Pakistani political parties, unlike Azad Kashmir, where indigenous political parties continued to play a significant role. Unfortunately, instead of the evolutio...
Haunting photos show 'UFO' Biden admin used $500,000 missile to shoot down... what it turned out to be was far more 'embarrassing'
In February 2023, F-16s scrambled to confront an octagonal object hovering 20,000 feet above Lake Huron in Michigan before blasting it from the sky with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile.
BNP-M announces strike over Zehri incident
KHUZDAR: Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal on Saturday announced a shutter-down strike across Balochistan on June 10, condemning the June 2 incident in Zehri in which the party’s district vice-president was shot dead. Speaking at a press conference here alongside senior BNP-M leaders, Mr Mengal said the killing of the party’s district vice-president, Sardarzada Khalil Ahmed Musiani, and the arrest of several members of the Musiani family represented a grave viola...
Trump’s outbursts rattle Gulf allies
US president’s threat against longtime mediator heightens concerns about unpredictability of Washington’s policy
Will America’s evangelicals stick with Trump?
A critical part of the president’s base is questioning whether his politics and rhetoric align with Christian values
‘Anachronistic dream’: Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects US denuclearisation push ahead of Xi visit
North Korea on Sunday firmly rejected US claims that Washington and Beijing share a goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula, reaffirming its status as a nuclear-armed state a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit Pyongyang.
JAAC ban
TENSION has once again gripped Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with the region’s administration proscribing the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee on Friday, ahead of a protest planned on June 9. The AJK government has also ordered visitors to leave the region at the peak of the tourist season, while communications have experienced disruptions. Such confrontations between the AJK authorities and the JAAC have become all too frequent over the past few years; the last major flare-up occurred in Oc...
Iran peace deal at risk? US considers redirecting Iranian assets to Gulf states
The US is exploring redirecting frozen Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding after missile and drone strikes. This move comes as indirect negotiations between the US and Iran remain deadlocked, with Tehran demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen funds. Military tensions continue to escalate across the region despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Inside Trump's audacious plot to steal the House with SIXTEEN new seats
Inside Trump's audacious plot to steal the House with SIXTEEN new seatsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 04:21, 7 June 2026 | Updated: 04:21, 7 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Polling begins in Gilgit-Baltistan general elections for 24 seats
Polling began on Sunday morning for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly amid tight security arrangements. The general elections for the GB’s legislative assembly are taking place after a four-month delay, which was attributed to harsh winter weather. The voting process in the region began at 8am on Sunday and is set to conclude at 5pm. The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has a total of 33 seats — 24 of which are contested through direct elections, six are reserved for women, and thre...