NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): India has been identified as one of the leading countries in the world for Bharatiya Janata Party government-imposed internet shutdowns in 2025. According to Kashmir Media Service, digital rights advocacy groups report that India frequently tops the list for restricting internet access, often surpassing other nations. The Access Now and […]
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TEHRAN (Kashmir English): A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for any survivors, Reuters reported on Friday, citing two US officials. In another development, Axios, citing an Israeli official, said that one of two crew members of a US fighter jet was located and rescued by US
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COLOMBO (Kashmir English): Sri Lanka is proceeding with its plan for introducing a six-month program that includes free tourist visas for passport holders of 39 countries, including Pakistan. The government has announced that draft regulations for the program will be introduced to parliament once approved by the cabinet. The program is aimed at promoting the
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WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to resign and retire immediately, causing a stir in the US military leadership. The US broadcaster has reported, citing sources, that Pete Hegseth wants to bring to this important position someone who can fully implement US President
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WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US President Donald Trump Thursday said the US was “going to finish the job” and was “very close” to achieving its objectives in Iran. Addressing the American public on the war in Iran, Trump also thanked Washington’s Gulf allies, saying he would “make sure they don’t get hurt”. Trump said his ‘first
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JAKARTA (Kashmir English): An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia’s historic spice island of Ternate on Thursday with no immediate reports of injuries. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the intensity of the tremor at 7.4. Subsequently, Indonesia issued a tsunami warning for neighbouring Southeast Asian nations. With no
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DOHA (Kashmir English): Qatar has temporarily suspended the visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistanis. According to the Pakistani embassy, this decision has been made due to the current regional situation. Meanwhile, Pakistani citizens are strictly advised to obtain a regular visa before departing for Qatar. The embassy statement said that Pakistani citizens who arrive in Qatar
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NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): A petty officer in the Indian Navy murdered a 31-year-old woman, dismembered her body in an attempt to destroy evidence in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, highlighting concerns about mental health and relationships among Indian armed forces personnel. According to Kashmir Media Service, Chintada Ravindra, a petty officer in the Navy, had
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BEIJING (Kashmir English): Pakistan and China have announced a five-point formula for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East. According to Pakistan Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing to review the situation in the Gulf and Middle
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WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US President Donald Trump has said that a deal with Iran could be reached soon, claiming that progress is being made through indirect negotiations facilitated via Pakistani diplomatic channels. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump stated that both direct and indirect contacts with Iran are ongoing and showing positive developments.
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