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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

‘Before-And-After’ Board Put Up Outside Destroyed Markaz Taiba After 1 Year, No Reconstruction

Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has installed a large display board outside its destroyed headquarters, Markaz Taiba, in Muridke, showcasing photographs of the complex before and after it was struck by the Indian Air Force during India’s <a title="Operation Sindoor" href="https://ift.tt/cb34H7U" data-type="interlinkingkeywords">Operation Sindoor</a>. The board describes the site as “Government Jamia Masjid Umm-ul-Qura, Nangal Sahdan, Muridke” and features images of the headquarters before the Indian airstrike and the extensive destruction visible the following day. <h2>No Reconstruction Even After One Year</h2> More than a year has passed since the Indian Air Force strike, yet reconstruction work at the site has still not begun. The two major buildings that once formed the core of LeT’s headquarters were heavily damaged during the missile strike. In September last year, the remaining structures were demolished using heavy machinery, leaving the entire compound reduced to an empty plot of land. <img src="https://ift.tt/rUEucDX" width="720" /> According to sources, reconstruction was originally expected to begin last year, particularly as Jaish-e-Mohammed had already started repair work at its Bahawalpur headquarters. However, the estimated PKR 280 million provided by the Pakistani government for rebuilding the Muridke complex was allegedly diverted by Lashkar-e-Taiba towards weapons procurement and activities of its political front, the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML). As a result, no rebuilding work has commenced to date. <h2>FATF Visit And Alleged ISI Role</h2> Sources further claimed that the diversion of reconstruction funds took place under the supervision of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). In March this year, Pakistan was expecting a visit from a Financial Action Task Force (FATF) assessment team. Pakistani authorities reportedly planned to showcase Muridke as evidence that the state was no longer supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba. To strengthen this narrative, reconstruction work was deliberately kept on hold so that officials could point to the abandoned site as proof of government action against the terrorist organisation. <h2>LeT Control Continues Despite NAP Takeover</h2> Although Pakistan took control of the Muridke headquarters under the National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019, the move was largely cosmetic. Despite the takeover on paper, the facility has continued to remain under the effective control of Lashkar-e-Taiba till date. Since 2021, the complex has reportedly been overseen by LeT terrorist Mufti Abdur Rehman Abid, highlighting the gap between Pakistan’s international commitments and the reality on the ground. According to intelligence inputs, the decision to leave the headquarters in ruins before the FATF visit was intended to create the appearance that Pakistan was not facilitating LeT activities. At the same time, LeT was allegedly allowed to utilise the reconstruction funds for weapons purchases and political operations. <h2>‘Before-And-After’ Board Seen As Propaganda Tool</h2> Security sources also believe that the newly installed “before-and-after” display board serves a propaganda purpose. By prominently exhibiting images of the destroyed headquarters, LeT is allegedly attempting to fuel anti-India sentiment among recruits arriving for indoctrination and terrorist training. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/trump-claims-mojtaba-khamenei-playing-central-role-in-us-iran-talks-at-pod-force-one-podcast-1847958">'I Will Meet Him': Trump Says Will Meet Mojtaba Khamenei Regarding US-Iran Talks At 'Pod Force One' Podcast</a> The visual display is intended to portray India as an enemy and encourage radicalised youth to embrace jihadist narratives, infiltrate Indian territory and carry out terrorist attacks. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/indian-national-among-63-killed-in-iranian-strike-on-kuwait-airport-embassy-assures-support-1847951">Indian National Dies, 63 Injured In Iranian Strike On Kuwait Airport, Embassy Assures Support</a>

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

US Intercepts Iranian Missiles Targeting Kuwait, Bahrain; Launches Strike On Qeshm Island

