Portugal prepares for snap legislative election on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Following the collapse of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's minority government, on March 11, after corruption allegations, which led to a no-confidence vote.&nbsp;
Luis Montenegro has been in office for 11 months, he was elected with 80 seats in last year's election. Similar fate appeared to the socialist government of Antonio Costa in 2024. Portugal is in a state of political uncertainty for second time in last three year.&nbsp;
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<h2>Key contenders&nbsp;</h2>
Acoording to various poll results Portugal is again heading for a coalition government. The key competition is between Luis Montenegro's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) and Nuno Santos' Socialist Party. Last time around AD secured 80 out of 230 seats falling short of the majority mark.
The recent polls suggest AD will improve its number, projecting it at 34 per cent but still falling short of a clear majority. It is expected to form a coalition with Liberal Initative which is projected at 7 per cent.
"All indicators point to us being on the right track, but nothing is guaranteed," said Montenegro at a political rally on Friday.
Leading next in the bout is centre-left Socialist Party (PS) led by Pedro Nuno Santos which secured 78 seats in 2024 elections currently trailing at around 26 per cent in polls. Pedro Nuno Santos's Socialist Party is plagued with internal division and stagnation. They are looking to make an alliance with Left Bloc (BE), the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP), and LIVRE to mount a serious challenge.
The resurgence of far-right Chega Party is a tale for this election. Led by Andre Ventura it is projected at 19 per cent. It shows the growing concern around immigration, crime and public services.
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<h2>Key Issues&nbsp;</h2>
This election comes at a time when the nation is suffering from inflation, severe surge in house prices, uncertain future of public health services and immigration issue. The last two government from the two major parties AD and PS both had a corruption scandal which lead to a mistrust among public and a state of dysfunctional elite in the nation.&nbsp;
The campaign was dominated by the corruption scandal of Montenegro over a consultancy firm &ldquo;Spinumviva&rdquo; which is drawing paychecks from the Government and its clients. However Montenegro seemed defiant insisting his innocence, he claimed he had not broken any law as only his wife and sons are shareholders, he transferred all the share to them before he became the Prime Minister.
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&ldquo;Under Portuguese civil law, even if it was possible to sell shares to someone you&rsquo;re married to, you&rsquo;d still be a joint owner of them, and, therefore, still able to profit from them,&rdquo; said political commentator Carmo Afonso.&nbsp;
The incumbent Luis Montenegro is positioning Democratic Alliance as a reformist and 'responsible alternative' compared to the hard right rhetoric of Chega Party. His campaign promises are a balance of economic growth and strict immigration control. On the other Nuno Santos is promising for a more expansive government welfare plan such as increased investment in health care and housing.
Regardless of the issues various polls indicate a clear majority is unlikely. Portugese population are looking forward to another period of complex coalition.
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Polls hint that a coalition government is likely, with an alliance between the Democratic Alliance and  Liberal Initiatives to lead the race to form the government.World

