Pyongyang Backs Iran’s Choice of Supreme Leader, Blames US and Israel for Rising Regional Tensions

Pyongyang Backs Iran’s Choice of Supreme Leader, Blames US and Israel for Rising Regional Tensions

North Korea has publicly voiced support for Iran’s decision to appoint a new supreme leader, while simultaneously accusing the United States and Israel of worsening instability across the Middle East. The statement, reported by North Korea’s state media on Monday, highlights growing geopolitical tensions and reflects Pyongyang’s longstanding criticism of Western influence in the region. […]

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US Rules Out Strikes on Iran’s Energy Infrastructure Despite Soaring Oil Prices

US Rules Out Strikes on Iran’s Energy Infrastructure Despite Soaring Oil Prices

The United States has confirmed it will not target Iran’s energy infrastructure, even as tensions escalate in the region. Speaking to CNN, Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that any disruption to petroleum and natural gas operations in Iran would be brief. “Worst case, that’s a few weeks. That’s not months,” he said. This comes after […]

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Last US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires, UN Warns of ‘Grave Moment’ for Global Security

Last US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires, UN Warns of ‘Grave Moment’ for Global Security

The final nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia officially expired on Thursday, ending decades of limits on their nuclear arsenals and sparking global concern over a renewed arms race. The New START Treaty, originally signed in 2010 during a period of warmer relations, lapsed on February 5, after former President Donald […]

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Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that its diplomats departed Iran safely on commercial flights overnight. For now, all embassy operations have been relocated to Ankara, Turkey, where officials will […]

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Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace, Ceasefire Tested, and Hope Hangs in the Balance

Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace, Ceasefire Tested, and Hope Hangs in the Balance

US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Gaza “Board of Peace,” describing it as a major step in a US-backed effort to bring lasting stability to the war-torn territory. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump declared, “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD […]

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With Trump Away, Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC — Calling for Global AI Rules and a China-Led Trade Future

With Trump Away, Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC — Calling for Global AI Rules and a China-Led Trade Future

Chinese President Xi Jinping stepped into full focus at the APEC leaders’ meeting on Saturday, using the moment to champion a global system for governing artificial intelligence and to offer China as a strategic counterweight to the United States on trade and technology cooperation. In his first detailed push behind the proposal announced earlier this […]

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Trump Labels BRICS as an “Attack” on the U.S. Dollar

Trump Labels BRICS as an “Attack” on the U.S. Dollar

In a recent statement that has reignited global economic debates, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to the BRICS alliance as an “attack” on the U.S. dollar. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, Trump claimed that he had warned nations seeking to join the bloc of potential tariffs—prompting many, according to him, […]

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Hamas and Israel Prepare for Major Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Under U.S.-Brokered Deal

Hamas and Israel Prepare for Major Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Under U.S.-Brokered Deal

In a historic moment of fragile hope, Hamas and Israel are preparing for a large-scale hostage-prisoner exchange, following a U.S.-brokered peace initiative led by President Donald Trump, who has declared the long-standing conflict “over.” Under the terms of the proposed roadmap, Hamas is expected to release all surviving hostages, while Israel will free around 2,000 […]

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Af-Pak Border Erupts as Tensions Escalate Between Taliban and Pakistan

Af-Pak Border Erupts as Tensions Escalate Between Taliban and Pakistan

Heavy clashes erupted along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border late Saturday, marking one of the most intense confrontations between the two neighbours in recent months. The fighting broke out after Taliban forces reportedly launched coordinated attacks on Pakistani military outposts, accusing Islamabad of conducting airstrikes inside Afghan territory. According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence, Taliban fighters carried […]

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Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash for Jet Fuel in Alaska Amid Sanctions: A Glimpse Into Geopolitical Realities

Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash for Jet Fuel in Alaska Amid Sanctions: A Glimpse Into Geopolitical Realities

In an unusual moment that reveals the real-world consequences of geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself reaching deep into his pocket — quite literally. During a recent high-level visit to the United States, Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 in cash (about ₹2.2 crore) just to refuel his aircraft while making a brief stop in […]

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