Somalia and the African Union reacted sharply on Friday after Israel became the first nation to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state, escalating tensions across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Somaliland has operated as a self-declared republic since 1991, when it broke away from Somalia following years of civil unrest. Despite having its […]
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Plans for a new East Wing ballroom at the White House are moving ahead even as legal and political challenges intensify. A federal planning commission announced that early next month the White House will present additional details on the proposed ballroom during a January 8 hearing. President Donald Trump has previously said the project could […]
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Japan’s weather agency has issued a strong alert ahead of the weekend, warning that powerful winds, blizzards and high waves are likely across western, eastern and north-eastern regions. Authorities also cautioned about the potential for lightning, tornadoes, avalanches and major traffic disruption as severe winter conditions intensify. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, western Japan […]
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Aspiring prime minister Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in self-imposed exile, greeted by a sea of supporters who flooded the streets of Dhaka to welcome him home. Rahman — the influential political figurehead of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia — arrived in the […]
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China has accused the United States of twisting the intent behind its defence policies in order to complicate warming relations between Beijing and New Delhi. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a regular press briefing when asked whether China might use the recent easing of tensions with India over disputed border regions […]
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Russian nuclear-capable bombers recently conducted a “scheduled” flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed. During parts of the journey, the long-range bombers were escorted by fighter jets from other countries, highlighting ongoing military vigilance in the region. The ministry identified the aircraft as Tu-95MS strategic bombers and missile carriers, emphasizing […]
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Former European Union commissioner and tech regulator Thierry Breton has sharply criticised a recent decision by the United States to deny him a visa, calling it a politically motivated “witch hunt.” In a post shared on X yesterday, Breton questioned the intent behind the move, asking pointedly whether the era of McCarthy-style crackdowns had returned. […]
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Thailand’s foreign minister has revealed that a fragile truce with Cambodia over a deadly border dispute failed because it was rushed under pressure from the United States, which wanted the agreement finalized ahead of a visit by then U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow […]
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In a landmark ruling on Saturday, a Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. The verdict, delivered at Rawalpindi’s high-security Adiala Jail, adds to a growing list of legal battles facing the 73-year-old political leader since his […]
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for the disarmament of Hamas, while expressing cautious optimism about progress on the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire. The discussions come as regional mediators, including officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, traveled to Miami to meet US envoys, including Steve Witkoff, a close associate of former […]
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