Portugal prepares for snap legislative election on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Following the collapse of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's minority government, on March 11, after corruption allegations, which led to a no-confidence vote. Luis Montenegro has been in office for 11 months, he was elected with 80 seats in last year's election. Similar fate appeared to the socialist government of Antonio Costa in 2024. Portugal is in a state of political uncertainty for second time in last three year. Also read: 'Dangerous, deadly cancerous tumor': Iran's Khamenei bashes 'Zionist regime', calls Israel a source of war, corruption Key contenders Acoording to various poll results Portugal is again heading for a coalition government. The key competition is between Luis Montenegro's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) and Nuno Santos' Socialist Party. Last time around AD secured 80 out of 230 seats falling short of the majority mark. The recent polls suggest AD will improve its number, projecting it at 34 per cent but still falling short of a clear majority. It is expected to form a coalition with Liberal Initative which is projected at 7 per cent. "All indicators point to us being on the right track, but nothing is guaranteed," said Montenegro at a political rally on Friday. Leading next in the bout is centre-left Socialist Party (PS) led by Pedro Nuno Santos which secured 78 seats in 2024 elections currently trailing at around 26 per cent in polls. Pedro Nuno Santos's Socialist Party is plagued with internal division and stagnation. They are looking to make an alliance with Left Bloc (BE), the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP), and LIVRE to mount a serious challenge. The resurgence of far-right Chega Party is a tale for this election. Led by Andre Ventura it is projected at 19 per cent. It shows the growing concern around immigration, crime and public services. Also read: Three Iranians charged with suspected espionage in UK Key Issues This election comes at a time when the nation is suffering from inflation, severe surge in house prices, uncertain future of public health services and immigration issue. The last two government from the two major parties AD and PS both had a corruption scandal which lead to a mistrust among public and a state of dysfunctional elite in the nation. The campaign was dominated by the corruption scandal of Montenegro over a consultancy firm “Spinumviva” which is drawing paychecks from the Government and its clients. However Montenegro seemed defiant insisting his innocence, he claimed he had not broken any law as only his wife and sons are shareholders, he transferred all the share to them before he became the Prime Minister. Also read: 'A lot of good things to happen in Gaza over the next month,' Trump “Under Portuguese civil law, even if it was possible to sell shares to someone you’re married to, you’d still be a joint owner of them, and, therefore, still able to profit from them,” said political commentator Carmo Afonso. The incumbent Luis Montenegro is positioning Democratic Alliance as a reformist and 'responsible alternative' compared to the hard right rhetoric of Chega Party. His campaign promises are a balance of economic growth and strict immigration control. On the other Nuno Santos is promising for a more expansive government welfare plan such as increased investment in health care and housing. Regardless of the issues various polls indicate a clear majority is unlikely. Portugese population are looking forward to another period of complex coalition. Also read: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say

Portugal goes for snap election on Sunday: Who are the contenders and what to expect?

US President Donald Trump, on returning from his four-day-long Middle East trip on Friday (May 16), said that there had been a lot of progress with the Nuclear Deal. While discussing the nuclear deal, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said, a draft of the nuclear deal is ready.&nbsp;
The Fox News correspondent enquired, "On Iran, has the US given them a formal proposal? Has Steve Witkoff handed it over?"
While speaking to Fox News, Trump said, "Yeah, they have a proposal, more importantly, they know they have to move quickly, or something bad is going to happen."
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<h2>No Formal Offer</h2>
Contrastingly, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denied receiving a formal offer. He said that the communication had been increasingly confusing from the US. He said Iran is not interested in abandoning its nuclear enrichment prospects under any conditions.&nbsp;
He posted on X (formerly Twitter), "&nbsp;Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly. In the meantime, the messaging we&mdash;and the world&mdash;continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and terminate your sanctions, and we have a deal."
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While talking to Fox News on Friday, he said, "They are not going to have a nuclear weapon."&nbsp;
The whole trip from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates had been mostly transactional. Trump had expressed his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. "He and I will meet, and I think we&rsquo;ll solve it-or maybe not.&rdquo;
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On Tuesday, May 13, while speaking in Riyadh, President Trump called Iran the most "destructive force" and blamed it for the instability in the region.
This is the first international trip since the US President Donald Trump took over the Oval Office in Washington for the second time. There had been a flurry of activities since he had taken over.
Previously, Donald Trump, during his first term, pulled the US out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. There had been stark contradictions between his rhetoric at home and the diplomatic talks. Earlier in April, a Trump envoy led by Steven Witkoff stepped aside from some of the threats that Iran would face "great danger" if the talks did not succeed.
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US President Donald Trump, on returning from his four-day-long Middle East trip on Friday (May 16), said that there had been a lot of progress with the Nuclear Deal. While discussing the nuclear deal, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said, a draft of the nuclear deal is ready. The Fox News correspondent enquired, "On Iran, has the US given them a formal proposal? Has Steve Witkoff handed it over?" While speaking to Fox News, Trump said, "Yeah, they have a proposal, more importantly, they know they have to move quickly, or something bad is going to happen." Also read: 'He knew exactly what that meant': Trump claims Comey called for his 'assassination' with '8647' message No Formal Offer Contrastingly, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denied receiving a formal offer. He said that the communication had been increasingly confusing from the US. He said Iran is not interested in abandoning its nuclear enrichment prospects under any conditions. He posted on X (formerly Twitter), " Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly. In the meantime, the messaging we—and the world—continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and terminate your sanctions, and we have a deal." Also read: Iran denies receiving written proposal from US on nuclear deal, but Trump says ‘they have a proposal’ Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly. In the meantime, the messaging we—and the world—continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and… — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) May 16, 2025 While talking to Fox News on Friday, he said, "They are not going to have a nuclear weapon." The whole trip from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates had been mostly transactional. Trump had expressed his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. "He and I will meet, and I think we’ll solve it-or maybe not.” Also read: Can Trump's Middle East tour be geopolitical shift for US? Top 6 takeaways from US president's major trip On Tuesday, May 13, while speaking in Riyadh, President Trump called Iran the most "destructive force" and blamed it for the instability in the region. This is the first international trip since the US President Donald Trump took over the Oval Office in Washington for the second time. There had been a flurry of activities since he had taken over. Previously, Donald Trump, during his first term, pulled the US out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. There had been stark contradictions between his rhetoric at home and the diplomatic talks. Earlier in April, a Trump envoy led by Steven Witkoff stepped aside from some of the threats that Iran would face "great danger" if the talks did not succeed. Also read: Conservatives stun Trump, block his big tax breaks and spending cuts bill

