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

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Riyadh as the Mecca pact is activated for Saudi Arabia

Mecca Pact Activated: Pakistan, Turkiye to Rush Troops to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and Turkiye agreed in Riyadh on Monday to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca pact after attempted Houthi strikes on Mecca and Madinah. The published statement says nothing about

October 7, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kuwaiti officials hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

Lavrov Greets Kuwait’s New Foreign Minister, Signals Continuity After Handover

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Kuwait's new top diplomat, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, framing the encounter around preserving ties built under his predecessor.

September 25, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Vladimir Putin meets Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

Uganda Sends Its Vice President, Not Museveni, to Putin’s Africa Summit

Russia's foreign minister confirmed Uganda will send Vice President Jessica Alupo to October's Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a delegation level that puts Kampala below the head-of-state turnout Moscow has courted from the

September 25, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar presenting weight-loss drug strategy at capital markets day

Novo Nordisk CEO Lays Out New Drug Strategy as Rivals’ Stocks Climb

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar set a five-blockbuster target by 2030 and unveiled a $149 weight-loss pill at Monday's capital markets day — even as rivals Viking Therapeutics, Structure Therapeutics, and Altimmune

September 22, 2026

Business·Health·News

Reporters and press corps outside the White House following Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

CNN, MS NOW and Politico Sue Trump White House Over First Amendment Press Ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a First Amendment lawsuit Sunday against the Trump White House, seeking emergency court orders to restore press access and pool credentials. The case landed before Judge

September 21, 2026

Government and Politics·News

SputnikPro AI journalism session in Morocco

SputnikPro Holds First AI Journalism Session in Morocco

Sputnik International News Agency and Radio has held its first SputnikPro session for the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies and International Relations. The lecture, dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence in

September 15, 2026

News

Travelers navigate geopolitical uncertainty as the Iran conflict drives last-minute travel bookings across Europe in 2026

Last-Minute Travel Surge: Geopolitical Uncertainty Reshapes 2026 Booking Patterns

A Spanish travel agency's summer report reveals how the Iran conflict drove 2026 travelers to defer bookings unusually late. Per-person spending held stable despite price increases, while demand shifted toward Peru, Japan,

September 8, 2026

Business·News·Travel

Singapore skyline representing Southeast Asia's role as a hub for regional and international travel

Southeast Asian Travelers Trade Up During Sales, Traveloka Data Shows

Traveloka's booking data from its regional sale events shows Southeast Asian travelers reaching for premium experiences, longer trips, and higher-category hotels during promotional windows — not bargain options. The platform's 9.9 Epic

September 8, 2026

Business·News·Travel

Cryptocurrency markets held steady as US-Iran geopolitical tensions shaped Bitcoin trading in September 2026

Bitcoin Holds $79,500 as Iran Deadlock Wipes $225 Million in Short Positions

Bitcoin held above $79,500 Sunday as $225 million in cryptocurrency short positions were liquidated, with Iran tensions providing the backdrop for a market session that punished bearish bets. Analysts project a move

September 8, 2026

Business·Crypto·News

Russian cryptocurrency trading platform following Federal Law 282-FZ legalization September 2026

Russia Legalizes Cryptocurrency Trading: What It Means for Global Markets

Russia's Federal Law No. 282-FZ took effect September 1, 2026, granting cryptocurrency legal status as property and opening licensed Bitcoin and USDT trading through Bank of Russia intermediaries. The cross-border carveout provides

September 8, 2026

Business·Crypto·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

Mecca Pact Activated: Pakistan, Turkiye to Rush Troops to Saudi Arabia

Lavrov Greets Kuwait’s New Foreign Minister, Signals Continuity After Handover

Uganda Sends Its Vice President, Not Museveni, to Putin’s Africa Summit

Novo Nordisk CEO Lays Out New Drug Strategy as Rivals’ Stocks Climb

CNN, MS NOW and Politico Sue Trump White House Over First Amendment Press Ban

SputnikPro Holds First AI Journalism Session in Morocco

Last-Minute Travel Surge: Geopolitical Uncertainty Reshapes 2026 Booking Patterns

Southeast Asian Travelers Trade Up During Sales, Traveloka Data Shows

Bitcoin Holds $79,500 as Iran Deadlock Wipes $225 Million in Short Positions

Russia Legalizes Cryptocurrency Trading: What It Means for Global Markets

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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