Recent protests in Karachi, Pakistan, escalated dramatically as security forces opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the gates of the US consulate. The violent altercation resulted in the deaths of ten protesters, while 34 others sustained injuries, according to Sukhdew Assardas Hamnani, a spokesman for the Sindh government. The protests were reportedly sparked by widespread anger over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, invoking solidarity among demonstrators in various cities, including Karachi and other parts of Pakistan and India. The incident occurred when a large crowd gathered outside the US consulate in Karachi's upscale district of Clifton. Eyewitness accounts suggest... [Continue Reading]
At least 10 pro-Iranian protesters were killed in clashes with police as they tried to storm the gates of the US consulate in Pakistan’s main port city of Karachi on Sunday. Security forces opened fire at the consulate, resulting in the deaths of 10 protesters, with 34 injured, said Sukhdew Assardas Hamnani, a spokesman for the Sindh government. “The police reached the site and took the situation into control,” he said. Faisal Edhi, who runs Edhi Foundation, a rescue service, said several of... [Continue Reading]
US government buildings in Karachi and Baghdad targeted by crowds after killing of Ayatollah Ali KhameneiAt least 22 people are dead following pro-Iran demonstrations in Pakistan that have seen hundreds of people march on the US consulate in Karachi. Security forces in Iraq have also fired teargas at protesters who tried to storm the US embassy in Baghdad.As anger boiled over after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a crowd of demonstrators in Karachi chanted against the offensive before entering the reception hall of the consulate building and lighting a small fire. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
In a dramatic escalation of military operations, US and Israeli forces conducted strikes on Iranian targets, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. These strikes began on Saturday, creating significant ripples in regional geopolitics and international relations. This marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations, especially the United States and Israel. Reports indicate that the attacks incorporated advanced technology, with the US military utilizing Anthropic's AI model, Claude, to assist in operational decisions. Despite former President Donald Trump's recent orders to limit the use of such AI tools due to his... [Continue Reading]
On Sunday in Karachi, at least nine protesters were killed during violent clashes outside the US consulate. The protesters rallied after US and Israeli strikes in Iran led to the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and attempted to force their way into the diplomatic compound. Police responded with gunfire and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The violence spread to other Pakistani cities where rallies also turned violent. Security around US diplomatic sites has been tightened. [Continue Reading]
BEIT SHEMESH & CENTRAL ISRAEL – A massive wave of Iranian retaliatory missile strikes has struck central Israel, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens more injured. In the city of Beit Shemesh, located west of Jerusalem, emergency services report that at least 27 people were wounded after a ballistic missile impacted a residential area. Rescuers are continuing to search for survivors amid heavily damaged apartment buildings and public shelters. GULF REGIONAL IMPACT – The conflict has rapidly widened to include neighboring Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets. Qatar’s Ministry of Defense confirmed it detected 65 ballistic missiles and... [Continue Reading]
Protest erupted following assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli strike. [Continue Reading]