Six months into the Hormuz crisis, Iran escalated threats surrounding the strategic waterway by announcing the blacklisting of 45 vessels for alleged violations of transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities warned that enforcement action would also target…
On Saturday China officially launched the second World Humanoid Robot Games, a five-day event in Beijing featuring robots competing in Olympic-style events. Chinese state media notably reported that during a test run, a humanoid robot named “Lightning” surpassed the 2009…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged that no Iran-controlled Palestinian state will be established in either Gaza or the West Bank during his tenure. Ahead of Israel’s upcoming election, Netanyahu targeted his political rivals in a series of posts…
The Trump administration has warned Canada that a US trade war would have a “devastating” impact on its economy, as tensions between the two long-time trading partners deepen following the collapse of negotiations. On Sunday, the Trump administration warned Canada…
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County on Saturday night after a rapidly spreading brush fire forced residents in northeastern Reno from their homes. According to state fire officials, the Hawk Fire spread to over…
According to Reuters, a U.S. judge on Friday invalidated a Trump administration policy that had halted the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 nations, ruling that the measure exceeded the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.…
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, warning British citizens against travelling to several states and parts of the country over security concerns. The latest guidance was issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)…
Amid the escalating US-Iran war, US President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a major new economic initiative targeting Iran, warning that any nation doing business with or providing assistance to the country will face severe financial consequences. This…
In a significant escalation of international economic sanctions, Donald Trump announces most crushing economic operation targeting Iran. The US President declared a campaign of full-scale economic warfare, warning foreign governments and global companies that assisting Tehran will bring direct American…
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are planning a return to the UK in a few weeks, six years after stepping back as senior working royals. According to The Telegraph, King Charles III’s youngest son and his spouse have…
Abbas Khamayar, a professor of international affairs in Tehran and former Iranian ambassador, has warned that Iran is growing impatient with the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war. Khamayar told Al Jazeera that “something…
United States District Judge Beryl Howell has granted US Attorney Jeanine Pirro an additional four days to release records connected to longstanding allegations involving President Bola Tinubu. The development was announced by US-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York L.C. in a…
Global oil prices rose to $91 per barrel on Tuesday as expectations for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict faded. Brent crude surged 1% to reach $91.76 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) similarly advanced 1%…
As diplomatic attempts between Washington and Tehran continue to stall, US President Trump has urged that Iran surrender in order to end the war with the United States. Trump stated that Iran should “put up the white flag of surrender”…
According to official statistics, an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed 2,325 lives, making it the deadliest in the country’s history. The United Nations noted that the outbreak is the fastest-growing on record, with…
