Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as quiet diplomacy continues without US presence

Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as quiet diplomacy continues without US presence

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 […]

Continue Reading
Trump halts Pakistan peace mission as Iran tensions rise and Hormuz blockade tightens

Trump halts Pakistan peace mission as Iran tensions rise and Hormuz blockade tightens

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 […]

Continue Reading
Iran says US looking for ‘face-saving’ exit as tensions deepen

Iran says US looking for ‘face-saving’ exit as tensions deepen

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 […]

Continue Reading
Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free entry, aims for stricter tourist screening

Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free entry, aims for stricter tourist screening

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 […]

Continue Reading
UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette sales ban

UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette sales ban

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, […]

Continue Reading
Chinese warships pass through Okinawa waterway as regional tensions quietly rise

Chinese warships pass through Okinawa waterway as regional tensions quietly rise

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 […]

Continue Reading
IEA chief warns US–Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

IEA chief warns US–Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

The ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel are pushing the world toward what could become the most severe energy crisis ever recorded, according to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Speaking in a recent radio interview, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol described the situation as unprecedented. He stressed that the […]

Continue Reading
FIRST TSUNAMI WAVE HITS JAPAN AFTER MASSIVE 7.5 EARTHQUAKE — NUCLEAR PLANTS UNDER CLOSE WATCH AS NATION HOLDS ITS BREATH

FIRST TSUNAMI WAVE HITS JAPAN AFTER MASSIVE 7.5 EARTHQUAKE — NUCLEAR PLANTS UNDER CLOSE WATCH AS NATION HOLDS ITS BREATH

A powerful undersea earthquake has triggered growing concern across northern Japan, as the first tsunami wave has now reached the coast. According to reports from NHK, a tsunami wave measuring approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches) struck the shores of Iwate Prefecture earlier today. While relatively small, authorities warn that this could be only the beginning, […]

Continue Reading
IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AS GULF TENSIONS ERUPT — WARSHIP STRIKE, BLOCKADE, AND A WORLD ON EDGE

IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AS GULF TENSIONS ERUPT — WARSHIP STRIKE, BLOCKADE, AND A WORLD ON EDGE

Iran has ruled out immediate participation in fresh negotiations with the United States, signaling a deepening diplomatic rift just days before a fragile Middle East ceasefire is set to expire. State media confirmed that Tehran currently has “no plans” to attend proposed talks in Pakistan, despite a push from Donald Trump, who recently instructed American […]

Continue Reading