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Israel Death Penalty Law Triggers Global Outrage as Palestinians Face Execution Under New Knesset Vote

Israel approves death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, drawing criticism from human rights groups and global powers

International Business Times UK · Mar 31

Pakistan airstrike on Afghanistan: 400 killed after Kabul drug rehab centre hit; Pak says military infra targeted — 10 things to know

Pakistan airstrikes have struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hundreds have died and many more are injured. Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of deliberately targeting civilians. Pakistan denies this, stating strikes hit militant infrastructure. Cross-border clashes continue, raising regional security concerns. Both nations present conflicting casualty figures.

The Times of India · Mar 17

Watch: Flames, huge smoke columns seen after Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital that killed 400

Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, conducting strikes on Afghan Taliban military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar Province. The operation Pakistan said targeted technical support facilities, ammunition storage, and drone assembly workshops, with Pakistan stating the action followed unprovoked firing. Afghan authorities have accused Islamabad of hitting a hospital resulting in…

The Times of India · Mar 17

'Blew himself up after being stopped at gate': What we know about Pakistan suicide bomb blast

A devastating suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, claimed at least 31 lives and injured over 160 during Friday prayers. The attacker detonated himself after being stopped at the imambargah's gate. Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting foreign links. This attack follows recent violence…

The Times of India · Feb 6

Suicide blast rocks Pak: At least 31 killed, over 160 hurt in explosion at packed Shia meeting hall

At least 31 people were killed and over 160 injured after a blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad, as reported by news outlet Dawn. The blast occurred at the Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area. According to sources cited by Geo TV, the suicide blast targeted the Shia meeting…

The Times of India · Feb 6

Human rights group warns New York officials against investing public funds in Israeli bonds

Group advised Kathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani, and city and state comptrollers of ‘legal obligations’ not to abet crimes

The Guardian - US · Jan 30

'Grave danger': PTI says jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan in danger of losing vision; seeks shift to hospital

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the health of its jailed founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. The party stated that credible reports suggest that he is suffering from a serious eye condition that could lead to permanent vision loss if not treated urgently.

The Times of India · Jan 28

Bombed, hijacked and derailed seven times this year – is the Jaffar Express the world’s most dangerous train?

IN FOCUS: Jaffar Express, a train that connects the insurgency-hit province of Balochistan with the rest of Pakistan, has been repeatedly targeted, Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

After 43 years, one of the world's greatest horror movies lives on in so many games – from Among Us to Cronos: The New Dawn

Opinion | Everything is The Thing

GamesRadar · Sep 11, 2025

What’s causing Pakistan’s deadly floods?

Further flooding is predicted in cities including Karachi in the south of Pakistan.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025