Qatar has issued a stark warning that any military escalation between the United States and Iran could trigger catastrophic consequences across the Middle East and beyond, as tensions spike over Washington’s threats of intervention in Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests, Qatar’s foreign ministry said Tuesday in Doha. Majed al-Ansari, a ministry spokesperson, emphasised that regional...
U.S. President Donald Trump took a bold stance on the escalating unrest in Iran, urging citizens to persist in their nationwide protests against the ruling regime and declaring “help is on its way” in a Truth Social message that stopped short of specifying what form that support will take. Trump wrote, “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING—TAKE...
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a bold and contentious new chapter in American foreign policy, suggesting that U.S. oversight of Venezuela could stretch on for years after the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro, according to a recent interview with The New York Times. Trump hinted that Washington’s involvement won’t be short-lived, saying, “Only time...
A severe cold wave in the United Kingdom continues to break low-temperature records night after night, with Marham in Norfolk reporting temperatures dropping to around –12.5°C. This extreme cold has significantly disrupted daily life across the UK, including transport and education systems. Officials say heavy snowfall has forced hundreds of schools to remain closed, extending...
According to reports in the Indian media, the Indian government hired a US-based lobbying firm in 2025 to help arrange and facilitate meetings between Indian diplomats and senior US officials in Washington. The lobbying firm reportedly coordinated calls and in-person engagements between the Indian diplomatic mission and the US State Department, the National Security Council,...
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has made bold remarks about the country’s military preparedness against India, claiming that Pakistan’s combat aircraft have effectively been “battle-tested” against the Indian armed forces and are receiving high demand for orders as a result. Asif stated the country’s military readiness is so robust it could reduce reliance on...
Venezuela’s government claims that a major portion of President Nicolás Maduro’s security team was killed during a US military operation that led to Maduro’s capture. According to Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino, the operation—described as a direct attack on Venezuelan sovereignty—resulted in heavy casualties among security personnel, though he did not specify exact numbers. Padrino...
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, has cancelled several Israel-related executive orders on his first day in office, reversing decisions taken by former mayor Eric Adams. The revoked directives included the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and other policy measures linked to Israel that were implemented after September 2024. The move...
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States carried out a major military operation in Venezuela, asserting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were detained and taken out of the country. In a social-media statement, Trump said the attack was “well planned” and part of US efforts to target Maduro’s government....
A deadly explosion at a busy hotel bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in southwestern Switzerland has claimed the lives of at least 40 people, Swiss police said early Thursday. The blast happened around 1:30 a.m. local time as revellers marked the New Year’s party, causing panic and chaos at the popular winter destination. Swiss...