Global leaders mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, urging action against rising anti-Muslim hate and bias.
US Splits with Europe at UN, Refuses to Blame Russia for Ukraine War
U.S. splits with allies at U.N., refusing to blame Russia for the Ukraine war as Trump pushes direct talks to end the conflict.
![Ambassador of Russia to the UN links ISIS-K rise in Afghanistan to leftover U.S. weapons, urging global action against terrorism. [Image via Khaama Press News Agency]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Russian-representative-in-UN-880x495-1-320x179.webp)
Russia Warns UN: ISIS May Have Access to U.S. Weapons in Afghanistan
Ambassador of Russia to the UN links ISIS-K rise in Afghanistan to leftover U.S. weapons, urging global action against terrorism.
![US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar Port disrupt India's regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan's role in South Asian trade. [Image via SAT Creatives]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAT-Web-Banners-10-320x179.webp)
The Chabahar Conundrum: How US Sanctions Put India’s Geopolitical Gamble in Peril
US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port disrupt India’s regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan’s role in South Asian trade.
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India’s Chabahar Plans Stumble After US Waiver Reversal
US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia’s trade dynamics.
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WHO Considers $400 Million Budget Cut After US Withdrawal
WHO member states discuss a $400 Million budget cut after Trump’s decision to withdraw US funding from the global health body.
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GFP Ranks Pakistan Among Top 15 Military Powers Globally
Pakistan ranks 12th in the 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) Index, securing a spot among the top 15 global military powers.
![Pakistan ranks 7th among the world's most powerful air forces in 2024, operating 1,434 fighter jets, helicopters, and support aircraft. [Representational Image via The Express Tribune]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/paf1738001045-0-320x179.webp)
PAF Secures Place Among Top 10 Most Powerful Air Forces
Pakistan ranks 7th among the world’s most powerful air forces in 2024, operating 1,434 fighter jets, helicopters, and support aircraft.
![ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over crimes against Afghan women; a move to ensure accountability. [Image via Reuters]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/international-criminal-court-ICC1737649716-0-320x179.webp)
ICC Calls for Arrest of Taliban Leaders Over the Rights Violations of Women
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over crimes against Afghan women; a move to ensure accountability.
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How Media Moguls Shape the Narrative Against the Pakistani Diaspora
Explore how media moguls like Musk and Zuckerberg shape narratives, impacting truth and the Pakistani diaspora in the UK.
