(By Khalid Masood) Introduction From the vantage point of Lahore, a city that has for centuries served as a crucible of the Sub-Continent’s destiny, President Donald Trump’s speech at the UN was a seismic event. His address has immediately and profoundly altered Pakistan’s strategic landscape. Watched in offices in Islamabad and debated in policy circles…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction Diplomatic gatherings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have long been fertile ground for statesmanship, backroom bargaining, and the quiet forging of global alignments. This year’s highlight, however, has a distinctly strategic undertone. The White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with leaders from…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In the hyper-connected world of social media, rumors can spread like wildfire, often fueled by a mix of absence, misinformation, and political polarization. Over the Labor Day weekend in late August 2025, speculation about President Donald Trump’s health reached a fever pitch, with viral claims suggesting he had died or was gravely…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction In a landmark ruling on August 29, 2025, a US federal appeals court declared that the majority of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump are illegal, stating that he overstepped his constitutional authority by relying on emergency powers to impose sweeping import duties. This decision reverberates across global trade relations,…
(Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction: A High-Stakes Summit Met with Ukrainian Doubt Today, on August 15, 2025, the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska begins, drawing global attention but skepticism from Ukrainians about its peace prospects. For instance, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the summit seeks to address the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fourth year. Consequently, President Donald…
(Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: A Dramatic Shift in DC Governance On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington DC, sparking intense debate. For instance, he invoked the Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control. Additionally, he deployed 800 National Guard troops to the capital. Consequently,…
(Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: A Geopolitical Ambush On August 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, citing India’s obstinate purchase of 35% of its crude oil from Russia, a move he claims fuels Moscow’s war in Ukraine. For instance, Trump’s Truth Social post accused India of profiting from oil resales,…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On August 8, 2025, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shook hands at the White House, signing a U.S.-brokered peace agreement to end the decades-long Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Hosted by President Donald Trump, who hailed the event as “historic,” the deal reopens key transport routes and boosts U.S….
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the volatile chessboard of global trade, the 2025 U.S.-India standoff over India’s obstinate reliance on Russian oil has laid bare New Delhi’s diplomatic hubris. For instance, President Donald Trump’s August 4, 2025, Truth Social post threatened to “substantially raise” tariffs on Indian exports for continuing to import 35% of its…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Today, August 4, 2025, the world joins in wishing former U.S. President Barack Obama a very happy 64th birthday. Social media platforms are abuzz with tributes, including a heartfelt post from his wife, Michelle Obama, on Instagram, and warm wishes from world leaders, celebrities, and millions of admirers around the globe. On…
