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Trump concludes Gulf tour with visit to the UAE

U.S. President c arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, marking the final stop of his Gulf tour, which also included visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. According to an official source, the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcomed President Trump upon his arrival at......

Ukraine-Russia peace talks resume without Putin or Zelensky

For the first time since 2022, Ukraine and Russia are set to engage in direct peace talks, although both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not be in attendance. The summit, scheduled for Thursday in Istanbul, was proposed by Putin without preconditions,......

Trump Announces Syria Sanctions Lift and $600 Billion Saudi Investment Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump began his visit to the Gulf region with a major announcement: the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria. He also secured a record-breaking $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia for American ventures. The White House revealed that part of the......

UN Aviation Body Says Russia Must Be Held Accountable for MH17 Downing

The United Nations' aviation authority has concluded that Russia is responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which resulted in the deaths of all 298 people on board. The aircraft, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was struck by a Russian-made BUK missile over the......

Rising tensions between nuclear neighbours amid deadly border clashes

Last week's deadly clashes between Pakistan and India left at least 51 people dead, according to Pakistani officials, as tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations surged dangerously close to full-scale war. A four-day exchange of missile, drone, and artillery fire only ended when U.S. President......

India and Pakistan Hold Military Talks as Fragile Truce Persists

India and Pakistan are set to hold high-level military talks following a temporary ceasefire that has brought a pause to days of intense conflict. The truce, announced late Saturday by US President Donald Trump, comes after four days of hostilities involving missiles, drones, and artillery fire that......

Trump’s Kashmir Comments Spark Backlash Amid Fragile India-Pakistan Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is facing strong backlash following his recent remarks about the ongoing conflict in Kashmir, as a tenuous ceasefire between India and Pakistan remains intact. Posting on Truth Social, Trump stated his willingness to assist both nations in resolving the dispute, saying: "I......

Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace in First Public Blessing

In his first Sunday noon blessing from Saint Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV made a heartfelt plea for global peace, calling for an end to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. From the iconic loggia, the newly elected pope declared, “No more war!” as he urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,......

Israeli Troops Killed in Rafah Explosion as Gaza Air Strikes Intensify

An explosion in Rafah, located in southern Gaza, resulted in the deaths and injuries of several Israeli soldiers from the Golani Brigade. The troops were reportedly attempting to demolish a building when the blast occurred. Israeli media has enforced a blackout on the incident, and no official government......

Blackouts and Fear: Tensions Soar Along the India–Pakistan Frontier

New Delhi, India — On the evening of May 8, panic gripped the city of Jammu in Indian-administered Kashmir when sudden blackouts and loud explosions sent residents scrambling for safety. Aqib Parray, a 24-year-old local, described scenes of fear and confusion as the sky lit up with what appeared......

China Condemns Australia over Joint Military Drills with US and Philippines in South China Sea

China’s Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized Australia after its participation in a joint military exercise with the United States and the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Chinese government accused the three countries of attempting to "create trouble." The Royal Australian......

Huthis to continue targeting Israeli ships despite US agreement

Despite a recent agreement with the United States to halt attacks on ships navigating the Red Sea and nearby waters, Yemen’s Huthi movement has clarified that Israeli vessels remain excluded from the deal. Speaking to AFP, Abdulmalik Alejri, a senior figure in the Huthi political bureau, emphasized......

Global Reactions to Indian Strikes in Pakistan Following Kashmir Attack

In response to India’s military strikes in Pakistan following a deadly attack in Kashmir, world leaders have voiced a mix of concern, calls for peace, and support for restraint. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed regret over the situation, noting that tensions had long been simmering in the......