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In a significant diplomatic move, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a phone call with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, marking India's first ministerial-level outreach since the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. The conversation follows the Taliban's condemnation of a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for this condemnation and emphasized India's traditional friendship with the Afghan people, discussing future cooperation, including trade and humanitarian aid. The call also addressed the importance of the Chabahar Port in Iran for Afghanistan's trade, especially as relations between India and Pakistan have soured. This outreach is part of India's ongoing efforts to foster ties with the Taliban while focusing on humanitarian assistance and the well-being of Afghan citizens amid the complex geopolitical landscape. 
Published: May 16 2025, 2 ameznews.inUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Thursday that a Ukrainian delegation, led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, will engage in ceasefire talks with Russia in Istanbul. The delegation includes military and intelligence officials, with diplomatic discussions scheduled for today, as reported by the Turkish Foreign Ministry. In a post on X, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his support of Ukraine's sovereignty, noting that Erdogan recognizes Crimea as part of Ukraine. Despite acknowledging the low level of the Russian delegation, Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's commitment to the talks out of respect for Erdogan and US President Donald Trump, stating that achieving a ceasefire is the top priority. However, he expressed skepticism about Russia's seriousness in pursuing genuine negotiations to end the conflict. The situation remains tense as both sides prepare for the discussions.
Published: May 16 2025, 4 ameznews.inIn a tragic incident in Delhi's Nizamuddin area, an 18-year-old boy named Md Saad was found dead with his throat slit, following an altercation over his sister's relationship with a friend of the victim. Police reported that Saad had previously been involved in two criminal cases. The main suspect, 18-year-old Altamash, a battery repair worker, along with three accomplices, including Faizan, a 22-year-old rickshaw driver with a criminal history, have been arrested in connection with the crime. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, Israeli drone strikes have resulted in the death of a Hezbollah member and the destruction of several structures, despite a ceasefire agreement established in November 2024. The Lebanese government has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, as tensions persist in the region with sporadic flare-ups continuing despite efforts to maintain peace.
Published: May 16 2025, 5 ameznews.inBadar Khan Suri, an Indian academic and visiting scholar at Georgetown University, was released from nearly two months of immigration detention after a U.S. District Judge ruled his detention violated the First Amendment. Detained by federal agents on March 17, 2025, Suri faced accusations of having ties to terrorism and spreading Hamas propaganda. He described his confinement as "Kafka-esque," detailing inhumane conditions and expressing concern for his family, particularly his young children. His lawyers argued he was targeted for his political views and Palestinian heritage, with support from the ACLU, which emphasized the chilling effects on free speech. Suri is now awaiting deportation proceedings while living with his family in Virginia. The case has sparked discussions about the Trump administration's immigration policies, with concerns that proposed changes could further erode habeas corpus protections for immigrants, although congressional support for such measures appears limited.
Published: May 16 2025, 12 ameznews.inMilitary aviation analyst Tom Cooper has criticized Pakistan for "massively misusing religion" to foster jihadism, claiming that this issue extends beyond its borders to regions like Nigeria and the Philippines. In an interview with ANI, Cooper expressed skepticism about any positive changes in Pakistan's political landscape, citing a history of military dictatorship and poor relations between military and civilian leadership. He highlighted India's vigilant monitoring of Pakistani nuclear facilities, suggesting that Indian intelligence has a comprehensive understanding of activities at these sites. Cooper noted that concerns regarding Pakistan's management of nuclear arms have been longstanding, dating back nearly two decades. He emphasized that India's ability to surveil Pakistani military operations indicates a significant operational freedom, with advanced satellite capabilities allowing for close observation of sensitive locations within Pakistan.
Published: May 16 2025, 1 ameznews.inNegotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US are advancing significantly, with an Indian delegation set to travel to Washington on May 17 to engage in further discussions. Led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the team will meet with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The talks aim to explore an interim trade arrangement to secure early mutual benefits before finalizing the first phase of the agreement by fall this year. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the complexity of the negotiations, noting that any deal must be mutually beneficial. With a goal to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, the discussions will focus on market access, rules of origin, and non-tariff barriers. The US remains India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at USD 131.84 billion in 2024-25.
Published: May 15 2025, 10 pmeznews.inA controversial cryptocurrency deal in Pakistan has drawn attention due to its ties to Donald Trump's family and the involvement of Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir. Signed shortly before a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the agreement between US firm World Liberty Financial and Pakistan's newly established Crypto Council aims to integrate blockchain technology into the country's financial system. The firm, with Trump's sons Eric and Donald Jr. and son-in-law Jared Kushner holding a 60% stake, seeks to position Islamabad as the "crypto capital of South Asia." The deal, which includes plans for asset tokenization and regulatory sandboxes for decentralized finance, has raised national security concerns amid heightened scrutiny following the attack. Despite these issues, World Liberty Financial has denied any political motives, while both the Trump family and the White House have refrained from commenting on the matter.
Published: May 15 2025, 11 pmeznews.inIsraeli air strikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 114 Palestinians, with the violence escalating as Israel prepares for a ground offensive targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters. Recent strikes in Khan Younis claimed 56 lives, including women and children, while a bombing in Jabalia hit a health clinic and prayer hall, killing 13. The humanitarian situation is critical, as hospitals face overwhelming casualties and lack of resources, with one doctor describing mortuary conditions as "beyond capacity." Amid this turmoil, U.S. President Donald Trump, during his visit to the Middle East, proposed making Gaza a "freedom zone" under U.S. control, a notion rejected by Hamas official Basem Naim, who emphasized Gaza's integral role in Palestinian identity. Despite expectations of a temporary ceasefire during Trump's visit, the bombardment has intensified, leaving grieving families and funeral processions filling the streets of Khan Younis.
Published: May 15 2025, 11 pmeznews.inMalicious actors are exploiting text messages and AI-generated voice recordings to impersonate senior US officials in a scheme aimed at breaching the personal accounts of state and federal government personnel, the FBI reported on Thursday. This unauthorized access could enable further targeting of government officials and their networks, as well as the potential for information theft or financial fraud. While the FBI did not disclose the number of individuals affected or the identities of the perpetrators, it noted that many victims include current and former high-ranking officials. The scheme involves establishing rapport with targets before directing them to a hacker-controlled site to capture their login credentials. The FBI previously cautioned in a December 2024 announcement that criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to enhance their methods in fraud and extortion.
Published: May 15 2025, 11 pmeznews.inNASA's Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking observation by detecting an aurora on Mars in visible light for the first time, revealing a soft green glow across the night sky. This phenomenon occurred on March 18, 2024, when solar particles from a recent solar flare and coronal mass ejection interacted with the Martian atmosphere. While auroras have previously been noted in ultraviolet wavelengths by orbiting satellites, this marks the first visible light observation from a planetary surface beyond Earth. The rover's SuperCam spectrometer and Mastcam-Z camera captured the faint glow, which, although not visible to the naked eye, could become more pronounced during future solar storms. Mars' lack of a global magnetic field allows charged particles to bombard the entire planet simultaneously, creating a diffuse aurora. Researchers suggest that future astronauts may witness a more vibrant display, illuminating the Martian sky.
Published: May 15 2025, 11 pm
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