October 2 – A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli naval forces on Thursday as it attempted to reach Gaza. The operation, carried out under cover of darkness, immediately fueled diplomatic tensions, sparked street protests in several countries, and intensified debate about … Read more
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 29 – President Donald Trump announced on Monday, that he had secured the agreement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a U.S-backed peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. While the deal marked a significant diplomatic step, the absence of Hamas from the negotiations has cast serious doubt … Read more
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23 – U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a fiery speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 23, sending a clear warning to Russia over its war in Ukraine while reaffirming strong U.S. backing for Israel. In one of his most forceful foreign policy addresses since returning to office in January, … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 – Lawmakers in the United States have released a controversial document tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, sparking renewed political tensions in Washington. Among the records now public is a so-called “birthday book” that Epstein’s lawyers turned over to Congress, containing messages from friends, acquaintances, and well-known … Read more
TOKYO, Sept 7 – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, bringing to an end a tenure that lasted less than a year but was marked by mounting political challenges and voter frustration over rising living costs. The decision comes shortly after Japan concluded a major trade deal with the United States, … Read more
TIANJIN, China, Sept 1 – During a high-profile summit in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, President Xi Jinping outlined his ambition for reshaping the global order with a stronger focus on the Global South. The event gathered over 20 international leaders, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the … Read more
KABUL, Sept 1 – Afghanistan has been struck by one of its deadliest earthquakes in recent years, leaving more than 800 people dead and at least 2,800 others injured. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck just after midnight, shattering homes and cutting off remote villages in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. Rescue operations are still … Read more
TIANJIN, China, Aug 31 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, where both leaders underlined their willingness to strengthen ties and move past tensions. Modi emphasized that New Delhi is committed to building a more stable and constructive relationship with Beijing, highlighting the need for trust, … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 – The United States has announced that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will not be permitted to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, a decision that has stirred outrage among Palestinian officials and drawn sharp criticism from several Western governments. Alongside Abbas, nearly 80 other Palestinian officials have … Read more
CHICAGO, Aug 28 – Chicago is once again at the center of a heated national debate after President Donald Trump threatened to send National Guard troops and federal immigration officers into the city. The remarks have reignited tensions between Illinois Democrats and the Trump camp, raising concerns about legality, public safety, and the potential impact … Read more