Category: World

Tehran: As discussions over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran continue to gather momentum, Tehran is increasingly portraying the negotiations as a strategic and political success for the Islamic Republic. Iranian leaders and state-linked media outlets are presenting the emerging diplomatic process as proof that the country resisted intense military, economic and political pressure without surrendering to demands from Washington or its regional allies. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei recently shared a message on social media referencing the fall of the myth of invincibility surrounding the…

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Khartoum: Sudan is confronting a deepening public health crisis as multiple disease outbreaks spread across regions already devastated by conflict, displacement and damaged healthcare systems. Humanitarian agencies and United Nations officials warn that ongoing violence is severely hampering emergency response efforts, leaving millions at growing risk. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, health teams in West Kordofan state are responding to a suspected outbreak of acute watery diarrhea, commonly associated with cholera. More than 100 suspected infections have reportedly been recorded in the El…

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Washington: A group of Democratic lawmakers in the United States has called for a more rigorous regulatory review of a proposed media transaction involving Paramount Global, warning that the deal could significantly expand foreign influence over major American news and entertainment networks. In a letter sent to Brendan Carr, six senators led by Maria Cantwell and Ben Ray Luján urged the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a comprehensive examination of the proposal before granting approval. The lawmakers raised concerns that sovereign wealth funds linked to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates…

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Kabul: Powerful overnight storms and fierce winds have caused widespread devastation across several provinces in Afghanistan, leaving at least six people dead and 11 others injured, according to local disaster management officials. The severe weather struck parts of Kandahar, Herat, Ghor and Takhar provinces, damaging homes, farmland and essential infrastructure. Authorities said the fatalities were linked to thunderstorms, flash floods, lightning strikes and intense winds that swept through the affected regions late Thursday night. The country’s disaster management agency confirmed that at least 20 houses were completely destroyed, while 10…

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Rome/New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Italy has drawn global attention not only for its diplomatic outcomes but also for the warmth and symbolism that accompanied it. A light-hearted moment in which Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a packet of “Melody” toffees quickly went viral online, but behind the smiles and social media buzz lies a deeper strategic message shaping the future of India–Italy relations. Political observers describe the interaction as an example of “Melody Diplomacy” — a blend of cultural warmth, personal chemistry,…

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Beijing/ Washington: As diplomatic engagement between the United States and China gains momentum once again, global attention is increasingly focused on how improving ties between the world’s two largest powers could reshape international politics, trade and security dynamics. Discussions surrounding dialogue and possible understandings between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have triggered both optimism and concern across the geopolitical landscape. Many economists believe that easing tensions between Washington and Beijing could help stabilise the global economy by reducing trade disruptions, inflationary pressures and strategic uncertainty. However, several geopolitical experts also…

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Abu Dhabi/New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates have signed a series of important agreements covering energy security, defence cooperation, and infrastructure investment during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Abu Dhabi amid escalating tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over global energy supplies. Prime Minister Modi held high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Discussions covered trade, energy cooperation, regional security, investment, and long-term economic collaboration. A major highlight of the visit…

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Washington/Beijing: US President Donald Trump has indicated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States around late September as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between the world’s two largest economies. The proposed visit is being viewed as a reciprocal gesture following recent high-level discussions held in Beijing. Speaking during his official visit to China, Trump said discussions with the Chinese leadership had been constructive and positive. He thanked President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials for hosting the American delegation and described the meetings as productive,…

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Washington | The United States Air Force has intensified efforts to design a new generation of unmanned combat aircraft, following lessons learned from recent battlefield operations that exposed both the strengths and vulnerabilities of existing drone systems such as the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper. The development push is being closely watched globally, including by India, which has recently strengthened its defence cooperation with the United States through procurement of advanced MQ-9B drones for surveillance and strategic operations. Battlefield Experience Reshaping Drone Strategy US defence officials told a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee…

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Beijing/ Tehran: The growing strategic convergence between China and Iran is steadily altering the security architecture of West Asia, not through dramatic military alliances or overt intervention, but through a quieter and more calculated framework built on economics, technology, intelligence cooperation, and geopolitical alignment. While the partnership does not fundamentally overturn regional military balances, it significantly improves Iran’s ability to withstand pressure, sustain proxy conflicts, and challenge Western influence over the long term. At its core, the relationship is highly asymmetrical. Iran gains far more immediate strategic value from the…

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