France has clarified its stance on growing international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying a newly announced US-led maritime coalition will work alongside — not against — a mission already being developed by France and the United Kingdom. Speaking in Abu Dhabi after a regional diplomatic tour, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot explained […]
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The European Union has raised serious concerns about how effectively Meta is preventing children under 13 from accessing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. According to officials, gaps in enforcement could be exposing young users to content that isn’t appropriate for their age—something that may lead to heavy financial penalties for the tech giant. Across Europe, […]
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Iran signaled a shift in tone on Tuesday, saying the United States no longer holds the authority to tell other nations how to act, as discussions continue over reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway, one of the world’s most important routes for oil and gas transport, has been effectively closed by Iran […]
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has once again returned to Islamabad, continuing an intense round of diplomatic visits as regional mediators work behind the scenes to keep communication alive between Tehran and Washington. After leaving Pakistan, Araghchi made a stop in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday, and is expected to travel to Moscow on Monday for […]
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US President Donald Trump has called off a planned diplomatic mission to Pakistan aimed at advancing peace talks with Iran, signaling frustration with the current state of negotiations. Speaking on Saturday, Trump said continuing discussions felt pointless, adding there was no value in “sitting around talking about nothing,” though he clarified that the decision does […]
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Iran’s defence ministry has claimed that the United States is trying to find a “face-saving” way to step back from what it describes as an increasingly difficult and prolonged conflict. According to Iranian media outlet ISNA, a spokesperson for the ministry stated that Iran’s current military strength has shifted the balance, putting pressure on its […]
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Turkey has officially stepped into the growing global movement to regulate children’s access to social media, as its parliament passes a new law banning users under the age of 15 from accessing these platforms. The legislation, approved late Wednesday, places strict responsibility on social media companies to enforce age verification systems. According to reports, platforms […]
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Thailand is preparing to roll back its 60-day visa-free entry scheme as part of a broader effort to tighten control over incoming tourists and reshape its travel strategy. According to recent reports, the government is reviewing its visa policies following a trial period, taking into account feedback from various agencies. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak […]
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In a decision that could reshape public health for generations, the United Kingdom has taken a bold step toward eliminating smoking among future adults. Both chambers of Parliament have approved a groundbreaking bill that will ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone currently aged 17 or younger—effectively ensuring that people born after January 1, 2009, […]
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A group of Chinese naval vessels, including a destroyer, has sailed through a key waterway near Okinawa, drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan. According to Chinese officials, the fleet—identified as Vessel Formation 133 under the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command—was returning home after completing training exercises in the Western Pacific. The […]
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