(By Khalid Masood) Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister since 2014, has cultivated an image of a decisive, larger-than-life leader, bolstered by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Yet, his diplomatic engagements and public interviews often reveal a troubling lack of refinement, exposing insecurities that undermine his global stature. From awkward…
Sustainable Sewage Management for Hotels by Rivers: Lessons from the Luxus Hunza Crisis In the pristine embrace of Attabad Lake, nestled along the mighty Hunza River in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan, the Luxus Hunza Resort stood as a beacon of luxury—until a viral video by British vlogger George Buckley exposed a grim truth. On June 17, 2025,…
(By Khalid Masood) In a blazing testament to its resolve, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has thrust the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile into the global spotlight, claiming its deployment against Israel in the escalating conflict of June 2025. Dubbed the “Israel-striker” by the IRGC, this missile—unveiled in June 2023 under the gaze of Supreme Leader…
(By Khalid Masood) In a breathtaking triumph of vigilance and resolve, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has obliterated a sinister espionage network orchestrated by India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Israel’s Mossad, aimed at destabilising Pakistan and Iran. Through simultaneous raids across eight cities and border towns in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, the IRGC arrested…
(By Khalid Masood) In the past 24 hours (i.e. 17-18 June), the Israel-Iran conflict has escalated to unprecedented levels, plunging the Middle East into a state of heightened uncertainty and fear. Israel’s relentless airstrikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, coupled with Iran’s retaliatory missile barrages, have pushed the region to the brink of a…
(By Khalid Masood) In a striking diplomatic maneuver, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal (FM) Syed Asim Munir, for a closed-door lunch at the White House on June 18, 2025. This rare engagement, detailed in the president’s official schedule, marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Pakistan relations, signaling…
(By Khalid Masood) As of June 17, 2025, media and social media reports indicate a significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, aimed at deterring Iran and supporting Israel amid rising tensions. The deployment includes carrier strike groups, B-2 stealth bombers, special munitions stockpiles, and Army and Marine units, signaling a posture for potential…
Beneath the smoldering tensions of the Middle East, a covert drama unfolded in June 2025, as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) arrested 73 individuals, including 13 Indian nationals, on charges of espionage for Israel’s Mossad. Accused of enabling Israel’s audacious drone strikes by targeting Iran’s air defences, these detainees have thrust India into a…
(By Khalid Masood) On June 16, 2025, beneath the gilded chandeliers of Trump Tower, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump unveiled Trump Mobile, a wireless service and smartphone brand poised to challenge America’s telecom titans. Launched on the 10th anniversary of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, this venture marries the Trump family’s knack for branding…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the covert world of espionage, the most dangerous weapons are often not guns or missiles, but charm, trust, and conversation. The curious case of Catherine Pérez-Shakdam, a French journalist-turned-Islamic convert, is not merely a tale of betrayal — it is a piercing indictment of the modern vulnerabilities in national security….
