Iran War Day 85: Tehran Says Deal Still Far Away
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran as diplomatic efforts to reach a peace agreement between Iran and the United States gained momentum. Pakistani officials are playing…
US-Cuba Tensions Rise After New Military Warning
United States President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have increased pressure on Cuba by raising the possibility of military action against the island nation. Rubio told reporters…
Israel Pushes Toward War Despite US Ceasefire Pressure
Israel political leadership appears eager to resume military action against Iran, even as the United States steps back from threats of renewed bombing and continues to support a ceasefire deal.…
Iran Claims It Guided 26 Ships Through Hormuz in One Day
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it coordinated the passage of 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz within the last 24 hours, as negotiations between Washington and Tehran over…
Gaza Flotilla Activists Held by Israel Launch Hunger Strike
At least 87 people detained by Israeli forces from a Gaza–bound aid flotilla have started a hunger strike, according to the organisers of the mission. The Global Sumud Flotilla said…
Putin and Xi Talks Show Why Both Nations Need Each Other
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a two-day visit focused on talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting comes at a sensitive moment, as Moscow and Beijing…
Putin Beijing Visit Highlights China’s Growing Diplomatic Power
Russian President Vladimir Putin visit to Beijing is being watched closely, not only because of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but also because of its timing. The trip…
India Mosque Ruling Sparks New Tensions Over Religious Heritage
A court ruling in central India has turned the Kamal Maula mosque in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, into the latest flashpoint in the country’s long-running disputes over religious sites. The Madhya…
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after the virus…
Trump Leaves China Claiming Deals, but Iran and Taiwan Remain Unclear
United States President Donald Trump has ended his three-day visit to China, saying the trip produced several major trade understandings. However, little concrete progress was confirmed on sensitive issues such…