NOK Desk
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan, held in China, have been described as “constructive” by Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry, offering a small sign of hope amid ongoing border tensions. The talks began last week in the Chinese city of Urumqi, following an invitation from Beijing to help reduce escalating violence between the two neighbours. Click Here
The Department of Civil Engineering at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri organised an informative technical lecture on “Rockfall Hazard Analysis, Design and Performance Assessment of Rockfall Protection Embankments.” The session was delivered by Dr Riya Bhowmik, Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, who attended as the resource person. She is
A viral video on social media claims to show Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei entering a military operations room, with a screen displaying Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor and its coordinates. The clip has spread quickly online, especially as tensions remain high in West Asia. Many users shared it as “breaking news”, suggesting Iran could be
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered all military forces to stop firing after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with the United States. However, he made it clear that the war is not over. In a statement broadcast on state television, Khamenei instructed all branches of the military to follow the ceasefire order. At the
In a major last-minute diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire across the region, including Lebanon. The ceasefire, which will last for two weeks initially, was announced just hours before a US deadline for further military action. It follows intense behind-the-scenes mediation led by Pakistan,
Are the recent moderate earthquakes in southern Iran, including the M4.5 event on 7 April 2026, natural tectonic activity or secret underground nuclear tests? Social media is full of dramatic videos showing shaking trucks and rising dust clouds, with many people asking: “Is this real or fake?” In this detailed fact-check, we look at the
The White House has strongly denied reports suggesting that the United States is considering the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, as tensions continue to rise in the region. In a sharp response on social media, officials rejected such claims and said there is nothing in recent statements that points towards nuclear action. The statement
A sudden hailstorm has caused heavy damage to apple blossoms in several parts of South Kashmir, leaving farmers worried at the very start of the new horticulture season. According to reports, the hailstorm continued for a long time and hit orchards at a very sensitive stage, just as flowering had begun. This early damage is
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander, Mohsen Shahavand, has been killed in Andimeshk city in Iran’s Khuzestan province, according to Iranian state media. Footage aired by local outlets showed funeral ceremonies taking place on April 7, confirming his death as part of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Click Here To Follow
US President Donald Trump has issued one of his most alarming warnings yet amid rising tensions with Iran, saying that “a whole civilisation could die tonight” if the situation escalates further. He added that while he does not want such an outcome, it may happen, though he still hopes for a “revolutionarily wonderful” solution. He