King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress

WASHINGTON, April 28 – King Charles III used a landmark address before the United States Congress to reaffirm the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, blending historical reflection with subtle but pointed messages about global cooperation. Marking 250 years since American independence, the British monarch framed the once-divided nations as architects … Read more

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

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

King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

WASHINGTON, April 27 – King Charles III arrives in Washington at a moment layered with symbolism, history, and political tension. More than two centuries after America broke away from British rule under King George III, his descendant now steps onto U.S. soil carrying a very different responsibility, one rooted not in authority, but in diplomacy. This … Read more

Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

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

Shots fired as gunman charges at White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump unharmed

WASHINGTON, April 25 – A night intended to celebrate journalism and the principles of free expression turned into a scene of panic and confusion in Washington on Saturday, after an armed individual forced his way toward the ballroom hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. The high-profile event, attended by President Donald Trump and numerous senior … Read more

Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan without meeting US envoys amid fragile ceasefire efforts

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

Trump to send envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister Araghchi

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

Paramount secures shareholder approval for $81 billion takeover of Hollywood giant Warner Bros

April 23 – Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a massive takeover bid from Paramount, marking a pivotal moment for the global entertainment industry. The proposed deal, valued at $81 billion in equity and nearly $111 billion when debt is included, signals a dramatic shift in Hollywood’s power structure and could redefine how films, … Read more

Asian stocks retreat and oil tops $100 despite fresh records on Wall St

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

Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as US Blockade deepens crisis

TEHRAN, April 22 – Tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors escalated sharply on Wednesday after Iran opened fire on multiple commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and reportedly seized two of them. The latest developments come at a fragile moment, just one day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a … Read more