On Easter Sunday morning, Pope Francis held a brief private meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican, offering a symbolic gesture of diplomacy despite their differing views on key issues. According to a statement from the Holy See, the encounter lasted only a few minutes and centered on exchanging Easter greetings. Vance,…
In what could be a sweeping shift in American foreign policy, a leaked draft executive order from the White House proposes a drastic reduction in the United States’ diplomatic presence in Africa, alongside the elimination of key State Department offices focused on climate change, democracy, and human rights. The draft order, reportedly obtained by AFP,…
Across the United States on Saturday, thousands of protesters took to the streets for a second wave of nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his increasingly hardline policies. From the heart of New York City to the front gates of the White House, the message was loud and clear: many Americans are deeply concerned…
In a significant diplomatic development, the United States and Iran have resumed indirect talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme, marking a potential thaw in a long-frozen relationship. The high-stakes discussions, brokered by Oman, began on Saturday in Rome—just a week after both sides called their initial round of talks in Muscat “constructive.” The talks kicked off…
A powerful earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday, sending tremors across parts of northern India and triggering fresh concerns over the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters. The quake was recorded at 12:17 PM IST, with its epicentre located at 36.10° North latitude and 71.20° East longitude, according to the National…
President Donald Trump has intensified his criticisms of the US Federal Reserve, suggesting he might attempt the unprecedented—removing its chair, Jerome Powell. The remarks have thrown a spotlight on a fragile yet critical principle of American governance: the independence of the central bank. Trump, no stranger to attacking institutions he sees as obstacles, has made…
In a sharp shift in diplomatic tone, President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States may withdraw from further involvement in Ukraine war negotiations if meaningful progress isn’t seen soon. The statement came Friday during a briefing at the Oval Office, echoing recent remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who warned that Washington…
In a development that could significantly alter the geopolitical dynamics of the ongoing war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday accused China of actively supplying weapons to Russia, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Kyiv and Beijing. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelensky claimed that Ukraine had obtained credible information confirming China’s…
In the heart of Sudan’s conflict-ridden Darfur region, the city of El-Fasher has become a symbol of desperation, resilience—and the terrifying uncertainty of what comes next. Over the past few days, at least 57 civilians have been killed, with hundreds more wounded or displaced, as clashes intensify between Sudan’s army and the powerful paramilitary group…
The global economy may be wobbling, but a full-blown recession isn’t part of the forecast—at least not yet. That’s the message from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who addressed reporters in Washington on Thursday ahead of the IMF and World Bank’s annual Spring Meetings. While she acknowledged that US President Donald Trump’s…
