Gulf Countries to Establish Security Alliance Against External Threats
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has announced sweeping new steps to strengthen collective defence, pledging to fast-track military integration, intelligence sharing, and joint...
Pakistan–Saudi Defence Pact: A Partnership of Necessity and Trust
The signing of the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence pact is not just a diplomatic milestone; it is a reaffirmation of one of the most...
Karki Vows to Address Government ‘Failures’ Behind Youth Unrest in Nepal
Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday pledged sweeping reforms to address the grievances that fueled a deadly wave of youth-led protests...
Afghanistan Removes Books by Female Authors from University Curricula
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has announced plans to remove books authored by women from university curricula, marking the latest in a series of sweeping...
Afghanistan rejects US return to Bagram airbase
Afghanistan has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for the United States military to return to the country and reclaim the Bagram...
Japan Aims for AI Independence with State-Supported Model Development
TOKYO – Japan is moving ahead with plans to develop its own domestic artificial intelligence (AI) model, drawing on Japanese data and expertise,...
Tehran Submits ‘Fair’ Offer to Prevent Return of UN Sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that Tehran has put forward a “fair and balanced” proposal to European powers in an...
China’s Investment in Cambodia Surpasses $3.4 Billion Mark
Cambodia has seen a strong influx of investment in early 2025, with fixed-asset investments rising to US\$3.4 billion in the first four months...
TikTok Deal on Horizon as Trump and Xi Seek to Ease Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are reportedly close to striking a deal that would allow TikTok to continue operating...
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Trump Opts for Phone Diplomacy in Talks with Iran Amid Deadlock
Washington: Donald Trump on Sunday indicated that peace talks between Washington and Tehran would continue — but over the phone — a day...
Araghchi Reaches Russia as US–Iran Diplomacy Stalls
Moscow: Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry...
Israel and Lebanon extend fragile ceasefire amid stalled Iran negotiations
Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, as the United States remained deadlocked in...