'Move quickly or something bad will happen'- Trump on Iran deal

Satellite images from Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat, are being circulated online with claims highlighting dark patches on them as damage sustained during the Pakistan attack.&nbsp; The image was first produced on May 12, 2025. However, on closely observing, it can be seen that those are shadows of clouds that resulted in the discolouration of the ground.&nbsp;
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While there is no official confirmation from the official authority. The image itself has gained attention online in the growing debate around Operation Sindoor and the four-day clash that engulfed the nuclear-armed neighbouring nations.
There had been an information war as both countries engaged in claims and counterclaims.
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Even though Pakistan claimed victory among its citizens, satellite imagery reflects damages incurred by Pakistan were more serious to its military and terrorist infrastructure.
Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat&rsquo;s Kutch district. It is positioned near the Sir Creek area. Its proximity to the border makes it a strategic location for forward activity.&nbsp;
The recent circulation of the image has reached the news feeds of many Indians. Many tried to debunk the claim. Damien Symon (@detresfa_,) an analyst with an open source intelligence network (OSINT), weighed in on the debate.&nbsp;
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"A new image of Naliya Airbase in India, dated 12 May 2025, is being circulated highlighting the darkening of soil around the runway as damage, however,r verification of the image reveals a shadow of a cloud overhead as the reason behind this apparent discolouration on the ground," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The Pakistan military claimed it hit at least two dozen military installations and air bases; however, those claims had not been substantiated with visual proof. The Indian military said it had targeted 11 military bases and 9 terrorist infrastructure which were substantiated by evidence.
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Satellite images from Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat, are being circulated online with claims highlighting dark patches on them as damage sustained during the Pakistan attack. The image was first produced on May 12, 2025. However, on closely observing, it can be seen that those are shadows of clouds that resulted in the discolouration of the ground. Also read: Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak-local media also fact-checks his false claim While there is no official confirmation from the official authority. The image itself has gained attention online in the growing debate around Operation Sindoor and the four-day clash that engulfed the nuclear-armed neighbouring nations. There had been an information war as both countries engaged in claims and counterclaims. Also read: These two Indian states have a higher GDP than Pakistan! Know all about it Even though Pakistan claimed victory among its citizens, satellite imagery reflects damages incurred by Pakistan were more serious to its military and terrorist infrastructure. Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat’s Kutch district. It is positioned near the Sir Creek area. Its proximity to the border makes it a strategic location for forward activity. The recent circulation of the image has reached the news feeds of many Indians. Many tried to debunk the claim. Damien Symon (@detresfa_,) an analyst with an open source intelligence network (OSINT), weighed in on the debate. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India’s BrahMos missile "A new image of Naliya Airbase in India, dated 12 May 2025, is being circulated highlighting the darkening of soil around the runway as damage, however,r verification of the image reveals a shadow of a cloud overhead as the reason behind this apparent discolouration on the ground," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The Pakistan military claimed it hit at least two dozen military installations and air bases; however, those claims had not been substantiated with visual proof. The Indian military said it had targeted 11 military bases and 9 terrorist infrastructure which were substantiated by evidence. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India’s BrahMos missile

