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If the Shimla Agreement were formally scrapped today, very little would change on the ground for India but Pakistan would lose its last thin legal fig leaf on Kashmir, undermine its own narratives, and make escalation risks and diplomatic isolation worse, not better.What Shimla actually does and doesn’tSigned in July 1972 after Pakistan’s massive defeat in the 1971 war, the Shimla Agreement is a broad peace framework: respect for sovereignty, no use of force, and peaceful settlement of disputes.Crucially, it converts the old 1949 ceasefire line in Jammu & Kashmir into the Line of Control (LoC) and commits both sides…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday strongly condemned Israel’s actions in West Asia, accusing the United States of backing them and alleging that the region has witnessed the targeted killing of intellectuals, scientists and other influential figures.He made these remarks while addressing the international conference “Imam Khamenei; The Eternal Leader of Resistance” in Tehran, where he questioned the silence and ineffectiveness of international institutions that claim to uphold human rights but have failed to prevent such actions.The Iranian President emphasised that if Muslim nations acted collectively, conflicts and humanitarian crises in Gaza, Lebanon and Palestine could not continue unchecked. He…

A recent $87.6 billion supplemental funding request from the White House to pay for the Iran war and other expenses complicates an already tense budget process in Washington. The supplemental follows the release of a record $1.5 trillion defense budget request in April, putting additional pressure on Congress to sort out what has become a complex three-part defense budget comprising a $1.1 trillion base budget request, a $350 billion reconciliation request, and the new supplemental request.Most of the new supplemental funding, $67.1 billion, or 77% of the total, would go to the Pentagon. Other investments outside of the Pentagon include $11…

Crowds gathered in Rawalakot on 4 July to hear Advocate Mehrah Khawja deliver a fiery speech condemning the Pakistani Army for the cold-blooded killing of civilians. Khawja declared that no law authorises the Army to kill anyone and criticised the leadership for failing to engage in meaningful dialogue, urging them to step down.He appealed to the Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom to organise a massive protest on 5 July to draw international attention to Pakistan’s actions.Khawja lamented the loss of lives, saying the blood of innocents was on the hands of those responsible. He called on Kashmiris overseas, from…

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed gratitude to representatives from over seventy nations for attending the funeral ceremonies of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling their participation an everlasting memory in Iran’s diplomatic history.The ceremonies have drawn millions of mourners and high-level delegations from across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, underscoring the geopolitical weight of the event.Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a statement on Saturday, thanking representatives from more than seventy countries for attending the funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.He emphasised that the participation of foreign dignitaries, including loyal Arab allies, would remain…

INS Sudarshini has represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 in New York, marking a significant moment in the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.The vessel participated in the Parade of Sail on the Hudson River on 4 July 2026, flying the tricolour as a symbol of India’s maritime heritage during America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations.The Embassy of India in Washington confirmed the ship’s arrival at the Port of New York and New Jersey, noting its prominent role in the international naval review. The three‑mast barque stood out among the assembled tall ships, naval vessels and…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he had spoken with United States President Donald Trump, extending congratulations on the occasion of America’s 250th Independence Day. The two leaders agreed to meet in the United States in the near future, signalling a renewed effort to strengthen ties despite recent strains.In a statement shared on X, Netanyahu’s office confirmed the conversation, noting that the Prime Minister described the United States as a guarantor of global freedom. He emphasised Israel’s deep appreciation for the close bond between the two nations, underlining the strategic importance of the relationship.The agreement to meet comes at…

Billionaire industrialist Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani, widely known as Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on Thursday, Republic World reported.The meeting took place during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, held from 1 to 3 July, marking Takaichi’s first official visit to India since assuming office. The interaction was part of a packed schedule of high-level business engagements that underscored the growing role of industry in shaping bilateral ties.Discussions during Baba Kalyani’s meeting with the two leaders centred on expanding collaboration across advanced manufacturing,…

According to unconfirmed reports, India has formally received nine decommissioned Jaguar attack aircraft from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.This transfer was confirmed in a written response by the Minister for Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, and reported by the UK Defence Journal.The batch includes five Jaguar GR1 variants and four T2 variants. These aircraft, though retired from active service, will now serve as a vital source of spare parts and technical support for the Indian Air Force. The UK has retained 42 other Jaguars in reserve, though they are no longer airworthy.This plan has been in preparation since 2024, reflecting…