U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American military strikes inside Iran will continue, a declaration that suggests the conflict is entering a new phase with no immediate end in sight. While the latest announcement focuses on military action, its biggest implications may be economic and geopolitical rather than tactical. Speaking after the latest escalation,…
A major diplomatic breakthrough has emerged in the Middle East after Hamas agreed in principle to a phased disarmament plan as part of a broader roadmap aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The proposal, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and developed through months of negotiations involving American, Egyptian and regional mediators, links Hamas’…
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering widespread damage, power outages and an intensive search-and-rescue operation for people trapped beneath collapsed buildings and inside a heavily damaged shopping mall. Authorities have also been investigating an explosion that occurred at the mall shortly after the quake. Emergency crews, soldiers and firefighters have…
Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia have stepped up diplomatic efforts to strengthen regional security and maritime cooperation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf nations seek to safeguard one of the world’s busiest energy shipping routes. The discussions come amid efforts to maintain stability following months of heightened tensions in the Middle East….
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today for high-level talks focused on the Middle East, as a fragile pause in direct military exchanges between the United States and Iran creates room for renewed diplomacy. The meeting comes amid ongoing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan,…
Singapore has tightened its monetary policy for the second time in three months, as rising energy costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about inflation and global supply chains. On Monday, July 27, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a slight increase in the rate of appreciation of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian forces have carried out a fresh wave of long-range drone and missile strikes targeting key Russian military and energy infrastructure, including a weapons manufacturing plant, an oil refinery and a naval warship. In his latest address on Friday, July 25, Zelensky said the operations successfully struck a military-industrial facility…
A new wave of U.S. import tariffs officially took effect on Friday, July 24, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff that had been in place since February and marking a significant shift in the Trump administration’s trade policy. The new measures impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, covering…
At least 21 people have been killed in a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, as Kyiv simultaneously intensified its long-range drone campaign against logistics facilities inside Russia, marking another sharp escalation in the ongoing war. The latest Russian strikes hit multiple regions across Ukraine, damaging civilian infrastructure and humanitarian facilities….
The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on most imports from Nigeria, citing concerns over the country’s enforcement against goods linked to forced labour. Nigeria is among 60 trading partners affected by the latest trade measures announced by the Trump administration. According to US officials, the new tariffs are part of a broader effort…
