May 5 – Sudan’s military leadership has intensified accusations against the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia following a series of drone attacks that struck Khartoum and several other cities, deepening fears that Sudan’s devastating civil war could draw in wider regional tensions. The latest violence has disrupted a fragile sense of recovery in the capital, … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, May 3 – President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin a maritime operation aimed at assisting commercial vessels reportedly stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The move, described by Trump as a humanitarian step, comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf region and ongoing political and military friction involving Iran, Israel, … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 1 – U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he remains unconvinced by Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending months of confrontation between Washington and Tehran, signaling that major disagreements still stand in the way of a broader settlement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump acknowledged that Iranian officials appear eager … Read more
DUBAI, April 30 – Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a defiant warning that the country will firmly safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities, signaling a hardening stance at a time of escalating regional and global tensions. His remarks, delivered through a statement broadcast on Iranian state television, come as the … Read more
April 29 – The collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD remains one of the most significant turning points in European history. For centuries, historians have debated whether Rome’s decline triggered violent invasions, mass displacement, or a gradual transformation of society across the continent. Now, a major genetic study examining people who lived … Read more
TEHRAN, April 27 – Iran has indicated it may be prepared to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, but only if the US removes its economic blockade and the ongoing conflict comes to a definitive end. According to regional officials familiar with behind-the-scenes diplomacy, the proposal outlines a phased approach, where immediate tensions would … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 26 – Iran’s foreign minister made an unexpected return to Islamabad on Sunday amid renewed diplomatic movement involving Pakistan, Iran, and the United States, as regional actors attempted to stabilize a fragile ceasefire framework. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, with Washington and Tehran exploring ways to reduce tensions, while U.S. President … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 25 – Iran’s top diplomat concluded a brief but closely watched visit to Pakistan on Saturday without holding any direct or indirect engagement with U.S. representatives, raising fresh uncertainty over already delicate diplomatic efforts tied to a temporary ceasefire in the region. The visit had been viewed as a potential step toward restarting … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 24 – As tensions continue to ripple across the Middle East, the United States is making another calculated diplomatic move. President Trump has directed senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for indirect discussions with Iran’s foreign minister, in what appears to be a renewed attempt to ease hostilities … Read more
HONG KONG, April 23 – Asian stock markets moved lower on Thursday, reversing early gains that had briefly pushed major indexes in Japan and South Korea to historic highs. The retreat came even as Wall Street celebrated fresh record closes a day earlier, highlighting a growing disconnect between investor optimism in the United States and … Read more