A powerful pro-Iran armed faction in Iraq has announced a temporary pause in attacks targeting the United States embassy in Baghdad, offering a brief window of calm amid a rapidly escalating regional conflict. According to reports, the group pledged to suspend operations for five days, but only under certain conditions. One of the key demands […]
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In a move that underscores the urgency of unfolding global events, U.S. President Donald Trump has requested China to delay his highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping. The decision comes as tensions in the Middle East intensify, demanding his presence closer to home. Originally scheduled from March 31 to April 2 in Beijing, the summit […]
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In a move aimed at easing financial pressure on workers, Iran’s labour minister has announced a substantial hike in the country’s minimum wage—over 60 per cent—according to local media reports. This decision comes months after widespread protests erupted across Iran, fueled by frustration over soaring living costs and economic hardships. The Tasnim news agency reported […]
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Saudi Arabia’s defence authorities announced that two cruise missiles were successfully intercepted and destroyed over an area south of the capital, Riyadh, in what officials described as a swift and coordinated response to an aerial threat. According to a statement released by the defence ministry, the missiles were brought down over the Al-Kharj district before […]
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In the early hours of the morning, two drones struck the US Embassy compound in Riyadh, sparking a limited fire and causing material damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry. In a statement shared on X, the ministry said the incident resulted in minor structural damage following what it described as an initial assessment. Authorities […]
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In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, and the ensuing political chaos. The sentencing marks the first of several high-profile verdicts facing Yoon, whose brief suspension […]
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In a bold move yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran in response to its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25 per cent tariff on all […]
Continue ReadingCzech President Petr Pavel formally appointed a new government on Monday, ushering Andrej Babiš back into the role of prime minister following his victory in the October parliamentary elections. Babiš, a 71-year-old billionaire and leader of the populist ANO party, returns to power after spending four years in opposition. His comeback marks a significant shift […]
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US President Donald Trump revealed yesterday that he is considering a major deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. “They wanna buy a lot of jets,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “I’m looking at that. They’ve asked me to look at it. They want to buy […]
Continue ReadingIn a historic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and execute a large-scale hostage-prisoner swap. The Trump-brokered deal, long in the making, offers a rare moment of hope after nearly two years of bloodshed, fear, and humanitarian crisis. The deal—set to be officially signed in Egypt—includes the […]
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