Category: World

Washington/Beijing: United States President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Friday after completing a closely watched three-day visit to China, describing the trip as “historic” and “highly successful.” However, despite six high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the visit concluded without any formal announcement of a major breakthrough agreement between the world’s two largest economies. The summit discussions were dominated by sensitive geopolitical and economic issues, including the Iran conflict, Taiwan, trade tariffs, rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence, semiconductor supply chains, and strategic investments. While Trump claimed that several…

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Washington/Islamabad: Fresh political controversy has erupted in Pakistan after a classified diplomatic cable reportedly suggested that senior American officials had expressed strong displeasure with former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government’s foreign policy stance shortly before his removal from power in 2022. The revelations, highlighted in a report by Drop Site News, have reignited long-standing allegations by Khan and his party that foreign influence played a role in the collapse of his government through a parliamentary no-confidence vote. According to the report, the diplomatic communication dated March 7, 2022,…

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Kathmandu: Nepal is preparing for a significant reform of its sexual offence laws as the government led by Balen Shah considers introducing a “Romeo and Juliet clause” aimed at distinguishing consensual teenage relationships from criminal sexual assault cases. Under the proposed amendment, consensual relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 would not automatically be treated as rape cases if the age gap between the two individuals is within three years. However, authorities have clarified that cases involving coercion, abuse, manipulation, or exploitation would continue to attract strict criminal penalties. At…

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Washington, D.C. | Nearly two years after Vice President Kamala Harris suffered a decisive defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the Democratic Party has released a detailed 192-page internal review examining the reasons behind its loss. Prepared by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, the report lays bare deep divisions within the party and highlights a growing identity crisis over leadership, messaging, and voter outreach. According to the report, despite raising enormous campaign funds and gaining early momentum after President Joe Biden exited the race, Harris failed to…

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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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