Israel and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Monday, further straining an already fragile ceasefire and raising concerns that the wider Middle East conflict could intensify despite diplomatic efforts led by the United States. Read More: Israel launches strikes in Iran after missile attack The escalation came hours after US President Donald Trump urged restraint and called on […]
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Xi Jinping visits North Korea, vows ‘invincible friendship’
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday in a rare diplomatic visit, declaring an “invincible friendship” with Pyongyang as Beijing and Pyongyang reaffirmed close ties amid shifting global alliances. Read More: Xi visit boosts Kim’s confidence amid regional tensions The visit marks Xi’s first trip abroad this year and his first visit to […]
Israel launches strikes in Iran after missile attack
Israel said it carried out airstrikes on military targets in central and western Iran early Monday, hours after Tehran launched missiles toward Israeli territory, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two regional rivals. Read More: Iranian cluster missiles challenge Israel’s Air defence systems The Israeli military announced that its air force targeted sites linked to what it described […]
Pashinyan’s party leads early Armenia election count
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party emerged as the frontrunner in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to early results released after voting concluded on Sunday. Read More: Armenian Aggression and Elections in Nagorno-Karabakh Preliminary figures from Armenia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) showed Civil Contract securing 57.14% of the vote based on ballots counted from the […]
Israel airstrikes on Beirut after renewed Hezbollah tensions
Israel carried out airstrikes on Beirut southern suburbs on Sunday, saying the attacks targeted Hezbollah command and operational sites following reported rocket fire into northern Israel. Read More: Trump calls for more ‘surgical’ strikes against Hezbollah The latest escalation comes just days after the United States, Israel and Lebanon announced a renewed ceasefire framework aimed at […]
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami alerts in Philippines
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the region and triggering evacuations in vulnerable coastal communities. Read More: Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, tsunami feared According to seismic monitoring agencies, the quake occurred near the island of Mindanao at a depth of about 10 kilometers, making […]
Gaza strike kills seven as ceasefire talks resume
At least seven Palestinians, including two women, were killed and 15 others wounded after an Israeli airstrike hit a tent encampment in central Gaza City on Saturday. Medical officials said several children were among the injured, while emergency teams rushed to assist victims at the site amid continuing violence across the territory. The Israeli military […]
Afghans revive forests through ambitious tree planting efforts
Communities across Afghanistan are increasingly embracing tree planting and forest restoration after decades of conflict-driven deforestation that severely damaged the country’s natural landscape. Local residents, environmental groups and authorities are working together to restore green spaces, improve livelihoods and strengthen resilience against climate-related challenges in both rural and urban areas. Experts estimate that Afghanistan lost […]
Trump faces growing Republican pushback ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump is encountering increasing resistance from members of his own Republican Party as lawmakers become more willing to challenge key parts of his agenda. With midterm elections approaching, several Republicans appear increasingly focused on voter concerns in their states rather than maintaining complete alignment with the White House. During the past week, […]
Xi visit boosts Kim’s confidence amid regional tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday in a visit that highlights strengthening ties between the two neighbors. The summit comes as Kim projects growing confidence, backed by an expanding nuclear arsenal, closer relations with Russia and limited interest in renewed engagement with the […]