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Trump: Iran 'No Cards' as Vance Flies to Pakistan for Talks
President Trump dismissed Iran's leverage in upcoming US-Iran peace talks, claiming Tehran has 'no cards' beyond its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, as VP JD Vance departed for the Pakistan-hosted negot
Thailand Pushes Plastic Recycling as War Disrupts Supply
Thailand's Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced urgent measures to accelerate domestic plastic recycling, citing 30-40% price hikes in virgin plastic pellets since late February driven by M
Vance Leads U.S. Delegation to Pakistan for Iran Talks
Vice President Vance traveled to Pakistan to head a U.S. delegation for the first high‑level talks with Iran since 1979, backed by Trump’s envoys, as both sides grapple with deep disagreements and thr
Israel Boots Spain From US-Led Gaza Center
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Friday he was removing Spain from the U.S.-led civil-military coordination center overseeing Gaza peacekeeping, citing Madrid's persistent criticism of the U
Starmer: Trump, Putin Actions Hit UK Energy Bills
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed frustration over the impact of the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran on UK energy bills, drawing a comparison between former President Trump and Rus
Trump's NATO Rhetoric Undermines Alliance Unity
President Trump’s recent NATO criticism, aired after a private meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte, has sparked concerns that his rhetoric could erode alliance trust and complicate U.S. commitme
Vance Heads to Pakistan for Iran Negotiations
U.S. Vice President Vance announced a delegation, guided by President Trump’s clear directives, will travel to Pakistan to begin negotiations with Iran, marking the first time the VP joins special env
Ukraine Secures Gulf Oil for Anti-Drone Support
Ukraine has secured a crucial oil lifeline from Gulf states, including fuel aid, in exchange for military support, specifically anti-drone assistance. This agreement comes as President Zelenskyy revea
Orbán Defeated, Ends 16‑Year Rule in Hungary
Viktor Orbán’s 16‑year premiership ended after a landslide loss to the centre‑right Tisza party, marking the first defeat of the EU’s longest‑serving leader in post‑communist Hungary.
Wang Yi Meets Kim Jong Un, Calls for Coordination
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, urging deeper communication and cooperation on international affairs as both nations seek to revive ties after pandem
India Concerned by Lebanon Civilian Casualties
India has expressed "deep concern" over reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon, following Israel's recent bombardment that killed over 300 people. This statement from the Indian foreign ministry co
US says 90% of Iran’s military destroyed, F‑15E down
U.S. forces have struck thousands of Iranian military sites, claiming to have destroyed most of Iran’s air defenses, navy, weapons factories and nuclear infrastructure, yet Iran still retains enough c
Harris Fuels 2028 Speculation at Sharpton Event
Kamala Harris is fueling 2028 presidential speculation after delivering a speech at a Rev. Al Sharpton-hosted event in New York, with The Hill reporting she is increasingly acting like a 'candidate in
Roger Stone Stops Trump From Firing Tulsi Gabbard
Roger Stone intervened with President Trump to stop the dismissal of intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, citing her loyalty and the political risk of a firing, a move that sparked a feud with adviser La
Cyclone Maila Hits Solomon Islands with 115 mph Winds
Cyclone Maila, the strongest recorded so far north in the Solomon Sea, unleashed 115‑mph sustained winds and 160‑mph gusts, damaging schools, clinics and homes across Western, Choiseul and Isabel prov
Xi Meets KMT Leader Cheng Li-wun, Calls for Peace
Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first high‑level encounter in over a decade and renewing calls for peaceful reunification amid ongoing
Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing
China's president Xi Jinping met Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, declaring both sides of the strait share Chinese identity and a desire for peace, marking the first such high-level
US-Iran Talks in Pakistan Face Collapse
U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet in Islamabad for the first direct talks since the war began, aiming to extend a fragile ceasefire, but deep structural barriers make a lasting deal unlikely.
North Korea Builds War Playbook from Iran, Ukraine
North Korea's recent weapons tests — including a cluster-munition ballistic missile and graphite blackout bombs — reveal a war playbook integrating battlefield lessons from Iran and Ukraine, aimed at
Israel Kills 300 in Lebanon, Netanyahu OKs Talks
Israel launched its deadliest strikes on Lebanon in the war, killing over 300 people, as Netanyahu approved direct talks with Lebanon while vowing to continue targeting Hezbollah.
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