Satellite image of Naliya airbase is falsely circulated as being damaged during Pakistan attack

US Senator of Vermont Bernie Sanders has called the USA complicit in the slaughter of Palestinian people.
While speaking with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, he pointed out that Palestinians are on the verge of famine. People are starving, and more than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed. This is all done with the help of the US military aid. In 2024 United States provided $18 billion in military aid and more than 50000 tons in military equipment to Israel.
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He called it a mass atrocity, "It is American bombs and American military equipment, which is being used to destroy Gaza"
Earlier on April 3, 2025, Sanders' attempt to bring a resolution to stop arming Israel was overwhelmingly rejected by the US Senate. Only 15 democrats voted in favour of blocking the sale of $8.8 billion worth of bombs to Israel. The resolution was bound to fail, considering the Republican majority.
"What is going on now is unspeakable, and the United States is complicit in this," said the Senator.
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America is complicit in the slaughter of the Palestinian people. 2.2 million people are trapped. Disease is spreading. Children are starving to death. And we continue to provide U.S. military aid to Netanyahu. <a href="https://t.co/mL09zcBjdA">pic.twitter.com/mL09zcBjdA</a>
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<h2>77th year of Palestinian Nakba</h2>
Every year on May 15, Palestinians around the world remember Naqba, when more than 13000 Palestinians were killed and 530 villages were destroyed, and more than 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their home.
Israel killed over 143 people in a day to mark the 77th year of the Palestinian Nakba. Nearly 70 per cent of Gaza is uninhabitable. It had been 73 days since Israel had blocked all food, water and medicine from entering Gaza
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Half a million people in Gaza, one in five, are facing starvation, according to the report by the UN's Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).&nbsp;
One Nakba survivor who had been displaced at the age of 85 recalled the previous horrors and said it is worse than the last time.
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Despite Sanders' efforts to halt arms sales to Israel, his resolution was rejected, reflecting a significant divide in the US Senate over support to Israel. World

US Senator of Vermont Bernie Sanders has called the USA complicit in the slaughter of Palestinian people. While speaking with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, he pointed out that Palestinians are on the verge of famine. People are starving, and more than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed. This is all done with the help of the US military aid. In 2024 United States provided $18 billion in military aid and more than 50000 tons in military equipment to Israel. Also read: Woman found living with 272kg mummified dead body for 9 months He called it a mass atrocity, "It is American bombs and American military equipment, which is being used to destroy Gaza" Earlier on April 3, 2025, Sanders' attempt to bring a resolution to stop arming Israel was overwhelmingly rejected by the US Senate. Only 15 democrats voted in favour of blocking the sale of $8.8 billion worth of bombs to Israel. The resolution was bound to fail, considering the Republican majority. "What is going on now is unspeakable, and the United States is complicit in this," said the Senator. America is complicit in the slaughter of the Palestinian people. 2.2 million people are trapped. Disease is spreading. Children are starving to death. And we continue to provide U.S. military aid to Netanyahu. pic.twitter.com/mL09zcBjdA — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) May 15, 2025 Also read: Operation Sindoor: How Pakistan uses ISIS-inspired drone tactics against India 77th year of Palestinian Nakba Every year on May 15, Palestinians around the world remember Naqba, when more than 13000 Palestinians were killed and 530 villages were destroyed, and more than 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their home. Israel killed over 143 people in a day to mark the 77th year of the Palestinian Nakba. Nearly 70 per cent of Gaza is uninhabitable. It had been 73 days since Israel had blocked all food, water and medicine from entering Gaza Also read: Majority of Israel want Arab normalisation and an end of war Half a million people in Gaza, one in five, are facing starvation, according to the report by the UN's Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). One Nakba survivor who had been displaced at the age of 85 recalled the previous horrors and said it is worse than the last time. Also read: Gaza rescuers report 80 deaths after Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks

'America is complicit in the slaughter of Palestinian people,' US Senator Bernie Sanders