The US military said on Tuesday that it had successfully thwarted a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks directed at neighbouring countries in the region, while also carrying out what it described as self-defence strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles towards regional states, but none reached their intended targets. “Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours; however, all failed to hit their intended targets,” CENTCOM said in a statement. <h2>US and Regional Air Defences Intercept Missiles</h2> The US military said two Iranian missiles fired towards Kuwait either fell short of their targets or broke apart during flight. CENTCOM also said that three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted immediately by US and Bahraini air defence systems before they could cause damage. Meanwhile, explosions were reportedly heard across Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and Erbil on Wednesday, underscoring growing tensions across the region. ALSO READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/7lXFcih" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'You're F***ing Crazy...': Trump Rebukes Netanyahu In Heated Phone Call Over Lebanon Bombing</a> <h2>IRGC Claims Responsibility for Missile Strikes</h2> Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later claimed responsibility for missile strikes that it said targeted American military bases in Kuwait. In a statement, the IRGC said the operation was carried out in response to what it described as a US attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island. The Iranian force said its Aerospace Force launched what it called “precise and concentrated missile attacks” against US military facilities in Kuwait. <h2>Iran Issues Warning to United States</h2> The IRGC described the strikes as retaliation for what it characterised as an assault on Iran’s sovereignty. “In response to the provocation and blatant aggression of American terrorist forces targeting the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the beloved island of Qeshm, the Air and Space Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, by the grace and support of Allah and in line with its commitment to protect the homeland, subjected the military bases of American occupiers in Kuwait to precise and concentrated missile attacks, resulting in the successful destruction of their targets and the ignition of the aggressors' trenches,” the IRGC said. The statement also contained a warning directed at Washington and countries that allow their territory or airspace to be used against Iran. ALSO READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/9qlsFN8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marco Rubio Hints At Ending Russian Oil Waiver That Allowed India’s Purchases</a> <h2>‘Hit and Run’ Era Has Ended, Says IRGC</h2> The IRGC said any future action that violates Iran’s borders or sovereignty would trigger a severe response. “Any new stupidity, further aggression, or any action that violates even a single inch of our borders and sovereignty will be met with a devastating, crushing, and decisive response that goes beyond all laws and established boundaries,” the statement said. The Iranian force further warned that it would not hesitate to target what it described as the interests and headquarters of aggressors across the region, adding that the era of “hit and run” operations had ended and that those responsible would face the consequences of their actions.

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WH Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24; Trump to attend

Washington, Jun 2 (PTI): The White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which had to be put off due to an assassination attempt against President Donald Trump, will now be held on July 24.The White House Correspondents' Association President Weijia Jiang made the announcement on Tuesday.Trump announced on Truth Social that the dinner will be hosted at The Waldorf Astoria, which was built by him. “We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on America 250 and everything we stand for,” Weijia said in a post on X.President Trump, First Lady Melania, Vice President J D Vance and a host of cabinet ministers had to be evacuated from the Washington Hilton on April 25 after an armed man opened fire in the hotel as the dinner got underway.“In a sign of Strength and Fortitude, it was just announced that The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which violently ended rather abruptly on April 25th, will be rescheduled to July 24th,” Trump said.“This announcement is a very good thing in that we cannot allow Lunatics to change our way of life, or even its scheduling,” the US President said.Trump said he has accepted the invitation to speak at the event.“I don’t know whether or not I will give the same rather nasty statements, at least as it concerns certain people, but we will soon find out. In any event, it will be a “HOT” ticket! Interestingly, the location will be The Waldorf Astoria, on Pennsylvania Avenue, a Building and Ballroom that I built,” Trump said. PTI SKU AMS(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Marco Rubio Hints At Ending Russian Oil Waiver That Allowed India’s Purchases

