Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa is the Chief Editor of The Eastern Herald, overseeing special reports and coverage of economy, politics, geopolitics, international security and foreign affairs.

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square

Pope Leo Returns to Peru as Millions Welcome Him to His Adopted Homeland

Pope Leo XIV called Peru his homeland as he arrived in Lima for a six-day visit. The journey takes him back to communities where he served as a missionary and bishop.

November 12, 2026

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

Portrait of John McCrae, author of In Flanders Fields

‘In Flanders Fields’ was a call to fight. Why is it now read as a plea for peace?

John McCrae’s poem helped turn the red poppy into a symbol of remembrance. Its often-overlooked final stanza reveals a more complicated message.

November 11, 2026

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

People waiting in line to vote at Beacon Heights Elementary School in Riverdale, Maryland.

Young and Hispanic Voters Shift Away From GOP in Midterms, AP Poll Finds

AP survey findings show stronger Democratic support among young and Hispanic voters than in the 2024

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, NBC News projects. He will

Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in Midterm Elections

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping at least six Republican-held Senate seats. NBC News projected at least 258 House seats; the final House margin was

November 4, 2026

News

Video still accompanying a report on the helicopter collision near Mount Everest

Nepal Helicopter Collision Near Everest Kills One, Injures Three

An Indian passenger died after two helicopters collided while attempting to land at Pheriche, near Mount Everest, on November 3. Nepal Police said three others, including both pilots, were injured.

November 4, 2026

News

Protesters with Justice for the Ogoni banners outside Shell's headquarters in London

Shell’s Niger Delta Exit Leaves Pipeline and Gas Questions Open

Amnesty's review of internal Shell records raises questions about ageing Niger Delta pipelines, decommissioning costs and the Bille gas emergency. The evidence, sale terms and unresolved legal claims demand transparent answers.

October 29, 2026

Climate·News·Reports

Officials and satellite industry representatives seated around a horizontal table at a satellite connectivity meeting in the European Parliament, 13 October 2026

US Threatens ‘Devastating’ Retaliation Over EU Satellite Spectrum Rule

Washington's ambassador to the EU warned European firms they "should be wary" of retaliation over the Commission's satellite spectrum proposal. TEH's reading of the draft shows it never names SpaceX or Starlink

October 18, 2026

News·Technology

Front of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates building under a clear blue sky

Syria and World Bank Agree Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, Size Unstated

Syria and the World Bank agreed on Sunday to set up START, a multi-donor trust fund for reconstruction. Reports of the joint statement give no target size or first contributor, while the

October 18, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Four officials hold open signed agreement folders on stage in front of a blue backdrop at the 2029 Annual Meetings signing in Bangkok

UAE Signs to Host 2029 IMF Meetings as Projectiles Hit a Tug Off Its Coast

The UAE announced on Sunday that it had signed in Bangkok to host the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in October 2029, the same day two unknown projectiles hit a tugboat

October 18, 2026

Business·News

A US B-1 bomber taxis at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire

UK Accuses Iran Over RAF Fairford Plot as Evidence Remains Unclear

The UK says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed the suspected RAF Fairford plot and has sanctioned two Iranian nationals. Tehran denies involvement and has offered to cooperate, while public details of

October 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaking at a lectern in front of an EU flag

EU Blacklists 826 Russian Firms as Washington Eases Diesel Curbs

European firms and banks were barred Monday from dealing with 826 Russian companies and 743 executives, the EU's largest sanctions listing yet. It lands days after Washington eased Russian diesel curbs, leaving

October 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russell Brand Faces a London Jury as Trial on Seven Sex Charges Opens

Russell Brand walked into Southwark Crown Court on Monday as jury selection began on three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.

October 12, 2026

Entertainment·News

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India

Traders Wait as SEBI Hopes to Issue Closing-Auction Rules in a Week

SEBI hopes to issue closing-auction guidelines in about a week after reviewing expiry-day derivatives pricing. The consultation drew around 20,000 comments, but the final settlement formula and implementation date remain unresolved for

October 12, 2026

Business·Economy·News

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Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

Pope Leo Returns to Peru as Millions Welcome Him to His Adopted Homeland

‘In Flanders Fields’ was a call to fight. Why is it now read as a plea for peace?

Young and Hispanic Voters Shift Away From GOP in Midterms, AP Poll Finds

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race

Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in Midterm Elections

Nepal Helicopter Collision Near Everest Kills One, Injures Three

Shell’s Niger Delta Exit Leaves Pipeline and Gas Questions Open

US Threatens ‘Devastating’ Retaliation Over EU Satellite Spectrum Rule

Syria and World Bank Agree Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, Size Unstated

UAE Signs to Host 2029 IMF Meetings as Projectiles Hit a Tug Off Its Coast

UK Accuses Iran Over RAF Fairford Plot as Evidence Remains Unclear

EU Blacklists 826 Russian Firms as Washington Eases Diesel Curbs

Russell Brand Faces a London Jury as Trial on Seven Sex Charges Opens

Traders Wait as SEBI Hopes to Issue Closing-Auction Rules in a Week

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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