Jerusalem, Israel — In the early hours of Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group, marking the third such attack in just two days. The interception triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem, the southern West Bank, and the Dead Sea region, alarming residents…
In a move signaling deeper diplomatic and economic engagement, China and Colombia signed a joint cooperation plan under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according to Chinese state media on Wednesday. The agreement was finalized during a high-level meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Beijing. This development marks a…
Asian markets climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by easing U.S. inflation and a temporary pause in the global trade war, sparking renewed investor optimism. The U.S. dollar, however, continued to waver as traders assessed the long-term outlook for interest rate cuts and global trade dynamics. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.1%, reflecting…
In a significant move to de-escalate one of the most disruptive global trade conflicts in recent history, the United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period, signaling a hopeful pause in a prolonged trade war that rattled international markets and strained supply chains. The breakthrough came…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during upcoming peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to negotiate an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Zelensky emphasized that only Putin holds the authority to enact a nationwide ceasefire in Russia, stating,…
In a significant escalation of tensions between the U.S. government and the academic establishment, the Trump administration announced an additional $450 million in funding cuts to Harvard University on Tuesday. The move comes just one day after Harvard’s president expressed a willingness to collaborate with the government on several critical issues. The Department of Health…
In a monumental step toward strengthening U.S.-Saudi economic and defense ties, U.S. President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia during his visit to Riyadh on Tuesday. The announcement came as Trump was warmly received with a gala welcome, kicking off his diplomatic tour of key Gulf nations. Stepping off Air…
Tensions remain high in South Asia after a deadly gunfight in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday resulted in the killing of three suspected militants by Indian security forces. The encounter was the first of its kind since a recent deadly attack on Hindu tourists pushed India and Pakistan to the brink of war. According to the…
In a major move to strengthen U.S.-Saudi relations, President Donald Trump has signed a strategic economic partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and enhancing mutual investment across key sectors. The signing took place during Trump’s high-profile visit to Riyadh, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy and economic diplomacy. The…
In a move drawing growing political backlash, the European Union has paid hundreds of millions of euros to companies owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk—despite his vocal criticism of the EU and close ties to U.S. President Donald Trump. A document reviewed by AFP revealed that the EU transferred significant funds to Musk-linked businesses for…