The United States is looking to end the waiver that allowed countries, including India, to purchase Russian oil, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. India was among the key beneficiaries of the waiver, which enabled New Delhi to resume Russian oil imports amid disruptions in global energy supply. <h2>Rubio Says Waiver Was ‘Time-Limited’</h2> Appearing before a US Congress hearing, Rubio said the waiver was introduced as a temporary measure to ease supply disruptions caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. “We would like to end it as soon as we possibly can because the underlying policy of this country has been to sanction their oil. These are time-limited waivers for the purpose of opening up more global supply,” Rubio told the Committee. The US first announced the waiver in March. Since then, it has been extended twice, with the latest extension due to expire on June 17. <h2>Treasury Department To Take Final Call</h2> During the hearing, Democrat ranking member Jeanne Shaheen questioned Rubio about the future of the waiver. Rubio said the final decision on whether to end the waiver would be taken by the US Treasury Department. Shaheen also sought clarity on whether the waiver would be extended again, arguing that the measure had benefited Russia despite Washington’s position on sanctions. When the waiver was initially introduced, the US had said sanctions on seaborne Russian oil would be eased temporarily and maintained that the arrangement would not financially benefit Moscow. <h2>Global Oil Supply Concerns Continue</h2> Rubio said the waiver remained necessary due to continued volatility in global oil prices. “The problem we're facing, too, is there's a contagion potential, and that is that at some point we can do strategic reserves, we can do some of the other things that we've done to alleviate global supply, but at some point you have to ensure -- this is not so much for us,” he told the Senate Foreign Policy Committee. The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial global energy route, handling nearly 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supply and around 40 per cent of South Asia’s energy flows. <h2>India’s Russian Oil Purchases Had Earlier Drawn US Criticism</h2> India had earlier faced pressure from the US to reduce purchases of Russian oil after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff, accusing India of “fuelling Putin's war in Ukraine”. Trump had also repeatedly claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “assured him” India would stop buying Russian oil. While there was no official comment from the Indian side on the claim, the commitment was later reflected in a bilateral trade agreement between New Delhi and Washington. A White House fact sheet had stated, “President Trump agreed to remove the additional 25% tariff on imports from India in recognition of India’s commitment to stop purchasing Russian Federation oil. Accordingly, the President signed an Executive Order last Friday removing that additional 25% tariff.” <h2>Shift Towards Venezuelan Oil</h2> As part of efforts to reduce India’s dependence on Russian oil, the US pushed New Delhi towards Venezuelan crude supplies, particularly after the American military raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. However, the outbreak of conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran on February 28 disrupted energy supply routes after Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption affected India’s Gulf oil route and prompted Washington to temporarily allow the resumption of Russian oil purchases through the waiver mechanism. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/denmark-pm-mette-frederiksen-secures-third-term-after-forming-new-coalition-govt-1847587">Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen Secures Third Term After Forming New Coalition Govt</a> The US, however, has continued to advocate for Venezuelan oil supplies, a push that is expected to gain momentum with interim president Delcy Rodriguez’s visit this week. <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/israel-hezbollah-fighting-trump-claims-all-shooting-will-stop-as-iran-threatens-to-suspend-talks-with-us-1847548">ALSO READ: Israel, Hezbollah Agree To Halt Attacks, Claims Trump As Iran Suspends Talks With US</a>

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Gurudwara in South Africa lauded for vehicle donation to school for indigent local children

Johannesburg, Jun 2 (PTI): The Gurudwara Sahib of Johannesburg (GSJ) has been lauded by South African and African continental leaders after its members donated a mini-bus to safely transport indigent local children to and from school.“A vehicle may seem like a small donation, but for the children it represents access to opportunity and independence,” said GSJ trustee Harbinder Singh Sethi at the handover ceremony at the Gurudwara on Sunday.“The GSG management and sangat purchased this mini-bus as a gift to the Look Forward Creativity Centre, which has been running this school for almost two decades now, with many of the children finding a better life there than where they had been living on the streets. It has been our privilege to support the activities at the Centre for the past 15 years now,” Sethi added.“The true owners of this bus are these beautiful children. May Wahe Guruji protect every child who rides in this bus and bless it to carry them to brighter and safe futures,” Sethi said.Some of the traditional leaders and Kings from across Africa who had gathered in Johannesburg to discuss the future of their nations took time out to attend the handover.Zolani Mkiva, Secretary General of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, said Sethi has been leading a team that represents true values of humanity that are always there to touch the lives of the people in a way that contributes to their betterment.“We coexist as a diverse community of South Africans and every time I come here, I am so humbled not just with the gestures that you do but with the tangible contributions that you are making into the development of our country. This is an investment in the future of our country- the education of the children who are the future of our country,” Mkiva said.Ketia Bikouta, board secretary for the Look Forward Creativity Centre, presented a special citation to GSJ chairperson Pamela Kaur Sethi.“The (Sikh) community has been a longtime donor, one of our most consistent donors that give every single month. This is something that we cannot say thank you enough for,” Bikouta said. PTI SH MNK MNK(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Nepal Parliament Disrupted Over PM Shah’s Border Remarks, Opposition Demands Apology

