US and Iranian officials are set to meet this week for the first high-level talks since Iran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, in a meeting that could shape whether the United States takes renewed military action against Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Wednesday that nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled […]
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The final nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia officially expired on Thursday, ending decades of limits on their nuclear arsenals and sparking global concern over a renewed arms race. The New START Treaty, originally signed in 2010 during a period of warmer relations, lapsed on February 5, after former President Donald […]
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Iran and the United States confirmed on Wednesday that they will proceed with nuclear talks in Oman later this week, despite mounting tensions and high-profile warnings from President Donald Trump. Earlier reports had sparked doubts about whether the negotiations would continue, with claims that the talks were faltering over disagreements about the meeting’s location and […]
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After more than a decade of waiting, Bangladesh and Pakistan have reopened a direct air link, marking a quiet but meaningful shift in relations between the two South Asian nations. The first regular direct flight in 14 years took off yesterday, reconnecting Dhaka with Karachi and ending a long period where travelers were forced to […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow yesterday, setting the stage for a second round of talks on the ongoing Ukraine war, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates has increasingly positioned itself as a key mediator in the nearly four-year conflict, helping […]
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US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Senate Clash Over Trump’s Immigration Crackdown A U.S. government shutdown appeared increasingly likely yesterday after Senate Democrats blocked a crucial vote on a six-bill spending package, intensifying tensions with the White House over President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies following the fatal shootings of two activists. The failed vote delayed […]
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Australia is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory, with firefighters ordering urgent evacuations as out-of-control bushfires tear through parts of the southeast. In the eastern state of Victoria, temperatures surged to record-breaking levels on Tuesday, according to preliminary data. Fire authorities warned that extreme heat combined with strengthening winds is creating […]
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka has voiced her confusion after being asked to remove a fitness tracker during the Australian Open, questioning why devices commonly used throughout the tennis season are suddenly prohibited at Grand Slam events. Fitness trackers have become a routine part of elite sports, helping athletes monitor health and recovery through data […]
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a sweeping set of measures designed to ease the burden of rising food and grocery prices, particularly for low- and modest-income households facing mounting cost-of-living pressures. Speaking at a press conference, Carney pointed to a combination of global challenges driving food prices upward, including supply chain disruptions, climate-related […]
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French lawmakers have approved a landmark bill that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to curb excessive screen time and safeguard young people’s mental health. The bill was passed by the National Assembly after an overnight debate, winning a decisive vote […]
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