Malaysian Prime Minister Ibrahim Anwar visited Moscow from May 13 to May 16, 2025. During the visit, he engaged with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a lighthearted exchange.&nbsp; 
While visiting the Kremlin Palace, Putin posed a playful puzzle to Anwar. Putin talked about St. Andrew Hall at the Kremlin Palace. While explaining the three thrones, he said, "One of them is for the Czar, the second one is for his wife"&nbsp; he then asked, "What do you think the third throne, what is it for?"
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Anwar responded with a witty remark, suggesting that the third throne might be for the Czar's "second wife."&nbsp; This quip elicited laughter from those present, including Putin, who humorously acknowledged Anwar's joke by referring to him as a "true Muslim."&nbsp;
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Anwar later responded that it must be for the mother of the Czar. While smiling at his remark, Anwar said he has only one wife.
The interaction was captured on video and shared widely on social media platforms, highlighting the cordial rapport between the two leaders during the diplomatic visit.&nbsp; Such moments underscore the role of personal diplomacy and cultural exchanges in fostering international relations.
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Discover how Anwar's witty "second wife" remark about the Kremlin's thrones sparked laughter and highlighted the friendly rapport between the two leaders. World

Malaysian Prime Minister Ibrahim Anwar visited Moscow from May 13 to May 16, 2025. During the visit, he engaged with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a lighthearted exchange. While visiting the Kremlin Palace, Putin posed a playful puzzle to Anwar. Putin talked about St. Andrew Hall at the Kremlin Palace. While explaining the three thrones, he said, "One of them is for the Czar, the second one is for his wife" he then asked, "What do you think the third throne, what is it for?" Also read: Student catches professor using ChatGPT to make notes, demands her tuition fees back Anwar responded with a witty remark, suggesting that the third throne might be for the Czar's "second wife." This quip elicited laughter from those present, including Putin, who humorously acknowledged Anwar's joke by referring to him as a "true Muslim." 🇷🇺🇲🇾PUTIN'S ROYAL RIDDLE: HOW DID MALAYSIA'S PM CRACK THE CODE? pic.twitter.com/wQhdFGxIr2 — Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 14, 2025 Anwar later responded that it must be for the mother of the Czar. While smiling at his remark, Anwar said he has only one wife. The interaction was captured on video and shared widely on social media platforms, highlighting the cordial rapport between the two leaders during the diplomatic visit. Such moments underscore the role of personal diplomacy and cultural exchanges in fostering international relations. Also read: Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace won't happen until he and Putin 'get together'

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Volatile situation continues in Balochistan as the insurgent group Baloch Liberation Front attack a Police Station in the Jusak area of Turbat on Thursday, May 15. At the same time, reports of enforced disappearance continued to surface.&nbsp;
<h2>Coordinated attack across Balochistan</h2>
Early Thursday morning, a group of armed men attacked a Police station in Jusak of Kech district. The attackers disarmed police personnel, seized government-issued weapons and equipment and set the building ablaze. Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) later claimed the attack. The group's spokesperson, Major Gwahram Baloch, told the Balochistan Post that the fighters had warned the detained police officers before releasing them and burning the facility.&nbsp;
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The Turbat incident was one in a series of attacks carried out across Balochistan. On Wednesday evening, May 14, armed militants targeted a military checkpoint in Jhao, Seerh, using rocket-propelled grenades and heavy weapons and claimed several Pakistani casualties.&nbsp;
According to Dawn, on May 14, an attack on the convoy of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians' (PPP)&nbsp; Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan, Ali Madad Jatak, resulted in the death of one and injured 10 others in Quetta.&nbsp;
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In another attack on May 15, a Pakistani military convoy was attacked in Kolwah's Badrang area was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), destroying an armoured vehicle. The BLF have also claimed to damage mineral transport trucks in Waheer, Wadh, involved in the extraction of minerals and resources.
On May 15, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) released a video of an attack on a Pakistani convoy Balgatar-Bonistan region of Panjgur.&nbsp;
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The unverified footage was published via its official media outlet,&nbsp;Hakkal. It&nbsp;shows BLA fighters using advanced weaponry and thermal scopes to ambush Pakistani military vehicles
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&mdash; The Balochistan Post - English (@TBPEnglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/TBPEnglish/status/1922968432498090155?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2>Enforced disappearance continues</h2>
Amid the intensifying conflict, reports of enforced disappearances continue to fuel anger and draw scrutiny from international bodies. Two teenage brothers, Feroz and Sheh Mureed, were detained at the TTC Colony in Gwadar by the Pakistani security forces. According to reports, the security forces vandalised houses, assaulted residents, including women. The boys, Feroz and Sheh, are aged 16 and 15, and sons of Advocate Munir, a local lawyer. Family members have claimed that the boys were beaten and forcibly taken away. They have not heard anything about their children since then. On Tuesday, two other young men&mdash;Shoaib and Hafeez&mdash;were similarly detained from the same locality and remain missing.&nbsp;
Human rights groups and Baloch political organisations have repeatedly accused the Pakistani state of conducting arbitrary detentions and enforced disappearances in the region. Families of the missing are demanding transparency, due process, and justice.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The Baloch Liberation Front claims responsibility for multiple attacks on the Pakistani army, heightening tensions in Balochistan's volatile region. Pakistan

