The first group of troops under the International Stabilisation Force is expected to enter the Gaza Strip in early April, marking a potentially pivotal moment in efforts to stabilise the conflict-hit enclave. According to Asharq Al-Awsat, citing Bishara Bahbah, the United States mediator in negotiations with Hamas, the initial deployment will be followed by a […]
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The United States has eased an oil embargo on Cuba, offering a glimmer of relief for the island’s struggling economy. However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that true improvement hinges on dramatic reforms by Havana, placing the responsibility squarely on the Cuban government for the nation’s historic economic crisis. Rubio, a Cuban-American and […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s “firm” support for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that left many lives lost. Speaking in the Knesset, Modi conveyed his condolences, saying, “We feel your pain, we share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly with full conviction in this moment […]
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that China will purchase up to 120 aircraft from Airbus, following high-level talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing yesterday. The landmark deal comes as Berlin and Beijing aim to strengthen their decades-long economic partnership amid global uncertainty. Merz’s visit highlights Germany’s delicate balancing act: deepening trade with China, now […]
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In a high-stakes and record-long State of the Union address, Donald Trump stood before a sharply divided Congress and declared what he called a “turnaround for the ages.” The primetime speech, delivered to a joint session of Congress and broadcast nationwide, was designed to reset the narrative. After a turbulent year marked by political clashes, […]
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In a dramatic maritime operation, U.S. military forces have boarded a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it all the way from the Caribbean Sea, the Pentagon confirmed this week. The move underscores a growing international effort — backed by the Trump administration’s sanctions policy — to stop vessels trying to slip […]
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Israel on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening defence cooperation and expanding trade relations with one of India’s key strategic partners. The trip, while focused on economic and security collaboration, has also ignited political criticism back home. In his departure statement, Modi described the India-Israel […]
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In a sudden move that has left many citizens disconnected, Facebook and TikTok are no longer accessible in Gabon, according to confirmations from journalists on the ground. The shutdown comes just hours after the country’s media regulator announced a suspension of social media platforms, citing concerns about rising online tensions and the spread of harmful […]
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Tensions between Washington and Tehran are once again under the global spotlight as high-stakes talks begin in Geneva. On the eve of the negotiations, former US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, signaling that failure to reach an agreement could bring serious consequences. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling […]
Continue ReadingIran has indicated it is open to making compromises in its ongoing nuclear discussions with the United States — but only if meaningful sanctions relief is placed on the table. In an interview with the BBC, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated that Tehran is prepared to explore flexibility in negotiations, provided Washington is […]
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