Kathmandu: Proceedings in both houses of Nepal's Parliament were disrupted on Monday as lawmakers protested against Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the border-related issue. Members of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly of Nepal staged demonstrations, demanding an apology from Shah and the removal of his remarks from the parliamentary records. Opposition parties, who had obstructed the session in the House of Representatives, continued their protest on Monday, insisting that the Prime Minister retract his statement. Gyan Bahadur Shahi, a lawmaker from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party in the House of Representatives, said any remarks made by the Prime Minister should be based on facts. "When a Prime Minister makes any statement or claim, then it becomes the official announcement; the international community perceives it as the official view; the public accepts it as the ultimate truth. Any statement given by the Prime Minister should be based on the facts, evidence and reality. A nation can never moves ahead based on projections but on the facts and figures; emotions might draw applause, but it is the facts that win the trust." Shahi said the House Speaker should remove the Prime Minister's remarks. The protest extended to the National Assembly, where lawmakers also objected to the statement. Ranjit Karna, member of the National Assembly, said if the Prime Minister cannot give the evidence about his remarks, he should apologise to people. "I want to send a request to the government via the Chairman of the (upper) house about the places where Nepal has encroached on the land of our neighbour India within 24 hours. If he (the Prime Minister) cannot give the evidence about it, then he should apologise to the public, and I also demand the formation of the investigation committee to look into the scenario where the Prime Minister got to make such a statement from the National Assembly." Other MPs, including Rajendra Lakshmi Gaire, Ram Kumari Jhakri, and Tula Prasad Bishwakarma, demanded an official clarification from the government. Lawmakers stood in protest, effectively halting the assembly's proceedings. The controversy stems from Prime Minister Shah's statement on Sunday which drew immediate protests from opposition lawmakers, who called the claims baseless and demanded evidence. In response, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a clarification. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Kshetri said the Prime Minister's comments refer to issues "related to boundary pillars, no-man's land (dashgaja), and cross-border land usage". He explained that, based on technical studies, there are areas where land currently used by Nepal may fall on the Indian side, and vice versa. Reaffirming Nepal's position, the ministry said the government remains committed to resolving boundary issues through diplomatic dialogue based on historical treaties, maps and agreements. India's Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal last month responded to media queries regarding comments made by the Foreign Ministry of Nepal on the border issue in the context of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and said India's position in this regard had been consistent and clear. "Lipulekh Pass has been a long-standing route for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra since 1954, and the Yatra through this route has been going on for decades. This is not a new development," he said. Jaiswal further said that with regard to territorial claims, India has consistently maintained that such claims are neither justified nor based on historical facts and evidence. "Such unilateral artificial enlargement of territorial claims is untenable," he added. Jasiwal stated that India remains open to constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues of the bilateral ties. "India remains open to a constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues in the bilateral relationship, including on resolving agreed outstanding boundary issues through dialogue and diplomacy," it added.  (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Breaking: Iran Denies President's Resignation Reports

Amid heightened tensions following the conflict between the United States and Iran, attention has shifted to political developments within Iran. Reports circulating in some Iranian media outlets claimed that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned from his position. However, the Iranian government has firmly denied these reports. Elias Hazrati, head of Iran’s Information Council, rejected the resignation claims and described them as misinformation spread by individuals seeking to undermine national unity. According to him, certain groups are attempting to create confusion and instability by circulating false rumors. To counter the speculation, the Iranian President’s Office released a video message featuring President Pezeshkian. In the video, he reaffirmed his commitment to serving the country and stated that he would continue on the current path with determination and strength for as long as he is able. He also expressed support for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, emphasizing loyalty to the nation’s leadership and honoring those who have sacrificed for the country.

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