Volatile situation continues in Balochistan as the insurgent group Baloch Liberation Front attack a Police Station in the Jusak area of Turbat on Thursday, May 15. At the same time, reports of enforced disappearance continued to surface. Coordinated attack across Balochistan Early Thursday morning, a group of armed men attacked a Police station in Jusak of Kech district. The attackers disarmed police personnel, seized government-issued weapons and equipment and set the building ablaze. Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) later claimed the attack. The group's spokesperson, Major Gwahram Baloch, told the Balochistan Post that the fighters had warned the detained police officers before releasing them and burning the facility. Also read: 'Ran like a scared dog': Ex-Pentagon official slams Pakistan, says it 'lost very badly' and India won 'diplomatically, militarily' The Turbat incident was one in a series of attacks carried out across Balochistan. On Wednesday evening, May 14, armed militants targeted a military checkpoint in Jhao, Seerh, using rocket-propelled grenades and heavy weapons and claimed several Pakistani casualties. According to Dawn, on May 14, an attack on the convoy of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians' (PPP) Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan, Ali Madad Jatak, resulted in the death of one and injured 10 others in Quetta. Also read: ‘Republic of Balochistan’ trends on X after activists declare independence from Pakistan In another attack on May 15, a Pakistani military convoy was attacked in Kolwah's Badrang area was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), destroying an armoured vehicle. The BLF have also claimed to damage mineral transport trucks in Waheer, Wadh, involved in the extraction of minerals and resources. On May 15, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) released a video of an attack on a Pakistani convoy Balgatar-Bonistan region of Panjgur. Also read: Balochistan on the brink: Armed militants seize checkposts as independence calls grow louder The unverified footage was published via its official media outlet, Hakkal. It shows BLA fighters using advanced weaponry and thermal scopes to ambush Pakistani military vehicles BLA Releases Video of Deadly Attack on Pakistani Military Convoy in Panjgurhttps://t.co/gRpzc2Ssw0 pic.twitter.com/UZ8CwyexnI — The Balochistan Post - English (@TBPEnglish) May 15, 2025 Enforced disappearance continues Amid the intensifying conflict, reports of enforced disappearances continue to fuel anger and draw scrutiny from international bodies. Two teenage brothers, Feroz and Sheh Mureed, were detained at the TTC Colony in Gwadar by the Pakistani security forces. According to reports, the security forces vandalised houses, assaulted residents, including women. The boys, Feroz and Sheh, are aged 16 and 15, and sons of Advocate Munir, a local lawyer. Family members have claimed that the boys were beaten and forcibly taken away. They have not heard anything about their children since then. On Tuesday, two other young men—Shoaib and Hafeez—were similarly detained from the same locality and remain missing. Human rights groups and Baloch political organisations have repeatedly accused the Pakistani state of conducting arbitrary detentions and enforced disappearances in the region. Families of the missing are demanding transparency, due process, and justice. Also read: Pakistan’s battle within: 7 soldiers killed in IED blast in Balochistan

BLF claim multiple damages on Pakistani army and checkpoints in Balochistan, enforced disappearance continues

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