Pilgrims warned: no visa, no haj as Putrajaya tightens compliance with Saudi regulations

Malaysia has stepped up efforts to ensure a safer and more organised haj pilgrimage, introducing a strict “No Visa, No Haj” policy in line with regulations set by Saudi Arabia. … Read More

Putin meets Araghchi in Moscow as US–Iran peace efforts hang in uncertainty

Tensions and diplomacy are moving side by side as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit … Read More

Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as peace efforts continue without US participation

Iran’s foreign minister has resumed an intense round of diplomatic visits, moving rapidly between countries as mediators work to keep fragile communication channels open between Tehran and Washington. On Sunday, … Read More

Palestinians cast ballots in first municipal elections since Gaza war, turnout reveals mixed public mood

Palestinians in the West Bank and parts of central Gaza stepped out to vote on Saturday in their first municipal elections since the outbreak of the Gaza war—an event marked … Read More

Trump praises Secret Service after shooting scare at correspondents’ dinner

A high-profile evening in Washington, D.C. took a sudden and alarming turn when a security scare disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania … Read More

Trump halts Pakistan peace mission as Iran tensions rise and Hormuz blockade tightens

In a sudden shift that underscores rising global tensions, US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned diplomatic mission to Pakistan aimed at advancing peace talks with Iran. The decision … Read More

Turkey signals openness to Hormuz mine-clearing after potential Iran–US deal

Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has indicated that Ankara may be willing to support mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz — but only if a peace agreement is reached … Read More

Iran says US looking for a ‘face-saving’ exit from deepening war crisis

Iran’s defence ministry has claimed that the United States is now searching for a “face-saving” way to step back from what it described as a complicated and escalating conflict. According … Read More

Indonesia reassures no tolls for ships in the malacca strait after global concern

Indonesia has officially clarified that it has no intention of charging tolls on vessels passing through the strategically vital Malacca Strait, calming concerns that arose earlier this week. Finance Minister … Read More