Saudi Arabia Launches Music Education in Schools to Foster Creativity

The Saudi Arabian government has taken a major step by introducing music education at the school level as part of the country’s initiative to develop arts and culture. The goal is to familiarize children with music and the arts from an early age and to cultivate long-term creative talent.

Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor, Breaking Multiple Historic Barriers

Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s youngest, first Muslim, and first African-born mayor. His stunning victory over Andrew Cuomo marks a new chapter for progressive politics in America, as he promises bold reforms on childcare, transport, and economic justice while facing resistance from party moderates and conservatives alike.

New York Votes Today Zohran Mamdani Ahead in Polls, Trump Attacks Him as ‘Communist’

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leads the New York mayoral race as early voting hits a record high. President Donald Trump calls Mamdani a “communist” and threatens to cut city funding if he wins.

Haunted by the Taliban: The Persistent Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

In October this year, deadly armed clashes erupted along the 2,640-kilometer Durand Line — the disputed border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The fighting once again exposed the fragile peace and deep-rooted mistrust that continue to define relations between the two neighbors. Despite efforts by friendly nations to prevent escalation, both sides remain trapped in a cycle of violence, suspicion, and competing national interests.

British MPs Across Parties Urge UAE Arms Embargo Over Sudan Atrocities

British MPs from multiple political parties have called on the UK government to immediately suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), amid mounting evidence that British-made weapons are being used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s bloody conflict.

Bodies Rot in the Streets of Sudan — There’s No One Left to Bury Them

In the northern Darfur region of Sudan’s capital of El Fasher, a horrifying humanitarian disaster has unfolded as hundreds of bodies lie in the streets with no one to bury them. The city was seized last week by the semi-military force Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Their assault has killed at least 1,500 people, with more than 460 deaths alone reported in a single hospital.

ASEAN Declines to Send Election Observers to Myanmar’s Military-Led Polls

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not dispatch election monitors to Myanmar’s December polls, according to multiple diplomatic sources — a major setback for the ruling junta’s effort to secure international legitimacy.

US, India Sign 10-Year Defense Pact to Boost Regional Stability

The United States and India have signed a 10-year defense framework agreement aimed at strengthening regional stability, deterrence, and technological cooperation, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced after meeting Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

Inside Sudan’s Civil War: The Army, RSF, and the Foreign Powers Fueling the Conflict

Since April 2023, Sudan has been torn apart by brutal fighting between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both sides are accused of receiving backing from foreign powers including Egypt, the UAE, Libya, Chad, Turkey, Iran, Russia, and Kenya, deepening the humanitarian crisis that has displaced over 12 million people.

Six Pakistani Soldiers, Including Captain, Killed in Clash with Militants Near Afghan Border

Six Pakistani soldiers, including an army captain, were killed in a clash with militants in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghan border.