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

ships begin paying as iran reports first earnings from hormuz strait tolls

Iran has announced that it has started earning revenue from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development amid rising tensions in the … Read More

No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past $100, Trump delays strikes

Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its hold over one of the world’s most critical oil routes. … Read More

f-16 deal controversy triggers resignations as peru freezes $3.5 billion defense agreement

Peru has been thrown into fresh political turbulence after a major defense deal with the United States was abruptly put on hold, sparking high-level resignations and raising concerns about the … Read More