A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new skilled-worker visas, ruling that the White House could not impose the charge without approval from Congress.

Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of rising tensions between the two neighbors after months of fighting that has killed hundreds.

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter, prompting new attacks from Iran and further widening the retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to end to the war.

The region deserves sustained national attention, not episodic visibility, through policies that prioritize representation, resilience, and long-term prosperity for its people.

The United States says it will continue pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite Israel’s stance. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Washington’s priority is securing a long-term settlement with Tehran.

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem as he became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal held talks in Rawalpindi focused on regional security and military cooperation.

President Donald Trump said the crew of a U.S. Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued safely. The incident occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel and ongoing efforts to reach a broader U.S.-Iran agreement.

The region deserves sustained national attention, not episodic visibility, through policies that prioritize representation, resilience, and long-term prosperity for its people.

The recent US-Israel-Iran conflict has exposed the vulnerabilities of the Middle East’s security architecture and highlighted the need for the Gulf region to reduce dependence on external powers by pursuing deeper economic integration and regional cooperation.

The 2026 Iran war exposed the limits of India’s strategic autonomy, revealing that New Delhi could no longer balance competing relationships in the Middle East as effectively as it once did.

Ryan Grim and Moeed Pirzada discuss the Pakistan cipher, Imran Khan’s removal, U.S. influence, and military politics.

The Lahore High Court’s ruling on overseas Pakistanis’ property disputes goes beyond legal interpretation, recognising the unique vulnerabilities faced by citizens living abroad and expanding protection under the 2025 Act.

In an interview with Dr Mooed Pirzada, Editor of Global Village Space, Prof. Marandi discussed Iran’s resilience in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure

The piece reflects on the deep sense of alienation, grief, and identity crisis many Pakistanis feel following the removal and imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Dr. Trita Parsi joins Dr. Moeed Pirzada to discuss Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, the Iran war, GCC divisions, UAE-Israel relations, Pakistan’s mediation efforts, and whether India is moving into a new strategic alignment in the Middle East.