WASHINGTON, April 19 – President Donald Trump has announced that a new round of U.S.-Iran negotiations is set to begin Monday in Pakistan, an effort that could determine whether a fragile ceasefire holds or collapses in the coming days. The talks come at a moment of heightened tension, with both nations locked in a standoff over … Read more
TEHRAN/BEIRUT, April 18 – The fragile calm in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways has unraveled once again. Iran announced on Saturday that it had reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier decision to reopen the passage, after the United States moved ahead with a sweeping blockade targeting Iranian ports. … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 18 – In a move that signals a notable shift in federal health policy, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday aimed at accelerating research and access to treatments derived from psychedelic substances. The directive focuses particularly on ibogaine, a compound that has drawn growing attention for its potential role … Read more
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, April 17 – Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international commercial shipping, offering a temporary sense of relief to global energy markets. However, uncertainty continues to shadow the move, as Tehran warned it could shut the vital waterway again if the United States maintains its naval blockade targeting Iranian … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 16 – A renewed sense of cautious optimism is emerging around efforts to bring the ongoing Iran war to an end, as diplomatic channels show signs of movement after weeks of stalled negotiations. Behind the doors, Pakistan has stepped into a critical mediating role, helping bridge gaps between key stakeholders. While recent discussions … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 15 – A fragile sense of optimism has begun to emerge around the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, as President Trump suggested that a resolution could be closer than many expected. His remarks come at a time when military pressure has intensified, particularly through a sweeping U.S. naval blockade that … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 14 – Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran may be back on track sooner than expected, even as tensions continue to escalate across key maritime routes in the Gulf. After a weekend of stalled negotiations in Islamabad, officials on both sides are now indicating that talks could resume within days, offering … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 13 – Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after the United States announced plans to impose a naval blockade targeting vessels linked to Iran, prompting Tehran to issue stern warnings of retaliation against ports across the Gulf region. The development comes at a fragile moment, with a temporary ceasefire already under strain … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 12 – The fragile diplomatic momentum between the United States and Iran unraveled over the weekend, as high-stakes negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting President Donald Trump to escalate tensions with a dramatic military warning. In a forceful statement issued Sunday, Trump declared that the U.S. Navy would begin enforcing a blockade … Read more
HOUSTON, April 11 – The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission received an emotional and celebratory welcome in Houston after completing a groundbreaking journey around the moon, marking a major milestone in modern space exploration. Their return not only symbolizes a technological achievement but also signals a renewed commitment to human spaceflight beyond Earth’s … Read more