DUBAI, April 12 – In a significant diplomatic development, Iran and the United States have begun indirect high-level negotiations in Muscat, Oman. These discussions come at a time of heightened volatility across the Middle East, fueled by ongoing conflict in Gaza, the collapse of the Syrian government, and increasing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 9 – In an abrupt policy reversal that sent shockwaves across financial markets, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday evening that he would temporarily ease the sweeping tariffs he imposed just a day earlier on dozens of U.S. trading partners. The unexpected shift came after a dramatic bout of market volatility triggered deep … Read more
BEIJING / BRUSSELS / WASHINGTON, April 9 – A new chapter in the escalating global trade standoff unfolded today as China retaliated forcefully against sweeping U.S. tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump. Beijing announced that it would raise tariffs on U.S. goods to a staggering 84%, up sharply from the previously announced 34%, setting the … Read more
April 5 – On Saturday, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Washington, D.C., and rallied in cities nationwide in what has become one of the most significant single-day protests against President Donald Trump and his controversial ally, Elon Musk. The protests, fueled by a wave of discontent over sweeping policy changes and aggressive … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 5 – In the aftermath of a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, the world has watched rescue teams from across Asia and the West rush to the scene. From China’s tireless search-and-rescue squads to Russian medical units setting up field hospitals within hours, countries are responding swiftly and visibly. … Read more
March 30 – Muslims across the world are eagerly preparing for Eid Al Fitr, a sacred and joyous festival that marks the conclusion of Ramadan. As one of the most important Islamic celebrations, Eid Al Fitr is observed after a month of fasting, prayers, and spiritual reflection. The exact date of Eid varies every year … Read more
DOHA/KABUL, March 20 – After more than two years in captivity, an American citizen, George Glezmann, has been released by the Taliban. His freedom follows diplomatic negotiations facilitated by Qatar, with U.S. officials confirming his safe return. Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, was detained in December 2022 while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. … Read more
JEDDAH, March 11 – The United States has agreed to reinstate military assistance and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine following Kyiv’s declaration of support for a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia. The announcement came after prolonged discussions between American and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the delegation, stated … Read more
KYIV, March 8 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has reiterated his country’s dedication to engaging in meaningful discussions with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia next week, with the goal of finding pathways toward ending the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskiy emphasized that Ukraine remains steadfast in its pursuit of peace and is prepared to negotiate … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 3 -As the Tuesday deadline approaches, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to finalize the tariff levels on imports from Canada and Mexico, with decisions expected by Monday evening. The proposed tariffs include a 25% duty on all imports from both nations, with a separate 10% tariff specifically targeting Canadian energy exports. The … Read more