Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, said on Friday that the Islamic Republic is living on borrowed time, expressing confidence that nationwide protests will ultimately bring the government down. Speaking from his home in the Washington area, Pahlavi positioned himself as a leading voice of the opposition while urging the international community […]
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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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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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The United States on Sunday welcomed what it called a “significant step forward” in peace framework discussions held in Switzerland, emphasizing that any negotiated settlement to end the Ukraine war must “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement released shortly afterward, Washington and Kyiv confirmed that negotiators had produced an “updated […]
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In a development that could reshape the global trade landscape, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 47%, down from the previous 57% rate. The move comes after what he described as an “amazing” face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea — their first direct […]
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As the world’s attention sharpens on East Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to land in South Korea this Wednesday for a critical two-day visit — one that could shape the future of global trade and diplomacy. His most anticipated moment? A long-awaited meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — their first in six […]
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Myanmar’s military government has announced January 11 as the date for the second phase of its controversial multi-stage election, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The election, which many international observers have dismissed as undemocratic and illegitimate, is taking place amid widespread political unrest following the 2021 military coup. The coup, which toppled Nobel […]
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A major legal battle has erupted in France as the Ligue des droits de l’Homme (LDH) — a leading human rights group — has filed a formal complaint against Airbnb and Booking.com, accusing the travel giants of promoting “occupation tourism” through their listings in Israeli settlements across Palestinian territories. Filed in Paris, the case argues […]
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In a development that sent shockwaves across international political circles, former U.S. President Donald Trump openly acknowledged authorising covert CIA operations in Venezuela — a revelation that has reignited tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters, Trump hinted at his administration’s involvement in secret actions targeting Maduro’s government, which he repeatedly labeled a […]
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In a historic breakthrough, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have officially signed a declaration to guarantee a ceasefire in Gaza—marking the potential end of two years of devastating conflict. The landmark signing took place at a summit in Egypt, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi co-chairing the event. […]
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