ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 12 – The fragile diplomatic momentum between the United States and Iran unraveled over the weekend, as high-stakes negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting President Donald Trump to escalate tensions with a dramatic military warning. In a forceful statement issued Sunday, Trump declared that the U.S. Navy would begin enforcing a blockade … Read more
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The conflict stretching across the Middle East entered a dangerous new phase as Iran delivered a sharp warning to the US against any potential ground invasion, while regional powers gathered in Islamabad in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions. Despite ongoing talks, the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate, with … Read more
WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, March 25 – Tensions across the Gulf remain dangerously high as diplomatic signals begin to surface behind the scenes. A senior Iranian official has indicated that Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Tehran, opening a possible path toward negotiations. According to the official, both Pakistan and Turkey are being … Read more
TOKYO, Feb 9 – Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party secured a commanding victory in Sunday’s general election, a result widely seen as strengthening her hand to pursue controversial tax cuts and expansionary fiscal policies. The outcome has intensified debate over how far the government can go in stimulating … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 16 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a mass shooting at a Hanukkah gathering near Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an attack that authorities say was driven by extremist ideology and deliberately targeted the Jewish community. The violence has reopened painful national debates about public safety, extremism, and whether existing gun laws … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 15 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after one of the deadliest mass shootings the nation has witnessed in nearly three decades. A father and son carried out a violent attack during a Jewish Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, killing 15 people before the father was shot dead by police. … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 14 – Australia was shaken by a devastating act of violence on Sunday evening when gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday gathering at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. The attack occurred on the first night of Hanukkah, a time traditionally marked by joy, prayer, … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 10 – A wave of emotions swept across Australia as teenagers logged out of their social media accounts for what could be the last time in years. The country’s new rule that bars anyone under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms officially took effect on Wednesday, and the hours … Read more
PHNOM PENH, Dec 8 – Rising tensions along the contested frontier between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into fresh violence on Monday as Thailand confirmed that it had carried out airstrikes targeting Cambodian military positions. The clashes revived a long standing territorial dispute that has simmered for generations and periodically escalates into bloodshed despite repeated diplomatic … Read more
HONG KONG, Dec 1 – Hong Kong authorities have intensified their investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades and have now taken 13 people into custody on suspicion of manslaughter. The massive blaze, which swept through multiple residential towers last Wednesday, has claimed at least 151 lives and left dozens of families waiting anxiously … Read more