KYIV, July 31 – In the early hours of Thursday, Kyiv was jolted awake by a relentless barrage of missile and drone strikes that tore through the city’s calm, killing at least eight individuals, including a six-year-old boy, and injuring 88 more. As daylight broke, Ukrainian responders worked tirelessly amid the wreckage, putting out flames … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva offered a sharp rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently threatened to impose steep tariffs on the economic bloc. Responding to accusations that the BRICS alliance is becoming “anti-American,” Lula firmly stated, “The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor.” … Read more
JERUSALEM, June 30 – Palestinians in northern Gaza endured one of the most harrowing nights in weeks as heavy Israeli bombardments rocked the region, following a sweeping evacuation order issued by the Israeli military on Monday. This escalation came as top Israeli officials prepared to arrive in Washington for high-level discussions on a possible ceasefire … Read more
TEHRAN, IRAN, June 28 – Iran mourned the loss of high-ranking military officials, prominent nuclear scientists, and civilians who lost their lives during the recent deadly conflict with Israel. Streets were lined with black-clad mourners on Saturday, a reflection of the national grief and defiance that has gripped the Islamic Republic following the devastating airstrikes and … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 25 – U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israel to call off Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial or issue a full pardon, praising the Israeli leader as a hero and expressing unwavering support. Trump’s remarks, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, reflect his belief that Netanyahu should be protected … Read more
THE HAGUE/ISTANBUL, June 25 – President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the United States will initiate nuclear negotiations with Iran next week, marking a potentially significant shift in the wake of recent intense military conflict between the two nations. Addressing reporters during a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump stated that the goal of the … Read more
THE HAGUE, June 25 – NATO leaders convened in The Hague on Wednesday for a pivotal summit that centered around a substantial increase in defense spending—a move that closely aligns with long-standing demands from U.S. President Donald Trump. The gathering, hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in his hometown, aimed to demonstrate renewed commitment … Read more
WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV/ISTANBUL, June 24 – A preliminary U.S. intelligence report suggests that recent American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure failed to eliminate the threat, merely delaying the program by a couple of months. The disclosure comes as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel begins to take effect, following intense military exchanges that spanned nearly … Read more
WASINGTON, June 21 – In a dramatic escalation of ongoing Middle East tensions, President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that the United States had launched targeted military strikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities. Addressing the nation from the White House, Trump called the operation a “spectacular military success” and a critical step in halting … Read more
KANANASKIS, Alberta, June 16 – U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected early exit from the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada on Monday evening, cutting short his participation due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision, confirmed by the White House, came just after a dinner with fellow world leaders in … Read more