WASHINGTON, Nov 12 – After weeks of political gridlock that left millions of Americans feeling the pinch, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Wednesday on a measure that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The stopgap funding package aims to reopen shuttered federal agencies, restore … Read more
WASHINGTON, Nov 11 – Lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Washington on Tuesday, navigating the chaos of the nation’s disrupted airports to cast a critical vote that could finally bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history. The shutdown, which began on October 1, has left federal agencies paralyzed, … Read more
WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Nov 10 – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House represents one of the most dramatic shifts in Middle Eastern diplomacy in recent history. The encounter, set for Monday, is the first-ever visit by a Syrian leader to the U.S. capital and serves as a symbol … Read more
BELEM, Brazil, Nov 9 – As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, the urgency surrounding climate change has never been greater. Scientists warn that the pace of global warming is accelerating, triggering devastating effects on ecosystems, sea levels, and human life. From coral reefs on the brink of collapse to rising sea levels and … Read more
BUSAN, South Korea, Oct 30 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Beijing reached an agreement to ease trade tensions, with the U.S. lowering tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for significant Chinese concessions on fentanyl control, agricultural purchases, and rare earth exports. The talks, held in the South Korean port city of … Read more
TOKYO, Oct 28 – U.S. President Donald Trump showered commendation on Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, highlighting her commitment to strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities. The visit also marked the signing of major deals covering trade, rare earths, and critical minerals, reflecting closer economic and strategic cooperation … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 – U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to headline the ASEAN Summit, a major gathering of regional leaders marked by breakthrough diplomatic efforts and a new era of trade negotiations. His visit coincided with a historic ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, a pact hailed as a step … Read more
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